Your profile and interests
You, creator of tomorrow
Discover if this programme aligns with your ambitions and how you can develop your talent into a tomorrow's strong professional.
I am someone who
- loves diverse cultures
- is excited about facing challenges and having variety in his life
- enjoys tackling problems and coming up with solutions
- wants to build a career in international business
and is interested in
- about experiencing life in a dynamic global environment, whether that’s abroad or within Belgium’s international community
- learning more about business management, languages, and cultural exchange
I become someone who
- is more skilled at understanding different cultures and connecting with people from all backgrounds
- is getting better at communicating in fast-paced and diverse settings
- is always ready to seize new opportunities and tackle challenges
and has knowledge of
- the fundamentals of business, allowing me to work in various departments like marketing, finance, HR, and operations
- strategic thinking skills that help me solve complex business problems
- international insights and can communicate across cultures
- a foreign language of my choice
Programme
What can you expect?
Studying at Artevelde UAS means the perfect combination of theoretical knowledge and extensive hands-on experience, allowing you to develop skills for the future. With the guidance of our lectors, we prepare you for a successful career.
Discover the world of International Business Management
Do you want an international career? Then this programme is for you! At Artevelde University of Applied Sciences, we prepare you for an exciting future in international business. How? Read on to find out.
International Environment
From day one, you'll step into an intercultural learning environment. You'll study alongside international and Belgian students, often from diverse backgrounds. Your lecturers also bring a wealth of international experience.
Develop your international focus
In this English-taught bachelor's programme, you'll learn everything about international business management. The first year gives you a solid foundation in marketing, economics, management, digital skills, languages, law, accounting, and communication. Always with an international perspective!
Choose your own language
Want to brush up on your French? Or learn Chinese from scratch? The choice is yours! We offer French, Spanish, German, Chinese, and Dutch. You start at your level and develop your skills to a professional standard.
Learn by doing
Theory is important, but practice even more so. That's why you'll get hands-on experience from the start with:
- Business games
- Guest lectures
- Project weeks
- Company visits
You determine your own path
At our university, your choice is central. You not only choose your language but also your study destination and elective courses. In your final year, you decide where you study and do your internship. This way, you create a unique experience that's perfect for you!
Build your international network
At Artevelde University of Applied Sciences, you get every opportunity to make valuable connections. Through guest lectures, company visits, study trips, and internships, you build a strong international network. This will come in handy in your future career!
Start your entrepreneurial journey here
Dreaming of your own business? Artevelde University of Applied Sciences is the ideal place to start. With the help of experienced coaches and the Gentrepreneur network, you can set up your business in a safe environment. And with our special status for student entrepreneurs, you can easily combine studying and entrepreneurship.
I always looked up to successful managers who enthusiastically talked about their work. Therefore, studying International Business Management seemed the best option for me because I could learn Chinese and have the chance to spend a whole year abroad.
Quality learning
Artevelde UAS stands for quality. We continuously and systematically improve our programmes. We map our quality and use this to further optimize everything. Participation of students and independent experts is crucial in this process.
Study programme
Subjects you will take
The study programme gives you an overview of the subjects you will take during your programme. You can expand each subject to read a short description.
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Apply management models in practice and lead team discussions on topics like management roles, organizational design, planning, strategy, innovation, change, and leadership.
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4 | 1 or 2 |
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Learn about business objectives, financial markets, bank balances, and how gold, bonds, and shares change in value. Get an introduction to business financing and international financial management.
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4 | 1 or 2 |
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This course involves a hands-on project on digital marketing and online reputation management. You'll also use AI tools like Copilot to develop a digital strategy.
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4 | 1 or 2 |
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Master the fundamentals of marketing management, market analysis, developing a workable market strategy, designing and delivering value, and managing growth.
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4 | 1 or 2 |
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Develop skills for formal business communication, meetings, and source communication. Learn to present to an international audience and discover how to organize business meetings effectively.
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4 | 1 or 2 |
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Focus on the basics of international accounting rules and gain insight into financial reports like balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
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4 | 1 or 2 |
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This course covers the basics of law, particularly Belgian constitutional law, EU law, and international treaties with the Council of Europe and the United Nations.
