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{{short description|Dutch-speaking university in Belgium}} {{short description|Dutch-speaking university in Belgium}}
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{{Infobox university {{Infobox university
|name =Ghent University |name = Ghent University
|native_name =Universiteit Gent |native_name = Universiteit Gent
|latin_name =Academia Gandavensis |latin_name = Academia Gandavensis
|image_name =Braemtzegel.png |image_name = Braemtzegel.png
| caption = Seal of Ghent University |caption = Seal of Ghent University
|motto =''Sapere Aude'' (]) |motto = ''Sapere Aude'' (])
|mottoeng =Dare to Think/Durf Denken |mottoeng = Dare to Think/''Durf Denken''
|established ={{start date and age|1817}} |established = {{start date and age|1817}}
|affiliations =]<br>]<br>]<br>] |affiliations = ]<br />]<br />]<br />]
|type =] |type = ]
|city ={{flagicon|Belgium}} ] |city = {{flagicon|Belgium}} ]
|country =] |country = ]
|students =+44,000 |students = +44,000
|administrative_staff =9,000 |administrative_staff = 9,000
|rector =Rik Van de Walle |rector = Rik Van de Walle
|former_names =State University of Ghent |former_names = State University of Ghent
|website ={{URL|http://www.ugent.be}} |website = {{URL|http://www.ugent.be}}
| colours = UGent corporate blue & White <ref> – website of the UGent</ref><br>{{color box|#1E64C8}} {{color box|#FFFFFF}} |colours = UGent corporate blue & white <ref> – website of the UGent</ref><br />{{color box|#1E64C8}} {{color box|#FFFFFF}}
|logo =Ghent University logo.svg |logo = Ghent University logo.svg
|logo_size = 150px |logo_size = 150px
|campus=University town}} |campus = University town
}}
'''Ghent University''' ({{lang-nl|Universiteit Gent}}, abbreviated as '''UGent''') is a ] ] located in ], ]. '''Ghent University''' ({{lang-nl|Universiteit Gent}}, abbreviated as '''UGent''') is a ] ] located in ], ].


Established before the state of Belgium itself, the university was founded by the ] ] in 1817, when the region was incorporated into the ] after the fall of ]. In that same year, he founded two other universities for the southern provinces as well, alongside the University of Ghent: ] and ]. Established before the state of Belgium itself, the university was founded by the ] ] in 1817, when the region was incorporated into the ] after the fall of ]. In that same year, he founded two other universities for the southern provinces as well, alongside Ghent University: ] and ].


After the ] of 1830, the newly formed Belgian state began to administer Ghent University. In 1930, UGent became the first ]-speaking university in Belgium. Previously, ] (and, even earlier, Latin) had been the standard academic language in what was '''''Université de Gand'''''. In 1991, it was granted major autonomy and changed its name accordingly from ''State University of Ghent'' ({{lang-nl|Rijksuniversiteit Gent}}, abbreviated as ''RUG'') to its current designation. After the ] of 1830, the newly formed Belgian state began to administer Ghent University. In 1930, UGent became the first ]-speaking university in Belgium. Previously, ] (and, even earlier, Latin) had been the standard academic language in what was '''''Université de Gand'''''. In 1991, it was granted major autonomy and changed its name accordingly from ''State University of Ghent'' ({{lang-nl|Rijksuniversiteit Gent}}, abbreviated as ''RUG'') to its current designation.


Located in ], Ghent is one of the largest Belgian universities, consisting of 44,000 students and 9,000 staff members. The University also supports the ] (including the famous ]) and the ], which is one of the biggest hospitals in Belgium. It is one of the greatest beneficiaries of funding from the ]. Located in ], Ghent is one of the largest Belgian universities, consisting of 44,000 students and 9,000 staff members. The university also supports the ] (including the famous ]) and the ], which is one of the biggest hospitals in Belgium. It is one of the greatest beneficiaries of funding from the ].


