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Ghent University English Requirements

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Belgium

Ghent University (Universiteit Gent) is a public research university founded in 1817 in Ghent, Belgium. It is one of Belgium's largest universities, offering over 200 programs across 11 faculties, and is known for its strong research output in sciences, engineering, and humanities. The primary language of instruction is Dutch, but the university offers numerous English-taught master's and international joint programs.

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

Ghent University accepts Cambridge English, IELTS Academic, Oxford ELLT, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, and Trinity ISE for international admission.

Graduate requirements

The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.

Duolingo English TestUnknown
TOEFL iBTNo published minimum
IELTS AcademicUnknown
PTE Academic59
Cambridge EnglishNo published minimum
Oxford ELLT111
Trinity ISE80

Sources: ugent.be/prospect/en/administration/applicati…

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Requirements are read from Ghent University's own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.