HOGENT

What HOGENT does

HOGENT (Hogeschool Gent) is a publicly funded Flemish university of applied sciences headquartered in Gent, Belgium, operating six campuses across Gent, Melle, and Aalst with eight specialized libraries and a multi-purpose sports complex at the Schoonmeersen campus. The institution delivers higher education programs across bachelor's degrees, graduate programs (graduaats), postgraduate certificates, bachelor-after-bachelor pathways, and lifelong learning, spanning technology, business, health, education, arts, and applied sciences. Its primary customers are prospective and enrolled students, with secondary customer segments including external businesses and organizations accessing 300+ researchers for training, consulting, and applied R&D, secondary schools and guidance counselors, alumni, and external sports clubs renting infrastructure.

The core technology stack consists of a digital campus ecosystem built on the Chamilo electronic learning environment, Microsoft 365 with Microsoft Authenticator-based MFA, FortiClient VPN, Eduroam wireless roaming, Campus Connect wired networking (linked to UGent), an e-purse payment system for printing, and the academicsoftware.eu portal distributing 200+ licensed software applications. A student-run IT helpdesk (RITA), operated in collaboration with the Revolte student council, provides peer support. Specialized libraries on every campus share a common catalog with interlibrary loan (Impala), book-a-librarian appointments, and Teatime@bib lectures.

HOGENT's revenue model is anchored in Flemish government subsidies and subsidized tuition fees, supplemented by professional services (customized training, workshops, consulting, research contracts through its research centres), STUVO campus catering services, and sports facility rentals to external clubs at published hourly rates (omnisport halls €15-35/hr, spinning room €70/hr, full complex €1,100/day). Printing services operate on unit pricing via the e-purse system (€0.05/page A4 B&W through €0.40/page A3 colour). NVAO institutional accreditation was renewed in 2022 for six years until 30 September 2028, passed with distinction on first attempt.

Name

HOGENT

Legal name

Hogeschool Gent

Website

https://hogent.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Short description

HOGENT (Hogeschool Gent) is a publicly funded Flemish university of applied sciences in Belgium operating six campuses across Gent, Melle, and Aalst, delivering bachelor's, graduate, and postgraduate programs alongside applied research, professional training, and sports facility rentals to students, businesses, and external clubs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Gent

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government-subsidized tuition & enrolment fees: As a publicly funded Flemish university of applied sciences, HOGENT's primary revenue derives from government subsidies and subsidized student tuition fees. Students pay a relatively modest enrollment fee per academic year.
2. Professional services, training & research contracts: HOGENT offers customized training programs, workshops, consulting, and research services to external organizations through its research centers. Over 300 researchers provide expertise to businesses and public organizations.
3. Campus catering services: STUVO operates student catering (restaurants/buffets) at student-friendly prices, generating ancillary food service revenue.
4. Sports facility rentals for external clubs: The sport department rents out sports infrastructure (gyms, courts, fields, athletics track, dance studios, spinning room) to external clubs, companies, and individuals at published hourly rates.
5. Library services & printing: Printing and copying services at per-page rates funded via the e-purse system. Interlibrary loans to external institutions are free for HOGENT students/staff.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

HOGENT (Hogeschool Gent) is a publicly funded Flemish university of applied sciences delivering higher education programs (bachelor's, graduaats, postgraduate, bachelor-after-bachelor, and continuing education/bijscholingen) across technology, business, health, education, and arts disciplines. Beyond degree programs, it provides applied research, consulting, and customized training services to external organizations through dedicated research centres employing over 300 researchers. The institution also operates ancillary student services including STUVO (catering, housing, sports, culture), a multi-campus library network, and sports infrastructure available for external rental.

Product overview

HOGENT (Hogeschool Gent) is a university of applied sciences in Belgium offering higher education programs. Its product portfolio consists of educational services including degree programs (bachelor's, graduate, postgraduate), the Chamilo electronic learning platform for course delivery, IT support services (account management, VPN, multifactor authentication, WiFi via Eduroam), an academic software portal for distributing licensed applications, specialized libraries with databases and maker spaces, student facilities (STUVO) covering catering, housing, sports, culture and mobility, and sports infrastructure with rental services. The institution operates multiple campusses in Gent and Melle and is accredited by NVAO (Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Higher Education Degree Programs
• Continuing Education and Bijscholingen
• Applied Research, Consulting, and Customized Training Services
• Sports Facility Rental Services
• STUVO Student Services
• HOGENT Library Services

