University College Ghent (), commonly known as HoGent, is the largest university college in Flanders, with three faculties, one School of Arts and over 17,000 students as of 2022. Its establishment in 1995 is the outcome of two successful mergers that involved sixteen Belgian institutions of higher education. Many had been influential leaders in higher education for several decades. The current faculties are spread over the city center of Ghent and Aalst. Organisation Ghent University of Applied Sciences and Arts is one of the 17 university colleges in Flanders. It was founded in 1995 when thirteen institutes of higher education merged. In 2001, a second merger took place to form Ghent University of Applied Sciences and Arts as we know it today. In 2003, Ghent University of Applied Sciences and Arts became part of the Ghent University Association, a cooperative body of universities and university colleges. The governing bodies of Ghent University of Applied Sciences and Arts are the Board of Governors, the President, the Executive Board, the Principal, the Deans and the Faculty Councils. Faculties Ghent University of Applied Sciences and Arts consists of three faculties and one School of Arts. Each of these entities is led by a dean, who is responsible for the day-to-day management of his or her faculty. Education, Health & Social Work Science & Technology Business & Information Management School of Arts Campus Ghent University of Applied Sciences and Arts is a modern urban university college located throughout the city of Ghent. There are also campuses in the neighbouring cities of Aalst and Melle. Student facilities and services Student facilities include libraries, concert halls, learning centres, research and study centres, a 3,000 m² sports centre and much more. Additionally, Ghent University of Applied Sciences and Arts offers its students a complete range of student services, from housing and catering to student jobs, cultural events and medical assistance. All these services are centrally organized by the Office for Student Services and Student Life. Study programmes Ghent University of Applied Sciences and Arts offers a wide range of bachelor and master programmes in the following fields of study: Applied Engineering & Technology Applied Linguistics Architecture Audio-Visual & Visual Arts Biotechnology Business Administration Education Health Care Music & Performing Arts Social & Community Work Some of the study programmes are taught exclusively in English. These programmes are specifically organized for foreign exchange students, but they are also