Ghent University

Ghent University (often abbreviated as UGent) is a public research University founded in 1817 by King William I of the Netherlands based in the city of Ghent, Belgium. It's one of the major universities in the country. The University has 11 faculties that offer a wide range of courses in both exact and social sciences.[1]

## Position in the world[edit]

The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) ranked Ghent at the 62nd place worldwide (2016).

## References[edit]

1. ↑ http://www.mastersportal.eu/universities/78/ghent-university.html

## External links[edit]

* Official website of UGent