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61 Master's degrees offered by the university
Biomedical Engineering
This is the standard English taught program in Biomedical Engineering, open to local and international students, where students follow courses at Ghent University and VUB.
Sociology
The Master of Science in Sociology is a new and innovative English-taught programme at Ghent University, centered around three pillars: applied research, internationalisation and an advanced scientific approach to contemporary societal problems.
Business Engineering - Data Analytics
The Business Engineering - Data Analytics MSc programme from Ghent University emphasises the analysis of data in order to improve business decisions. In recent years, all business processes have been digitized to a great extent.
Business Economics - Corporate Finance
Within the Business Economics - Corporate Finance MSc programme from Ghent University we develop your understanding of the core financial dimensions of a company and prepare you to become a specialist in financial management.
Space Studies
The Space Studies programme at Ghent University is set up as an interdisciplinary programme. It is intended to form people who have basic knowledge of all aspects of space activities, and who are qualified to enter the space industry where they will acquire more specific skills necessary for the job.
Electrical Engineering - Communication and Information Technology
The principal aim of the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering - Communication and Information Technology study programme at Ghent University offers an in-depth training in the domains of electrical and electronics engineering. Students can choose a focus on either Electronic Circuits and Systems (ECS) or Communication and Information Technologies (CIT).
Photonics Engineering
The MSc. in Photonics Engineering is an English taught interuniversity programme of two years (120 ECTS) which leads to a joint degree from Ghent University and Vrije Universiteit Brussel.
Biomedical Sciences
A master in Biomedical Sciences at Ghent University has the expertise to contribute to translational research regarding current biomedical problems on a international academic level. You will have the know-how to develop, in a critical and creative manner, new insights regarding human health (you will bridge the gap between ‘pure’ sciences and the medical-clinical practice).
Plant Biotechnology
How can we deal with these exponentially growing demands for food, feed and bio-energy? How can we cope with the fact that we will have to produce more food on less arable land, under environmentally more challenging conditions? Apply now for this Plant Biotechnology program at Ghent University.
Fire Safety Engineering
The International Master of Science in Fire Safety Engineering is an English taught two-year programme offered by Ghent University with the aim of providing a high-level education and an integrated cultural experience to future Fire Safety experts.
Business Economics - Accountancy
Within the Business Economics - Accountancy programme from Ghent University you are trained to start a career as auditor or user of accounting information.
Soils and Global Change (Erasmus Mundus)
The Soils and Global Change (IMSOGLO) programme from Ghent University offers you a unique international educational experience with a focused curriculum on soils and global change by bringing together the expertise of research groups at four renowned EU universities.
Agro - and Environmental Nematology
The Agro - and Environmental Nematology programme at Ghent University consists of compulsory courses focused on nematology for 60 credits during the first master year. In the second master (third semester) year students can broaden their field with many elective courses offered by Ghent University and foreign (partner) universities.
Textile Engineering
Ghent University's Textile Engineering programme brings textile education in a multidisciplinary way. The strengths of the most renowned specialists in the domain of textiles in Europe are brought together. This ensures that the demands of an industry continuously striving for technological innovation, creativity and quality are fulfilled.
Business Economics - Marketing
The Business Economics - Marketing MSc programme from Ghent University is key to the success of every organization, especially in today’s social media driven, consumer-centered business environment.
Sustainable Materials Engineering
Ghent University's Sustainable Materials Engineering aims at the study of properties, production or extraction, processing, use and recycling of a whole range of materials. Dealing with limited resource availability worldwide in a sustainable way is an important objective of the programme.
Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management
The Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management programme at Ghent University provides students a strong fundamental and applied knowledge and prepares them for an active role in the scientific research and management of marine and lacustrine systems.

Nutrition and Food Systems
The MSc Nutrition and Food Systems programme from Ghent University focusses on human nutrition and diets from a food system perspective.

Rural Development
The International Master of Science in Rural Development programme from Ghent University provides the opportunity to become an international expert in rural development by training students through diverse approaches like awareness raising on the multifunctionality of rural areas or capacity building and ability to apply skills in diverse situations, contexts or settings worldwide

Environmental Science and Technology
This Environmental Science and Technology programme at Ghent University will train a new generation of professionals to provide sustainable solutions for increasingly complex environmental problems. You will learn to create a healthier living environment for all, whilst avoiding pollution, preserving our ecosystems, and sustainably using and recovering resources