Quantifiable outcome

• NVAO institutional accreditation renewed for six years (until 30 September 2028) — 'met glans geslaagd in eerste zit' (passed with distinction on first attempt)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VDABcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOGENT collaborates with VDAB (Vlaamse Dienst voor Arbeidsbemiddeling en Beroepsopleiding) on workforce development, aligning curricula with labour market needs and providing pathways for students and job seekers.
• SyntracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOGENT works with Syntra (vocational training organization) to expand cooperation with external partners, enhancing the relevance and reach of its educational offerings.
• Universiteit Gent (UGent)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOGENT is part of the Associatie Universiteit Gent (association with Ghent University). Students and staff of UGent enjoy equal rights in HOGENT libraries and can register as borrowers free of charge. Campus Connect also links HOGENT and UGent wired networks.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationHOGENT uses Microsoft 365 and Azure-based services for IT operations. A close partnership with Microsoft enables HOGENT's IT department to deploy state-of-the-art account security technology (MFA via Microsoft Authenticator app) under strict information security and privacy standards.
• Studentenlaptop.beminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudentenlaptop.be is an approved laptop provider in HOGENT's laptop project, offering curated laptops from top brands suitable for HOGENT study programs with extended warranty options.
• CampusShopminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampusShop is an approved laptop provider in HOGENT's laptop project, offering curated laptops from top brands suitable for HOGENT study programs with extended warranty options.
• academicsoftware.eucoreTechnology or IntegrationThe academicsoftware.eu portal is integrated into HOGENT's digital ecosystem, serving as the single gateway for students and staff to access and manage over 200 licensed software applications. The portal includes its own dedicated helpdesk.
• Revolte (Studentenraad)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRevolte is the student council at HOGENT. The RITA IT helpdesk is a collaboration between Revolte and HOGENT, providing peer-based IT support from students for students.
• Eduroam ConsortiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationHOGENT participates in the Eduroam (EDUcational ROAMing) international wireless roaming consortium, enabling students and staff to connect wirelessly at thousands of educational institutions worldwide using their HOGENT credentials.
• Safeonweb.beminorOthersHOGENT's IT department refers students to the Safeonweb.be national cybersecurity awareness platform for tips on digital hygiene, safe internet use, and current cyber risks.
• Apple (Education Store)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHOGENT students receive student discounts on Apple products through the Apple Education Store. Apple devices are generally permitted but not recommended for all programs due to Windows-software compatibility constraints.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Howest University of Applied Sciences: Flemish hogeschool operating across West Flanders with a comparable portfolio of applied bachelor's, graduate, and research programs serving a similar regional talent pipeline and external industry partners.
• AP University of Applied Sciences: Antwerp-based hogeschool with a comparable mix of degree programs, research centres, and industry-facing professional services operating under the same Flemish funding regime.
• VIVES University of Applied Sciences: Flemish hogeschool in West Flanders with technology, health, education, and business programs structurally comparable to HOGENT's discipline mix.
• Thomas More University of Applied Sciences: Large Flemish hogeschool headquartered in the Antwerp region offering applied bachelor's, graduaats, and professional training programs with similar government funding and labour-market alignment.
• PXL University of Applied Sciences: Hasselt-based hogeschool with applied bachelors, research centres, and industry collaboration closely mirroring HOGENT's applied-sciences positioning.
• Erasmus University College Brussels: Brussels hogeschool focused on applied arts, economics, and health — a direct comparator in programme structure and Flemish public funding model.
• UCLL (University Colleges Leuven-Limburg): Flemish hogeschool with campuses in Leuven and Limburg offering applied bachelor's, teacher training, and health programs that overlap directly with HOGENT's portfolio.
• Odisee University of Applied Sciences: Brussels-based hogeschool with technology, business, health, and education programs under the same Flemish funding and accreditation framework as HOGENT.

Regional players

• NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences: Large Dutch hogeschool with multiple campuses and applied-research model that mirrors HOGENT's structure but operates in the Netherlands under a different (though related) funding regime.

Broad incumbents

• Universiteit Gent (UGent): Full research university and HOGENT's strategic partner within Associatie Universiteit Gent; broader academic portfolio and research mandate but overlapping geography and student catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/hogeschool.gent.5
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hogeschool-gent-10388
• Instagraminstagram.com/hogeschool_gent
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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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