An avowedly research-driven and socially minded university, UGent consistently rates among the top 100 universities in the world.<ref>{{Cite web|title=UGent Mission Statement|url=https://www.ugent.be/en/ghentuniv/principles/mission.htm}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Recent rankings overview|url=https://www.ugent.be/en/ghentuniv/principles/rankings.htm}}</ref> An avowedly research-driven and socially minded university, UGent consistently rates among the top 100 universities in the world.<ref>{{Cite web|title=UGent Mission Statement|url=https://www.ugent.be/en/ghentuniv/principles/mission.htm}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Recent rankings overview|url=https://www.ugent.be/en/ghentuniv/principles/rankings.htm}}</ref>
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=== Foundation, in the 19th century === === Foundation, in the 19th century ===
The university in Ghent was opened on October 9, 1817, with JC van Rotterdam serving as the first ]. The university was founded by ] as part of a policy to stem the intellectual and academic lag in the southern part of the ], later to become Belgium.{{citation needed|date=October 2019}} The original four faculties consisted of Humanities (Letters), Law, Medicine, and Science, with the language of instruction being ]. In the first year, it had 190 students and 16 professors. In 1882, Sidonie Verhelst became the first female student at the university.{{citation needed|date=October 2019}} The university in Ghent was opened on 9 October 1817, with JC van Rotterdam serving as the first ]. The university was founded by ] as part of a policy to stem the intellectual and academic lag in the southern part of the ], later to become Belgium.{{citation needed|date=October 2019}} The original four faculties consisted of Humanities (Letters), Law, Medicine, and Science, with the language of instruction being ]. In the first year, it had 190 students and 16 professors. In 1882, Sidonie Verhelst became the first female student at the university.{{citation needed|date=October 2019}}
] (1890)]] ] (1890)]]
After peaking at a student population of 414, the number of students declined quickly following the ]. At this time, the Faculties of Humanities and Science were broken from the university, but they were restored five years later, in 1835. At this time, French also became the language of instruction, taking the place of Latin. However, in 1903 the Flemish politician ] would lead a successful campaign to begin instruction in ], and the first courses were begun in 1906.{{citation needed|date=October 2019}} After peaking at a student population of 414, the number of students declined quickly following the ]. At this time, the faculties of humanities and science were broken from the university, but they were restored five years later, in 1835. At this time, French also became the language of instruction, taking the place of Latin. However, in 1903 the Flemish politician ] would lead a successful campaign to begin instruction in ], and the first courses were begun in 1906.{{citation needed|date=October 2019}}


Ghent University played a role in the foundation of modern organic chemistry. Friedrich ] (7 September 1829 – 13 July 1896) unraveled the structure of benzene at Ghent and ] (Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Adolf von Baeyer), a student of ], made contributions to organic chemistry.{{citation needed|date=October 2019}} Ghent University played a role in the foundation of modern organic chemistry. Friedrich ] (7 September 1829 – 13 July 1896) unraveled the structure of benzene at Ghent and ] (Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Adolf von Baeyer), a student of ], made contributions to organic chemistry.{{citation needed|date=October 2019}}
] ]


=== Developments since the 20th century === === Developments since the 20th century ===
During ], the occupying German administration conducted '']'' and turned Ghent University into the first Dutch-speaking university in Belgium. A Flemish Institute (''Vlaemsche Hoogeschool''), commonly known as ], was founded in 1916 but was disestablished after the war and French language was fully reinstated. In 1923, Cabinet Minister ] put forward a motion to definitively establish the university as a Dutch-speaking university, and this was realized in 1930. ] served as the first rector of a Dutch-language university in Belgium.<ref>, '']'', April 28, 1923</ref>] "Société Académique d'Histoire" (1910)|alt=]]In the ], the German administration of the university attempted to create a German orientation, removing faculty members and installing loyal activists. During ], the occupying German administration conducted '']'' and turned Ghent University into the first Dutch-speaking university in Belgium. A Flemish Institute (''Vlaemsche Hoogeschool''), commonly known as ], was founded in 1916 but was disestablished after the war and French language was fully reinstated. In 1923, Cabinet Minister ] put forward a motion to definitively establish the university as a Dutch-speaking university, and this was realized in 1930. ] served as the first rector of a Dutch-language university in Belgium.<ref>, '']'', 28 April 1923</ref>] "Société Académique d'Histoire" (1910)|alt=]]In the ], the German administration of the university attempted to create a German orientation, removing faculty members and installing loyal activists.
After the war, the university became a much larger institution, following government policy of democratizing higher education in Flanders during the 1950s and 1960s. By 1953, there were more than 3,000 students, and by 1969 more than 11,500. The number of faculties increased to eleven, starting with Applied Sciences in 1957. It was followed by Economics and Veterinary Medicine in 1968, Psychology and Pedagogy, as well as Bioengineering, in 1969, and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The faculty of Politics and Social Sciences is the most recent addition, in 1992. In the 1960s to 1980s, there were several ] at Ghent University, notably around the ] site, which houses the Faculty of Arts & Philosophy.<ref>{{cite web After the war, the university became a much larger institution, following government policy of democratizing higher education in Flanders during the 1950s and 1960s. By 1953, there were more than 3,000 students, and by 1969 more than 11,500. The number of faculties increased to eleven, starting with Applied Sciences in 1957. It was followed by Economics and Veterinary Medicine in 1968, Psychology and Pedagogy, as well as Bioengineering, in 1969, and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The faculty of Politics and Social Sciences is the most recent addition, in 1992. In the 1960s to 1980s, there were several ] at Ghent University, notably around the ] site, which houses the Faculty of Arts & Philosophy.<ref>{{cite web
| first = Fien | first = Fien
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| publisher = UGent Memorie | publisher = UGent Memorie
| url = http://www.ugentmemorie.be/artikel/haard-van-verzet | url = http://www.ugentmemorie.be/artikel/haard-van-verzet
| access-date = January 10, 2012|language=nl}}</ref> The severest demonstrations took place in 1969 in the wake of ]. | access-date = 10 January 2012|language=nl}}</ref> The severest demonstrations took place in 1969 in the wake of ].


