Hogeschool Gent

What Hogeschool Gent does

Hogeschool Gent (HOGENT) is a publicly funded university of applied sciences (hogeschool) in the Flemish higher education system, headquartered in Gent, Belgium, and operating across campuses in Gent, Aalst, Melle, Lokeren, and Bottelare. The institution delivers bachelor's, graduate, postgraduate, and continuing education programs through sub-brands including KASK & Conservatorium (School of Arts with 2,000+ students and 400+ lecturers/researchers), YONK (lifelong learning), and E-Lab (entrepreneurship). HOGENT also maintains 12 interdisciplinary research centers conducting practice-oriented research aligned with all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, and employs 1,001-5,000 staff overall, including 300+ researchers available for industry partnership.

The core operating platform is built on Chamilo (LMS), Wallie (student intranet), iBaMaFlex (student administration), and E-purse (digital wallet), supported by Microsoft 365 with MFA, Eduroam, an Academic Software Portal offering 200+ applications, and the Alinea in de Cloud text-to-speech compensating software. Ancillary services include 544 student housing rooms across three residences, student restaurants across all campuses, a Student Laptop Project, a culture program, and the Jobteaser-powered Career Center. E-Lab drives the entrepreneurship pipeline through VLAIO ecosystem partnerships (Broeikas, Gentrepreneur), the U!reka Joint Incubator for international student entrepreneurs, and Health Hub Aalst for medtech startups.

Revenue mechanics are primarily public: Flemish government subsidies and student tuition form the core, supplemented by transaction-based catering (€1.00-5.30 per meal), monthly student housing rents (€235-358 + costs), unit-priced printing (€0.05-0.40/page), and contract-based research, training, and advisory services through the 12 research centers. Distribution is regional and direct, anchored in the East Flanders campus network, with external partnerships covering housing (Kotatgent, Xior, Upkot, Eddies), transport (De Lijn, NMBS), food waste (Too Good To Go), and mobility (De Fietsambassade Gent). Governance includes formal student representation through Revolte and Stuvoraad, and the institution holds a 2017 European Commission HR Excellence in Research Award and a Gender Equality Plan certification.

Name

Hogeschool Gent

Legal name

Hogeschool Gent

Website

https://hogent.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Hogeschool Gent (HOGENT) is a Flemish university of applied sciences in Gent, Belgium, offering bachelor's, graduate, and continuing education programs across 10+ campuses to over 2,000 students, supported by 12 research centers and a portfolio of student housing, catering, and entrepreneurship services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Gent

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Tuition fees from students for various programs including bachelor's, master's, graduate programs, and continuing education. Fees vary based on financial situation and scholarship status.
2. Government Funding: Public funding from Flemish government for higher education activities including teaching, research, and community service.
3. Student Housing Rent: Monthly rental income from 544 student rooms across three residences (Mercator C, Mercator D, Schoonmeersen) ranging from €235-358 plus €55-65 costs per month.
4. Catering Services: Revenue from student restaurants and cafeterias across campuses serving meals and beverages at student-friendly prices.
5. Research and Consulting Services: Contract research, training, and advisory services to businesses, organizations, and governments through 12 research centers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Hogeschool Gent (HOGENT) is a university of applied sciences (hogeschool) in Ghent, Belgium, providing higher education programs across multiple disciplines including business, technology, healthcare, education, social sciences, and arts. The institution delivers bachelor's degrees, graduate programs, postgraduate programs, and continuing education across multiple campuses in East Flanders, while also offering applied research, training, and consulting services through 12 interdisciplinary research centers.