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4 | 1 or 2 |
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Work with data validation and advanced functions like logical and search operations. Explore data analysis, filters, data tables, graphs, and learn to visualize data effectively.
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4 | 1 or 2 |
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Explore relationships with logistics service providers, procurement, production and storage management, and material handling, including technology.
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4 | 1 or 2 |
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Learn about cultural dimensions, culture shock, non-verbal and verbal communication in international business, etiquette for multicultural teamwork, diversity, and inclusion.
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4 | 1 or 2 |
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Dive into economics, supply and demand, and decisions by consumers and producers. Cover market forces, national output and income, unemployment, inflation, government debt, and the balance of payments.
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4 | 1 or 2 |
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In this course, learn how to analyze information as a manager to make good business decisions. Dive into topics like management accounting, break-even analysis, cost calculations, and pricing.
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4 | 1 or 2 |
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Work in a hackathon environment, developing creativity, innovation, customer focus, and intercultural sensitivity. Learn to develop value propositions, think systemically, engage stakeholders, and map out a business model.
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3 | 1 or 2 |
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French 1
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5 | 1 or 2 | |
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French 3
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5 | 1 or 2 | |
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German 1
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5 | 1 or 2 | |
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Spanish 1
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5 | 1 or 2 | |
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Chinese 1
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5 | 1 or 2 | |
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Dutch 1
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5 | 1 or 2 | |
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These workshops focus on your professional development, equipping you with essential 21st-century skills for the modern workplace.
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4 | 1 or 2 |
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This course covers digital transformation and how companies use technology to adapt to market trends. Discover why it's important to make decisions based on data and how to protect that data. Develop strong ideas and learn creative solutions using design thinking.
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12 | 3 or 4 |
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Learn the principles and strategies of sustainable business management. Develop skills to think creatively and innovatively to create solutions and implement them in practice, focusing on sustainability in companies, quality, CSR, and supply chains. Apply all the theory directly through a business game and a network activity.
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12 | 3 or 4 |
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Study how companies operate in an international context by focusing on internal and external analysis. Conduct market research and discover how to enter new markets. Develop skills in risk and financial analysis to make business decisions.
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12 | 3 or 4 |
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Learn how to be a guiding force and how to manage change in an organization. Dive deeper into topics like recruitment, onboarding, and retention. Develop communication skills for intercultural leadership.
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12 | 3 or 4 |
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A practical toolkit for the modern business landscape. Master the skills to clean data, automate workflows, and engineer prompts in a global context.
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4 | 3 or 4 |
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Learn about financial markets, portfolio building, valuing listed companies, international bonds and equity markets, alternative investments, and emerging markets and investment opportunities.
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4 | 3 or 4 |
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This course teaches you how to create a digital marketing plan, choose the right channels, build a customer journey plan, and optimize a website.
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4 | 3 or 4 |
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Discover why people make irrational decisions: choosing the expensive option, spending too much with credit cards, choosing direct payments. Learn how nudges drive behavior and why classical models fail. Explore applications in marketing, sustainability, HR, and finance. Understand what truly drives economic behavior.
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4 | 3 or 4 |
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Master sales qualification, consultative selling, negotiation, and closing techniques. Work with business developers who have proven value propositions. Discover key account management, CRM tools, and data-driven strategies. Build sales skills for business development and strategic client relationships.
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4 | 3 or 4 |
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Start-up Fundamentals is a hands-on course that gives you insight into what it takes to start a business. Through applied sessions on topics such as marketing, finance, partnerships, sales, HR, ... You build a concrete toolkit to launch your own business or step into an existing company. The course focuses on operational know-how, translating theory into practical business reality.
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4 | 3 or 4 |
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Learn a new language or improve your skills. Ideal for preparing for study abroad, expanding career opportunities, and deepening cultural understanding. Broaden your horizon and develop essential global communication skills for personal and professional growth.