In 1991, the university officially changed its name from ''Rijksuniversiteit Gent'' (RUG) to ''Universiteit Gent'' (UGent), following an increased grant of autonomy by the government of the ]. In 1991, the university officially changed its name from ''Rijksuniversiteit Gent'' (RUG) to ''Universiteit Gent'' (UGent), following an increased grant of autonomy by the government of the ].


[[File:Ugent 675.jpg|center|thumb|800x800px|The University in the City: panorama of Ghent illustrating the presence of the University<br> [[File:Ugent 675.jpg|center|thumb|800x800px|The university in the city: panorama of Ghent illustrating the presence of the university<br />
'''1''' Ufo – University forum / '''2''' Economics and Business Administration / '''3''' De Brug - University cafeteria / '''4''' ] – University Library / '''5''' Ledeganck – Exact Sciences and Botanical Garden / '''6''' Blandijn – Humanities / '''7''' Plateau & Rozier – Applied Sciences / '''8''' ] Armand Pien / '''9''' Therminal – ] Building / '''10''' UZ – Medicine & Health Sciences / '''11''' Home Boudewijn]] '''1''' Ufo – university forum / '''2''' Economics and Business Administration / '''3''' De Brug - university cafeteria / '''4''' ] – university library / '''5''' Ledeganck – Exact Sciences and Botanical Garden / '''6''' Blandijn – Humanities / '''7''' Plateau & Rozier – Applied Sciences / '''8''' ] Armand Pien / '''9''' Therminal – ] Building / '''10''' UZ – Medicine & Health Sciences / '''11''' Home Boudewijn]]


== Academic Profile == == Academic profile ==
] ]


=== Organisation and structure === === Organisation and structure ===
Ghent University consists of eleven ] with over 130 individual departments. In addition, the university maintains the ] and ]. Ghent University consists of eleven ] with over 130 individual departments. In addition, the university maintains the ] and ].


==== List of faculties ==== ==== List of faculties ====
* Faculty of Arts and Philosophy<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flw.ugent.be/|title=Faculteit Letteren en Wijsbegeerte – Faculteit Letteren en Wijsbegeerte|last=Vervaeke|first=Ann}}</ref> * Faculty of Arts and Philosophy<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flw.ugent.be/|title=Faculteit Letteren en Wijsbegeerte – Faculteit Letteren en Wijsbegeerte|last=Vervaeke|first=Ann}}</ref>
* Faculty of Bio-science Engineering<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flw.ugent.be|title=Faculteit Letteren en Wijsbegeerte – Faculteit Letteren en Wijsbegeerte|last=Vervaeke|first=Ann}}</ref> * Faculty of Bio-science Engineering<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flw.ugent.be|title=Faculteit Letteren en Wijsbegeerte – Faculteit Letteren en Wijsbegeerte|last=Vervaeke|first=Ann}}</ref>
* Faculty of Law<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.law.ugent.be/en/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=2013-04-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130406054819/http://www.law.ugent.be/en/ |archive-date=2013-04-06 }}</ref> * Faculty of Law<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.law.ugent.be/en/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=6 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130406054819/http://www.law.ugent.be/en/ |archive-date=6 April 2013 }}</ref>
* Faculty of Sciences<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ugent.be/we/en|title=Faculty of Sciences — Ghent University}}</ref> * Faculty of Sciences<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ugent.be/we/en|title=Faculty of Sciences — Ghent University}}</ref>
* Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ugent.be/ge/nl|title=Faculteit Geneeskunde en Gezondheidswetenschappen — Universiteit Gent}}</ref> * Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ugent.be/ge/nl|title=Faculteit Geneeskunde en Gezondheidswetenschappen — Universiteit Gent}}</ref>
* Faculty of Engineering and Architecture<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ugent.be/ea/en|title=Faculty of Engineering and Architecture — Ghent University}}</ref> * Faculty of Engineering and Architecture<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ugent.be/ea/en|title=Faculty of Engineering and Architecture — Ghent University}}</ref>
* Faculty of Economics and Business Administration<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.feb.ugent.be/en/index.asp |title=Archived copy |access-date=2013-04-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130403000009/http://www.feb.ugent.be/en/index.asp |archive-date=2013-04-03 }}</ref> * Faculty of Economics and Business Administration<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.feb.ugent.be/en/index.asp |title=Archived copy |access-date=6 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130403000009/http://www.feb.ugent.be/en/index.asp |archive-date=3 April 2013 }}</ref>
* Faculty of Veterinary Medicine<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ugent.be/di/en|title=Faculty of Veterinary Medicine — Ghent University}}</ref> * Faculty of Veterinary Medicine<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ugent.be/di/en|title=Faculty of Veterinary Medicine — Ghent University}}</ref>
* Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fppw.ugent.be/|title=Faculteit Psychologie en Pedagoghische Wetenschappen (FPPW)}}</ref> * Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fppw.ugent.be/|title=Faculteit Psychologie en Pedagoghische Wetenschappen (FPPW)}}</ref>
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=== Library === === Library ===
Standing on the ], the ] houses the ], which contains nearly 3 million volumes. The University Library has joined the ]. Among other notable collections, it preserves ], an early manuscript of the Greek New Testament. Standing on the ], the ] houses the ], which contains nearly 3 million volumes. The university library has joined the ]. Among other notable collections, it preserves ], an early manuscript of the Greek New Testament.


