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Studying at HOGENT as an exchange student is an adventure full of new experiences, challenges and growth opportunities. Marta Santander Baños, Martyna Wyrwa and Amarens de Jong share their views and experiences on their Erasmus trip to the vibrant city of Ghent.
Marta Santander Baños (Spain).
"I was amazed by the HOGENT campus. It's really modern and has everything you need, like a library and even a gym."
Martyna Wyrwa (Poland).
"HOGENT made me like studying. I enjoyed the hands-on teaching style and approachability of teachers."
Amarens de Jong (The Netherlands).
"For anyone thinking about doing Erasmus: just do it! You’ll make many unforgettable memories."
U!REKA.
HOGENT is full partner of the U!REKA European University, an alliance acknowledged and funded by the European Commission.
Through long-term structural cooperation, the U!REKA European University aims to integrate the education and research of its partners into a European university with a specific focus: contributing to a sustainable, humane, inclusive and future-proof transition to climate-neutral and smart cities.
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HOGENT is internationally geared while maintaining a strong regional connection within the urban context of Ghent. We systematically seek collaboration and cocreation with partners from business, industry and government on a regional, national and international level.
External Partners.
HOGENT is internationally geared while maintaining a strong regional connection within the urban context of Ghent. We systematically seek collaboration and cocreation with partners from business, industry and government on a regional, national and international level.
HOGENT is a major player in the field of applied research and research in the arts. We aim to conduct research that is closely connected to our teaching, addresses contemporary societal challenges, favours interdisciplinary collaboration and strives for maximal impact.
Our researchers systematically seek collaboration and cocreation with citizens and with professional partners from business, industry and government on a regional, national and international level. Thus, our research develops our students’ critical thinking, information and research skills, contributes to the ongoing professionalization of our lecturers and makes HOGENT an invaluable innovation partner for the professional field.
HOGENT strives to excel in education, research, service provision and practice of the arts. Through the expertise of its staff and graduates and the valorisation of its research, HOGENT is making a valuable contribution to a critical, creative and open society.
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Erasmus Policy Statement