Ghent University Best Programs & Majors 2026

Ghent University Best Programs & Majors for International Students 2026

Ghent University's strongest programs and what each is genuinely known for — beyond marketing copy. With BrightKey's view on which serves international students best.

The best and most popular majors at Ghent University include Veterinary Medicine, Bioscience Engineering (Bioengineering), Biotechnology / Molecular Biology (VIB-linked) — below, what each is genuinely known for, its career outcomes, and which international students it suits best.

Best & most popular majors

Veterinary Medicine

A QS by-subject top-10 strength and one of continental Europe's leading veterinary schools, with full clinical facilities.

Bioscience Engineering (Bioengineering)

Flagship faculty bridging biology, chemistry and engineering — agriculture, food, environment and biotech.

Biotechnology / Molecular Biology (VIB-linked)

Research master's and PhD tracks tightly coupled to VIB (Flanders Institute for Biotechnology) labs in Ghent.

Life Sciences & Biomedical Sciences

THE Life Sciences ~#49 globally; broad strength across biomedical and biological research.

Plant and Food Science

Internationally ranked agriculture/plant-science research, including crop, food technology and sustainability work.

Psychology

THE by-subject ~#42 — one of UGent's strongest social-science fields, research-intensive.

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Common questions

What are the best and most popular majors at Ghent University?

Veterinary Medicine: A QS by-subject top-10 strength and one of continental Europe's leading veterinary schools, with full clinical facilities. Bioscience Engineering (Bioengineering): Flagship faculty bridging biology, chemistry and engineering — agriculture, food, environment and biotech. Biotechnology / Molecular Biology (VIB-linked): Research master's and PhD tracks tightly coupled to VIB (Flanders Institute for Biotechnology) labs in Ghent. Life Sciences & Biomedical Sciences: THE Life Sciences ~#49 globally; broad strength across biomedical and biological research. Plant and Food Science: Internationally ranked agriculture/plant-science research, including crop, food technology and sustainability work.

What kind of student fits Ghent University?

Master's/PhD students in life sciences, bioengineering, plant/food science or biotechnology Aspiring veterinarians seeking a top-10 by-subject European programme EU/EEA students wanting a top research university at very low tuition