The University is also a partner in the development of ], the new public library and media center in the center of Ghent, opened in 2017. The university is also a partner in the development of ], the new public library and media center in the center of Ghent, opened in 2017.


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| QS_W = =135 | QS_W_year = 2021 | QS_W_ref = <ref name="Ghent QS Ranking 2021">{{cite web| url= https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2021|title=QS World University Rankings 2021| website= QS Top Universities |access-date=8 January 2021}}</ref> | QS_W = =135 | QS_W_year = 2021 | QS_W_ref = <ref name="Ghent QS Ranking 2021">{{cite web| url= https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2021|title=QS World University Rankings 2021| website= QS Top Universities |access-date=8 January 2021}}</ref>
| Reuters_W =98 | Reuters_W_year = 2019 | Reuters_W_ref =<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/innovative-universities-2019|title=Reuters World's Top 100 Innovative Universities 2019|website=Thomson Reuters|access-date=8 January 2021}}</ref> | Reuters_W =98 | Reuters_W_year = 2019 | Reuters_W_ref =<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/innovative-universities-2019|title=Reuters World's Top 100 Innovative Universities 2019|website=Thomson Reuters|access-date=8 January 2021}}</ref>
| THE_W = =96 | THE_W_year = 2022 | THE_W_ref = <ref name="Ghent THE Ranking 2022">{{cite web|url= https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/ghent-university|title=World University Rankings 2022 - Ghent University|website=Times Higher Education (THE)|access-date=3 September 2021}}</ref> | THE_W = =96 | THE_W_year = 2022 | THE_W_ref = <ref name="Ghent THE Ranking 2022">{{cite web|url= https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/ghent-university|title=World University Rankings 2022 - Ghent University|website=Times Higher Education |access-date=3 September 2021}}</ref>
| USNWR_W = 85 | USNWR_W_year = 2021 | USNWR_W_ref = <ref>{{cite web| url= https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/ghent-university-506883|title=Best Global Universities 2021 - Ghent University| website= U.S. News Education|access-date=8 January 2021}}</ref> | USNWR_W = 85 | USNWR_W_year = 2021 | USNWR_W_ref = <ref>{{cite web| url= https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/ghent-university-506883|title=Best Global Universities 2021 - Ghent University| website= U.S. News Education|access-date=8 January 2021}}</ref>
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| CWUR_N = 2 | CWUR_N_year = 2020-21 | CWUR_N_ref = <ref name="Ghent CWUR Ranking 2020-21" /> | CWUR_N = 2 | CWUR_N_year = 2020-21 | CWUR_N_ref = <ref name="Ghent CWUR Ranking 2020-21" />
| QS_N = 2 | QS_N_year = 2021 | QS_N_ref = <ref name="Ghent QS Ranking 2021" /> | QS_N = 2 | QS_N_year = 2021 | QS_N_ref = <ref name="Ghent QS Ranking 2021" />
| THE_N = 2 | THE_N_year = 2021 | THE_N_ref = <ref name="Ghent THE Ranking 2021">{{cite web|url= https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/ghent-university|title=World University Rankings 2021 - Ghent University|website=Times Higher Education (THE)|access-date=8 January 2021}}</ref> | THE_N = 2 | THE_N_year = 2021 | THE_N_ref = <ref name="Ghent THE Ranking 2021">{{cite web|url= https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/ghent-university|title=World University Rankings 2021 - Ghent University|website=Times Higher Education |access-date=8 January 2021}}</ref>
| USNWR_N = 2 | USNWR_N_year = 2021 | USNWR_N_ref = <ref>{{cite web| url= https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/belgium|title=Best Global Universities in Belgium| website= U.S. News Education|access-date=8 January 2021}}</ref> | USNWR_N = 2 | USNWR_N_year = 2021 | USNWR_N_ref = <ref>{{cite web| url= https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/belgium|title=Best Global Universities in Belgium| website= U.S. News Education|access-date=8 January 2021}}</ref>
}} }}
Ghent University consistently ranks among the top 100 universities in the world and, alongside the ], the best in Belgium. In 2017, it was ranked, globally, 69th by the ] (or Shanghai ranking)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shanghairanking.com/World-University-Rankings/Ghent-University.html|title=Shanghai Ranking 2017 Results}}</ref> and 125th by ''].''<ref name="topuniversities.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.topuniversities.com/universities/ghent-university|title=QS Top Universities Ranking 2014–2015|date=16 July 2015}}</ref> For 2021, Ghent University has been ranked, worldwide, 85th by ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/ghent-university-506883|title=Best Global Universities 2021}}</ref> and 96th by ''].''<ref name="timeshighereducation.co.uk">{{cite web|url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/ghent-university|title=The Times Higher Education World University Rankings|date=3 September 2021|publisher=timeshighereducation.com}}</ref> Ghent University consistently ranks among the top 100 universities in the world and, alongside the ], the best in Belgium. In 2017, it was ranked, globally, 69th by the ] (or Shanghai ranking)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shanghairanking.com/World-University-Rankings/Ghent-University.html|title=Shanghai Ranking 2017 Results}}</ref> and 125th by '']''.<ref name="topuniversities.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.topuniversities.com/universities/ghent-university|title=QS Top Universities Ranking 2014–2015|date=16 July 2015}}</ref> For 2021, Ghent University has been ranked, worldwide, 85th by ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/ghent-university-506883|title=Best Global Universities 2021}}</ref> and 96th by '']''.<ref name="timeshighereducation.co.uk">{{cite web|url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/ghent-university|title=The Times Higher Education World University Rankings|date=3 September 2021|publisher=timeshighereducation.com}}</ref>


