Howest University of Applied Sciences

Industry-driven education and future-proof skills

Howest University of Applied Sciences is known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education and research, and its close collaboration with industry, business and the social profit sector.

Howest is a member of Ghent University Association and is fully accredited by NVAO, the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation.

Howest campuses are located in the historical cities of Bruges and Kortrijk in Belgium. We offer 3 English-taught Bachelors with a strong practical focus. Field-driven assignments, on-the-job training and internships are the key components of each programme. That is how we meet the changing needs of today’s society and arm our students with future-proof skills.

Renowned tech programs

Howest is renowned for its Tech, Design and Arts programmes, such as Cybersecurity, Digital Design and Development and Digital Arts and Entertainment

• According to The Princeton Review® Howest University of Applied Sciences is one of the top undergraduate schools at which you can study game design.
• With its Bachelor programme in Digital Arts and Entertainment (DAE), Howest ranked #21 on the undergraduate programmes list for 2020.
• Howest and DAE programme also got the first place in The Rookies Award as Best Game Design and Development School in the world in 2017 and 2018, and the fifth place in 2019.

Innovating and state-of-the-art!

Over the years, Howest has built a solid reputation in application-oriented scientific research, services and education, partnering with universities and work-field organisations in Belgium, Europe, and all over the world. Almost all of our research projects are either demand-driven or in close collaboration with enterprises. They are organised around topnotch, highly skilled and innovative research teams.

Kortrijk city

Kortrijk is one of the hotspots of Flemish history, which now became a creative and entrepreneurial hub with a global outlook. Kortrijk is the city of innovation, creation and design, and that is why it was awarded the membership of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. Kortrijk is easily accessible from many major cities. Within a few of hours by train or car you can be in Paris, London, Amsterdam, Cologne or Luxembourg.

Bruges city

Bruges is an inspiring city that will capture your heart. Retaining the mysteries of the Middle Ages and unashamedly exuberant, Bruges has been an international metropolis for centuries. Nowadays it is a Unesco World Heritage City, which became especially popular after the movie “In Bruges”. Bruges is easily accessible from many major cities. Within a few of hours by train or car you can be in Paris, London, Amsterdam, Cologne or Luxembourg.