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4 | 3 or 4 |
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Choose a minor from the full range offered by Artevelde University of Applied Sciences and Ghent University that aligns with your interests and is relevant to your future career.
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4 | 3 or 4 |
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French 2
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5 | 3 or 4 | |
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French 4
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5 | 3 or 4 | |
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German 2
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5 | 3 or 4 | |
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Spanish 2
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5 | 3 or 4 | |
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Chinese 2
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5 | 3 or 4 | |
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Dutch 2
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5 | 3 or 4 | |
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These workshops teach you how to develop yourself professionally, make choices, and prepare for studying abroad or in another country. Work on skills for internships and your future career.
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3 | 3 and 4 |
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Choose a study program that aligns with your interests and talents and go to one of our partner institutions abroad.
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30 | 5 |
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Choose a study program that aligns with your interests and talents and choose multiple courses focused on international business management.
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30 | 5 |
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Research a specific global problem, analyze the causes and consequences, and provide results to map out sustainable solutions. Develop skills like critical thinking and research to work effectively in an international context.
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13 | 5 |
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Discover your entrepreneurial talents and solve real problems through design thinking and business models. Work together in international teams, receive coaching, and apply your knowledge in practice. This prepares you for a future as an entrepreneur.
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13 | 5 |
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Gain insight into how diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) impact the workplace while you advise a company on a specific DEI challenge. Develop leadership skills and create a safe and inclusive environment so that employees can perform optimally.
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13 | 5 |
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A practical toolkit for the modern business landscape. Master the skills to clean data, automate workflows, and engineer prompts in a global context.
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4 | 5 or 6 |
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Get to know the financial markets, portfolio building, valuing listed companies, international bonds and equity markets, alternative investments, and emerging markets and investment opportunities.
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4 | 5 or 6 |
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This course teaches you how to create a digital marketing plan, choose the right channels, build a customer journey plan, and optimize a website.
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4 | 5 or 6 |
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Discover why people make irrational decisions: choosing the expensive option, spending too much with credit cards, choosing direct payments. Learn how nudges drive behavior and why classical models fail. Understand what truly drives economic behavior.
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4 | 5 or 6 |
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Master sales qualification, consultative selling, negotiation, and closing techniques. Work with business developers who have proven value propositions. Discover key account management, CRM tools, and data-driven strategies. Build sales skills for business development and strategic client relationships.
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4 | 5 or 6 |
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Start-up Fundamentals is a hands-on course that gives you insight into what it takes to start a business. Through applied sessions on topics such as marketing, finance, partnerships, sales, HR, ... You build a concrete toolkit to launch your own business or step into an existing company. The course focuses on operational know-how, translating theory into practical business reality.
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4 | 5 or 6 |
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Learn a new language or improve your skills. Ideal for preparing for study abroad, expanding career opportunities, and deepening cultural understanding. Broaden your horizon and develop essential global communication skills for personal and professional growth.
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4 | 5 or 6 |
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Choose a minor from the full range offered by Artevelde University of Applied Sciences and Ghent University that aligns with your interests and is relevant to your future career.
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4 | 5 or 6 |
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Time for your graduation internship! This can be abroad or in Belgium with an organization or company closely related to your interest area. Discover what knowledge, skills, and attitudes are important in a professional environment.
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22 | 6 |
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As a bachelor student, complete an independent research project. Work individually or collaborate in a small group, provided everyone works on their own research topic.
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8 | 6 |
Learning environment
Student life on campus
Everything you need can be found right here in our campuses. You can take part in events, study in a media library or relax in the relaxation room.
Study tracks
Explore your options
At Artevelde UAS, you'll find plenty of options for your study pathway. Explore your possibilities and choose which study track fits you the most.
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Standard track
Contact trackYou will usually come to campus during the day to attend classes.
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Tailored track
Short trackDo you already have relevant work experience or a diploma? You can complete this program faster through an accelerated track. We'll explore your options together.
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Track with exemptions
Reduced trackAre you eligible for exemptions? Then your program will be reduced. If you have several exemptions, your program may even be shorter.