=== International relations === === International relations ===
] ]
] ]
The university maintains many partnerships within Belgium, across Europe, and throughout the world. For instance, Ghent University supports the ] and the ]. Within Europe, it is a member of the ] and the U4 Network. It also participates in the ]. In addition, the University cooperates with numerous universities for the ] and ] programs; within the framework of the latter, it heads the ] and the International Master of Science in Soils and Global Change (IMSOGLO).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://imsoglo.eu/|title=Home|website=IMSOGLO|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-20}}</ref> The university maintains many partnerships within Belgium, across Europe, and throughout the world. For instance, Ghent University supports the ] and the ]. Within Europe, it is a member of the ] and the U4 Network. It also participates in the ]. In addition, the university cooperates with numerous universities for the ] and ] programs; within the framework of the latter, it heads the ] and the International Master of Science in Soils and Global Change (IMSOGLO).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://imsoglo.eu/|title=Home|website=IMSOGLO|language=en-US|access-date=20 February 2019}}</ref>


Outside of Europe, Ghent University conducts exchange programs on all six continents.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ugent.be/student/nl/studeren/tijdens/bestemmingen.htm|title=Bestemmingen — Studentenportaal — Universiteit Gent|publisher=ugent.be}}</ref> Outside of Europe, Ghent University conducts exchange programs on all six continents.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ugent.be/student/nl/studeren/tijdens/bestemmingen.htm|title=Bestemmingen — Studentenportaal — Universiteit Gent|publisher=ugent.be}}</ref>
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* ] (1877–1958), first woman to enroll and graduate as a physician * ] (1877–1958), first woman to enroll and graduate as a physician
* ] (1868–1947), historian * ] (1868–1947), historian
* {{Interlanguage link multi|Jean Daskalidès|nl}} (1922–1992), gynecologist, best known as chocolate maker of the brands Leonidas and Daskalidès.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ugentmemorie.be/personen/daskalides-jean-1922-1992 |title=Daskalidès, Jean (1922–1992) &#124; UGentMemorie |publisher=Ugentmemorie.be |date= 16 August 2010|access-date=2013-10-15}}</ref> * {{Interlanguage link multi|Jean Daskalidès|nl}} (1922–1992), gynecologist, best known as chocolate maker of the brands Leonidas and Daskalidès.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ugentmemorie.be/personen/daskalides-jean-1922-1992 |title=Daskalidès, Jean (1922–1992) &#124; UGentMemorie |publisher=Ugentmemorie.be |date= 16 August 2010|access-date=15 October 2013}}</ref>
* ], law, businessman * ], law, businessman
* ], author and researcher in ] * ], author and researcher in ]
* ], molecular biologist, assistant director of the ] * ], molecular biologist, assistant director of the ]
* ] (presently) director of Judge Business School University of Cambridge * ] (presently) director of Judge Business School of the University of Cambridge
* Wim De Waele, economy and computer science, Director of the ] * Wim De Waele, economy and computer science, director of the ]
* ] (born 1955), international curator, art critic, and art historian * ] (born 1955), international curator, art critic, and art historian
* ], veteran orthopedic surgeon * ], veteran orthopedic surgeon
* ], first ] of the ], President of the ] * ], first ] of the ], president of the ]
* ], historian * ], historian
* ] (born 1931), molecular biologist * ] (born 1931), molecular biologist
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* ] (1810–1887), jurist * ] (1810–1887), jurist
* ] (1913–1977), jurist, first Belgian woman to serve as a government minister * ] (1913–1977), jurist, first Belgian woman to serve as a government minister
* ] (born 1960), Prime Minister of Belgium * ] (born 1960), prime minister of Belgium
*] Cell biologist * ], cell biologist
* ] (born 1919), writer, former Marschal of the Royal Household. * ] (born 1919), writer, former Marschal of the Royal Household.
* ] (born Suzanne Verbist) (1901–1992), philosopher, jurist, essayist, novelist * ] (born Suzanne Verbist) (1901–1992), philosopher, jurist, essayist, novelist
* ] (1857–1919), botanist * ] (1857–1919), botanist
* ] (1862–1949), jurist, writer (] winner) * ] (1862–1949), jurist, writer (] winner)
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Dutch-speaking university in Belgium

