About us
Ghent University Association (also referred to as AUGent) is the framework for the cooperation between four excellent institutions for higher education in East- and West-Flanders: Ghent University, University College Ghent, Artevelde University College Ghent and University College West Flanders.
Together, the member institutions aim for joint added value. In total, they have about 67.500 students and 12.500 employees.
Diversity
The AUGent wants to be an example and an inspiration in the field of diversity. after all, every person is unique. The AUGent recognizes, values and utilizes these differences. Therefore, the AUGent coordinates the Role Model Program and is also actively involved in the Support Center Inclusive Higher Education.
Education
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FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
Admission testRelevant practical experience (EVC)Admission test graduates (HBO5)
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VOOR STUDENTEN
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VOOR DOCENTEN
Teacher Education
Would you like to teach in secondary education or as a part-time arts teacher, and are you looking for an appropriate teacher training program? Here you will find an overview of the various programmes to become a teacher. The AUGent institutions have you covered to get you ready to be a successful teacher. Welcome to the exciting world of education!
Research
Association research
Een associatieonderzoeksplatform verenigt onderzoekers uit de academische en professionele bacheloropleidingen die actief zijn in een gemeenschappelijk thematisch afgebakend onderzoeksgebied. Hier vindt u meer informatie over de associatieonderzoeksplatformen.
General Research and Collaboration Agreement
The General Research and Cooperation Regulations can be found here.
Industrial research fund (IOF).
The Industrial Research Fund (IOF) builds a bridge between strategic basic research at the member institutions of Ghent University Association, technological innovation and industrial collaboration.
Science communication
The AUGent Science Communication Team manages, stimulates and supports initiatives around science communication at the four member institutions. The Science Communication Team pursues a dynamic policy in order to fit the changing needs of its different target groups, the characteristic traits and expertise of the member institutions, and the guidelines set out by the Flemish Government.
Student sport
Sports and movement
AUGent offers high-quality and easily accessible sports and movement activities for students. All students of the member institutions can participate at the same price.
Top-class sport
The AUGent pursues a top sport friendly policy. The recognition requirements
Student policy
The Ghent Association Student Council (GASt) is the student representation at the Ghent University Association. Within the association you can find the student councils of Ghent University, HOGENT, Arteveldehogeschool and Howest. In addition to sharing good practices, we are also working on some concrete cases such as the realization of the files of the Flemish Association of Students at the Ghent level.