Product overview

Hogeschool Gent (HOGENT) is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs, student services, and research activities. The institution operates a multi-campus structure in Gent, Aalst, Melle, Lokeren, and Bottelare. Its core educational technology platforms include Chamilo (electronic learning environment), Wallie (student intranet), iBaMaFlex (student administration), and E-purse (payment system). Student support services encompass STUVO (comprehensive student facilities including care, catering, housing, sports, culture, and mobility), E-Lab (entrepreneurship center), Studentenbegeleiding+ (disability support with Alinea compensating software), and various housing partnerships through Kotatgent, Xior, Upkot, and Eddies. The institution maintains 12 interdisciplinary research centers aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Key infrastructure services include Campus Connect (wired internet), EDUROAM (wireless roaming), and partnerships with De Fietsambassade (bike rental), De Lijn, and NMBS (public transport), as well as Too Good To Go (food waste reduction). Student governance is represented through Revolte (student council) and Stuvoraad (student facilities advisory board).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KASK & Conservatorium: School of Arts of Hogeschool Gent, offering programs in audiovisual arts, visual arts, drama, music, and arts education.
• E-Lab
• Yonk
• Revolte
• STUVO

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree Programs
• Graduate and Postgraduate Programs
• KASK & Conservatorium (School of Arts)
• YONK Continuing Education
• Research and Consulting Services
• HOGENT Student Housing

Quantifiable outcome

• 544 student rooms available across three residences with priority for scholarship students
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Broeikas (Aalst)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVLAIO-registered startup ecosystem partnership providing personalized coaching for student entrepreneurs in Aalst region. Students can receive student-entrepreneur status and access to coaching services.
• Gentrepreneur (Gent)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVLAIO-registered startup ecosystem partnership providing personalized coaching for student entrepreneurs in Gent region. Students can receive student-entrepreneur status and access to coaching services including flex workspace.
• KotatgentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between Gent colleges, university, and Stad Gent providing comprehensive student housing search platform. Includes quality certification and standardized rental contracts.
• XiorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLarge student residence operator providing housing options near HOGENT campuses.
• UpkotminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLarge student residence operator. HOGENT students receive priority for housing at Timi Upkot near campus Schoonmeersen until June 1.
• EddiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLarge student residence operator providing housing options for students.
• De Fietsambassade GentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for bicycle rental services offering basic bikes at €80 for 12 months plus €80 deposit. Optional theft/vandalism insurance available.
• Too Good To GominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to combat food waste - unsold food products from campus restaurants (Vesalius, Ledeganck, Bijloke) sold at discount prices through the app.
• CIFAL FlandersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for delivering SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) programs and SDG Ambassador certification.
• U!reka Joint IncubatorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean project providing extra coaching for student entrepreneurs on international entrepreneurship, particularly for climate change challenges.
• Health Hub AalstminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation hub for medtech startups where HOGENT helps provide coaching and support in a high-tech environment.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Universiteit Gent: Major research university located in the same city as HOGENT; competes for students, faculty, and research partnerships across overlapping disciplines.
• Universiteit Antwerpen: Comprehensive Flemish university with broad program offerings that overlap with HOGENT's applied-education portfolio at the academic end of the spectrum.
• KU Leuven: Belgium's largest university with broad research and educational mandate that overlaps with HOGENT's programs; draws top students and competes for Flemish higher-education funding.
• Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB): Flemish university with applied-research activity and program offerings that overlap with HOGENT's healthcare, science, and business programs.

Direct peers

• Odisee University of Applied Sciences: Brussels-based Flemish hogeschool with comparable applied-sciences programs and similar size; competes for the same Flemish student demographic and government funding pool.
• AP University of Applied Sciences: Antwerp-based hogeschool with comparable applied-sciences programs and similar scale to HOGENT; competes in the broader Flemish higher-education market.
• UCLL (UC Leuven-Limburg): Flemish hogeschool formed from the merger of several institutions, offering a similar applied-education portfolio across health, technology, business, and education.
• Thomas More University of Applied Sciences: Flemish hogeschool with comparable applied-sciences programs across business, technology, healthcare, and education; similar governance and funding structure under the Flemish system.
• Howest University of Applied Sciences: Large Flemish hogeschool with a similarly diverse portfolio spanning technology, business, design, and health education; comparable size and scope to HOGENT's multi-campus model.
• Artevelde University of Applied Sciences: Flemish hogeschool also based in Gent with a comparable applied-sciences portfolio across healthcare, business, and teacher education; competes directly with HOGENT for the same local student pool.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/HOGENT-Hogeschool-Gent
• Facebookfacebook.com/hogentofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hogeschool-gent
• Instagraminstagram.com/hogeschool_gent
• Xx.com/Hogeschool_Gent

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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