Ghent University
Universiteit Gent
Seal of Ghent University
Latin: Academia Gandavensis
Former namesState University of Ghent
MottoSapere Aude (Latin)
Motto in EnglishDare to Think/Durf Denken
TypePublic
Established1817; 208 years ago (1817)
RectorRik Van de Walle
Administrative staff9,000
Students+44,000
LocationBelgium Ghent, Belgium
CampusUniversity town
ColoursUGent corporate blue & white
   
AffiliationsCESAER
EUA
The Guild
SGroup
Websitewww.ugent.be
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Ghent University (Template:Lang-nl, abbreviated as UGent) is a public research university located in Ghent, Belgium.

Established before the state of Belgium itself, the university was founded by the Dutch King William I in 1817, when the region was incorporated into the United Kingdom of the Netherlands after the fall of First French Empire. In that same year, he founded two other universities for the southern provinces as well, alongside Ghent University: University of Liège and State University of Leuven.

After the Belgian revolution of 1830, the newly formed Belgian state began to administer Ghent University. In 1930, UGent became the first Dutch-speaking university in Belgium. Previously, French (and, even earlier, Latin) had been the standard academic language in what was Université de Gand. In 1991, it was granted major autonomy and changed its name accordingly from State University of Ghent (Template:Lang-nl, abbreviated as RUG) to its current designation.

Located in Flanders, Ghent is one of the largest Belgian universities, consisting of 44,000 students and 9,000 staff members. The university also supports the Ghent University Library (including the famous Boekentoren) and the Ghent University Hospital, which is one of the biggest hospitals in Belgium. It is one of the greatest beneficiaries of funding from the Flemish research council.

An avowedly research-driven and socially minded university, UGent consistently rates among the top 100 universities in the world.

History

Painting of the establishment of the State University of Ghent in 1817 when the city was under Dutch rule

Foundation, in the 19th century

The university in Ghent was opened on 9 October 1817, with JC van Rotterdam serving as the first rector. The university was founded by King William I as part of a policy to stem the intellectual and academic lag in the southern part of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands, later to become Belgium. The original four faculties consisted of Humanities (Letters), Law, Medicine, and Science, with the language of instruction being Latin. In the first year, it had 190 students and 16 professors. In 1882, Sidonie Verhelst became the first female student at the university.

Pharmacy students during practicum (1890)

After peaking at a student population of 414, the number of students declined quickly following the Belgian Revolution. At this time, the faculties of humanities and science were broken from the university, but they were restored five years later, in 1835. At this time, French also became the language of instruction, taking the place of Latin. However, in 1903 the Flemish politician Lodewijk De Raet would lead a successful campaign to begin instruction in Dutch, and the first courses were begun in 1906.

Ghent University played a role in the foundation of modern organic chemistry. Friedrich August Kekulé (7 September 1829 – 13 July 1896) unraveled the structure of benzene at Ghent and Adolf von Baeyer (Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Adolf von Baeyer), a student of August Kekulé, made contributions to organic chemistry.

