Ghent University

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Ghent University, 91th in the Shanghai Ranking, is one of the leading institutions of higher education and research in the Low Countries with more than 50,000 students, incl. over 5500 doctoral candidates, and over 15,000 staff members. It distinguishes itself as a socially committed and pluralistic university in a broad international perspective. Located in Flanders, with campuses in Ghent, Kortrijk and Bruges, science parks in Ghent and Ostend, and a Global Campus in Korea, Ghent University is an active partner in national and international educational, scientific and industrial cooperation. Yearly Ghent University spends around 430M € for research. Since the creation of ERC, Ghent University hosted over 150 grantees. Within Horizon Europe, Ghent University ranks 11th regarding the financial intake. Ghent University attaches great importance to a transparent organisation structure, a dynamic HR policy, an active environmental policy, support to spin-offs and other initiatives.

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