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Start in February
FebruarytrackWhether you want to change programs, have already worked for a while, have a diploma, are done with the exam board, or are simply a late decider: you can also start in February.
Jobs
Your ticket to an exciting career
A degree from Artevelde UAS leads to an exciting job in various sectors. Discover which jobs await you.
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Business development manager
You create growth opportunities for the company, often internationally.
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Export manager
You coordinate all export activities of a company.
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International account manager
You build strong relationships with international clients.
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International marketing manager
You develop marketing strategies for international markets.
Studying and living in Ghent
Your international student life
Everything you need to know about accommodation, daily life, and settling into your new home in Belgium's vibrant student city.
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Student life in Ghent
Student societies, culture, sport and work in a vibrant city.
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Housing
Everything you need to know about student housing.
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Transport
All our campuses are easily accessible by bicycle and public transport.
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Visa and registration
Useful information to help you prepare to join Artevelde UAS, such as student visa and insurance.
Guidance
How we can support you
Your success is our priority. That's why we offer personalised guidance, comprehensive student support, and clear information about costs and financial options.
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Tailor-made guidance
Information about a specific needs status, accommodations, specific needs support, language support and study track counselling.
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Student Services
Whether you need financial support to pay for your studies, psychological or medical assistance, or have questions about renting a room in Ghent, you can always come to us.
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Tuition fee and financial support
In addition to your registration fee, you have to consider costs for your courses, your laptop, and the rent of your room. Not every student can afford it all just like that. We collect all the various ways to pay for your studies.
Our strengths
Why study at Artevelde UAS?
At Artevelde UAS, we're committed to delivering high-quality, innovative and inclusive education. Our dedicated experts will help you unlock your full potential. That's what makes us a warm and welcoming university of applied sciences.
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International network
Our partnerships with universities worldwide enable valuable exchanges for students, lecturers and researchers. Through our active participation in international networks and education fairs, we continuously expand our global connections and strengthen our institutional presence.
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Programme options
Choose from our three-year international bachelor programmes, one-year advanced programmes, or join our Dutch-taught programmes if you speak the language. Whatever your goals, we have options that fit your ambitions.
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A window to the world
We train global citizens by encouraging international internships, bootcamps and exchange programmes. Belgium's position as home to the EU, NATO, multinationals and major ports provides exceptional opportunities in our diverse society.
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Future proof
Digital education is our priority. We use innovative online platforms and cutting-edge infrastructure: video classes, augmented reality, modern media labs and high-tech simulation equipment. Our campuses are ready for tomorrow's challenges.
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Entrepreneurship and innovation
Turn your ideas into reality through our Idea Factory, which brings together students from different programmes. We support you with creativity sessions, project supervision and a diverse network, plus connections to Gentrepreneur for all young entrepreneurs in Ghent.
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Tailor-made guidance
We create an optimal learning environment with personalized coaching and study counselling tuned to your needs. Whether you need specific accommodations, language support or extra guidance, we're here to help you succeed.
Frequently asked questions
More information
Got questions about the programme? You're not alone. We've compiled the most frequently asked questions and answers to help you out.
Contact
Ask your question
Whatever questions you have, our track managers, diversity coaches, study choice counsellors, student services staff and other support team members are here to help.
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Karel Cappelle
Student Community Coach
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Tania Van Den Bergh
Diversity coach
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Ann-Marie Van Noten
Stuvo staff member
Downloads and links
Documents & info
Find all essential documents here: a sample timetable, brochure, academic calendar and more info about this programme.
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Brochure (download)
Get the digital programme brochure sent straight to your inbox.
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Sample timetable
Have a look at an example of how your timetable might look like.
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Academic calendar
All important dates at a glance: start of the academic year, exams and holidays.
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ECTS course descriptions
The ECTS course descriptions provide details on content, learning outcomes, credits and evaluations.
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Study materials
Come to an information day and explore all the course materials for this programme.
Practical information and updates
Stay informed about our open days, info sessions and other activities that help you with your study choice.
Enrolment
Your adventure starts here
Enrolment is completely online. We'll guide you through the process step by step so you can start your programme without any hassle.