2021 Boekentoren - Ghent University Library

Developments since the 20th century

During World War I, the occupying German administration conducted Flamenpolitik and turned Ghent University into the first Dutch-speaking university in Belgium. A Flemish Institute (Vlaemsche Hoogeschool), commonly known as Von Bissing University, was founded in 1916 but was disestablished after the war and French language was fully reinstated. In 1923, Cabinet Minister Pierre Nolf put forward a motion to definitively establish the university as a Dutch-speaking university, and this was realized in 1930. August Vermeylen served as the first rector of a Dutch-language university in Belgium.

Student Association "Société Académique d'Histoire" (1910)

In the Second World War, the German administration of the university attempted to create a German orientation, removing faculty members and installing loyal activists.

After the war, the university became a much larger institution, following government policy of democratizing higher education in Flanders during the 1950s and 1960s. By 1953, there were more than 3,000 students, and by 1969 more than 11,500. The number of faculties increased to eleven, starting with Applied Sciences in 1957. It was followed by Economics and Veterinary Medicine in 1968, Psychology and Pedagogy, as well as Bioengineering, in 1969, and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The faculty of Politics and Social Sciences is the most recent addition, in 1992. In the 1960s to 1980s, there were several student demonstrations at Ghent University, notably around the Blandijn site, which houses the Faculty of Arts & Philosophy. The severest demonstrations took place in 1969 in the wake of May 1968.

In 1991, the university officially changed its name from Rijksuniversiteit Gent (RUG) to Universiteit Gent (UGent), following an increased grant of autonomy by the government of the Flemish Community.

The university in the city: panorama of Ghent illustrating the presence of the university
1 Ufo – university forum / 2 Economics and Business Administration / 3 De Brug - university cafeteria / 4 Boekentoren – university library / 5 Ledeganck – Exact Sciences and Botanical Garden / 6 Blandijn – Humanities / 7 Plateau & Rozier – Applied Sciences / 8 Observatory Armand Pien / 9 Therminal – Student Society Building / 10 UZ – Medicine & Health Sciences / 11 Home Boudewijn

Academic profile

Aula academica

Organisation and structure

Ghent University consists of eleven faculties with over 130 individual departments. In addition, the university maintains the Zwijnaarde science park and Greenbridge science park.

List of faculties

  • Faculty of Arts and Philosophy
  • Faculty of Bio-science Engineering
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Sciences
  • Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
  • Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
  • Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
  • Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
  • Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
  • Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Faculty of Political and Social Sciences

Library

Standing on the Blandijnberg, the Boekentoren houses the Ghent University Library, which contains nearly 3 million volumes. The university library has joined the Google Books Library Project. Among other notable collections, it preserves Papyrus 30, an early manuscript of the Greek New Testament.

The university is also a partner in the development of De Krook, the new public library and media center in the center of Ghent, opened in 2017.

UGent boekentoren (right), St Bavo's Cathedral (left)

Reputation & rankings

University rankings
Global – Overall
ARWU World66 (2020)
CWUR World118 (2020-21)
CWTS World75 (2020)
QS World=135 (2021)
Reuters World98 (2019)
THE World=96 (2022)
USNWR Global85 (2021)
National – Overall
ARWU National1 (2020)
CWTS National2 (2020)
CWUR National2 (2020-21)
QS National2 (2021)
THE National2 (2021)
USNWR National2 (2021)

Ghent University consistently ranks among the top 100 universities in the world and, alongside the Catholic University of Leuven, the best in Belgium. In 2017, it was ranked, globally, 69th by the Academic Ranking of World Universities (or Shanghai ranking) and 125th by QS World University Rankings. For 2021, Ghent University has been ranked, worldwide, 85th by U.S. News & World Report and 96th by Times Higher Education.

International relations

Ufo campus - university forum
UGent Boekentoren

The university maintains many partnerships within Belgium, across Europe, and throughout the world. For instance, Ghent University supports the Belgian Co-ordinated Collections of Micro-organisms and the Vlaams Instituut voor Biotechnologie. Within Europe, it is a member of the Santander Network and the U4 Network. It also participates in the Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research. In addition, the university cooperates with numerous universities for the Erasmus and Erasmus Mundus programs; within the framework of the latter, it heads the International Master of Science in Rural Development and the International Master of Science in Soils and Global Change (IMSOGLO).

Outside of Europe, Ghent University conducts exchange programs on all six continents.

Associated contributions and innovations

Ghent University has been instrumental in the development of COinS and Unipept.

