Ghent University was founded in 1817 and is a top 100 university and one of the major Belgian universities counting over 41,000 students and 9,000 employees.Located in Flanders, the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium and the cultural and economical heart of Europe, Ghent University is an active partner in national and international educational, scientific and industrial cooperation. Our 11 faculties offer a wide range of courses and conduct in-depth research within a wide range of scientific domains.