Gallery

  • Rommelaere Instituut Rommelaere Instituut
  • Law School Law School
  • Rectorate Rectorate
  • Botanical garden Botanical garden
  • The Boekentoren, designed by Henry van de Velde, is one of the most famous university buildings The Boekentoren, designed by Henry van de Velde, is one of the most famous university buildings
  • The Technicum, or Faculty of Engineering The Technicum, or Faculty of Engineering
  • Aula Academica Aula Academica
  • Faculty of Bioengineering Faculty of Bioengineering
  • The Blandijn houses the Faculty of Letters and Philosophy The Blandijn houses the Faculty of Letters and Philosophy
  • UGent Campus in Kortrijk UGent Campus in Kortrijk
  • Faculty of Psychology Faculty of Psychology
  • Library of the department of Architecture and Urbanism Library of the department of Architecture and Urbanism
  • Boekentoren Boekentoren
  • UGent Boekentoren UGent Boekentoren
  • Library of the Humanities Faculty Library of the Humanities Faculty
  • Museum of Zoology Museum of Zoology
  • Institute for Anatomy Institute for Anatomy
  • Rectorate Rectorate

People

  • Johan Rudolf Thorbecke, statesman Johan Rudolf Thorbecke, statesman
  • Henri Pirenne, historian Henri Pirenne, historian
  • George de Hevesy, Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry George de Hevesy, Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry
  • Maurice Maeterlinck, Nobel Prize winner in Literature Maurice Maeterlinck, Nobel Prize winner in Literature
  • Corneel Heymans, Nobel Prize winner in Medicine Corneel Heymans, Nobel Prize winner in Medicine
  • Marguerite Legot, first female government minister in Belgium Marguerite Legot, first female government minister in Belgium
  • Yaakov Dori, president of the Technion, Haifa Yaakov Dori, president of the Technion, Haifa
  • Suzanne Lilar, feminist writer Suzanne Lilar, feminist writer
  • Jozef Schell (right), molecular biologist Jozef Schell (right), molecular biologist
  • Marc van Montagu, molecular biologist Marc van Montagu, molecular biologist
  • Robert Cailliau, co-inventor of the World Wide Web Robert Cailliau, co-inventor of the World Wide Web
  • Guy Verhofstadt, politician Guy Verhofstadt, politician
  • Gustave Rolin-Jaequemyns, jurist and diplomat Gustave Rolin-Jaequemyns, jurist and diplomat
  • Hélène Mallebrancke (1902-1940) Civil engineer and Belgian Resistance member in Second World War Hélène Mallebrancke (1902-1940) Civil engineer and Belgian Resistance member in Second World War

Notable alumni

Notable faculty

Rectors

Recipients of honorary doctorates

See also

Notes and references

  1. Basic principles: Corporate colours – website of the UGent
  2. "UGent Mission Statement".
  3. "Recent rankings overview".
  4. "A Language Come Back", Time, 28 April 1923
  5. Danniau, Fien. "Haard van verzet" (in Dutch). UGent Memorie. Retrieved 10 January 2012.
  6. Vervaeke, Ann. "Faculteit Letteren en Wijsbegeerte – Faculteit Letteren en Wijsbegeerte".
  7. Vervaeke, Ann. "Faculteit Letteren en Wijsbegeerte – Faculteit Letteren en Wijsbegeerte".
  8. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 6 April 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  9. "Faculty of Sciences — Ghent University".
  10. "Faculteit Geneeskunde en Gezondheidswetenschappen — Universiteit Gent".
  11. "Faculty of Engineering and Architecture — Ghent University".
  12. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 3 April 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  13. "Faculty of Veterinary Medicine — Ghent University".
  14. "Faculteit Psychologie en Pedagoghische Wetenschappen (FPPW)".
  15. "Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences — Ghent University".
  16. "Faculty of Political and Social Sciences — Ghent University".
  17. ^ "Academic Ranking of World Universities 2020". ShanghaiRanking. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  18. ^ "World University Rankings 2020-2021". Center for World University Rankings. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  19. ^ "CWTS Leiden Ranking 2020 - P(top 10%)". CWTS Leiden Ranking. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  20. ^ "QS World University Rankings 2021". QS Top Universities. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  21. "Reuters World's Top 100 Innovative Universities 2019". Thomson Reuters. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  22. "World University Rankings 2022 - Ghent University". Times Higher Education. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  23. "Best Global Universities 2021 - Ghent University". U.S. News Education. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  24. "World University Rankings 2021 - Ghent University". Times Higher Education. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  25. "Best Global Universities in Belgium". U.S. News Education. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  26. "Shanghai Ranking 2017 Results".
  27. "QS Top Universities Ranking 2014–2015". 16 July 2015.
  28. "Best Global Universities 2021".
  29. "The Times Higher Education World University Rankings". timeshighereducation.com. 3 September 2021.
  30. "Home". IMSOGLO. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  31. "Bestemmingen — Studentenportaal — Universiteit Gent". ugent.be.
  32. "Daskalidès, Jean (1922–1992) | UGentMemorie". Ugentmemorie.be. 16 August 2010. Retrieved 15 October 2013.

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