72 Master's degrees offered by the university

Sustainable Drug Discovery from Ghent University program, organized by four European universities: Ghent University, Medical University of Gdańsk, University of Lille and the University of Groningen. The program focuses on drug discovery from a sustainability perspective

Ghent University's Sustainable Land Management (Urban Land Engineering ) is a two year, full time course. Students can choose between two main subjects: Land and Groundwater Management and Urban Land Engineering.

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

Students at the Master of Science in Engineering Physics at Ghent University have a solid physical know how and the necessary skills to play a leading role in groundbreaking physics research.

The Business Engineering - Finance MSc programme from Ghent University is a course in business administration that focuses on (data-driven) management science, business processes and technology.

Increased population pressure and intensive land use are causing depletion of natural resources and are limiting the performance of land with respect to its functions such as biomass production, carbon sequestration. Ghent University's Soils and Global Change (Physical Land Resources and Global Change) programmes have been developed to protect the environment and to increase ecosystem resilience.

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.

The Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Engineering programme from Ghent University integrates in one interdisciplinary English taught program the pharmaceutical and engineering knowledge about the development of innovative and science-based pharmaceutical production technologies, production methods and solutions for small and large drug molecules and products (of the future).

The International Master of Science in Environmental Technology and Engineering (IMETE) programme from Ghent University addresses these needs by educating a new generation of environmental scientist and engineers that can provide adequate and state-of-the-art solutions to tackle complex, multidisciplinary environmental issues

Business Engineering - Double Degree from Ghent University is a two-year (120 ECTS) fully English-taught programme, which includes periods at the home institution and periods at the host institution and leads to the award of the double degree. 

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).

The Master of Science in Chemical Engineering at Ghent University has to ensure the design, construction, improvement and maintenance of installations and equipment in the chemical industry.

The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering - Electronic Circuits and Systems at Ghent University offers an in-depth training in the domains of electrical and electronics engineering and students can choose a focus on either Electronic Circuits and Systems (ECS) or Communication and Information Technologies (CIT).

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).

The Philosophy programme at Ghent University offers a high-level training for excellent students who seek to develop a research career in philosophy.

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.

Healthy and sustainable diets are a global challenge. While large populations face hunger and undernutrition, overweight and diet-related chronic diseases have taken on pandemic proportions. Ghent University's Nutrition and Rural Development trains a workforce that can think critically and develop programs to improve diet and nutrition of populations. 

Economics of Globalization and European Integration from Ghent University is a two-year (120 ECTS) fully English-taught program, embedded in a truly global learning environment. 

The Soils and Global Change programme from Ghent University educates this next generation of soil scientists that have the knowledge and skills to characterize soils, understand soil evolution in an ecosystem context under global change based on a deep insight in the underlying processes and interactions, and develop strategies to implement climate-smart soil management policies.

The BNEN one-year programme in Nuclear Engineering at Ghent University was created in close collaboration with representatives of the utility companies and power plants and teaches students in all aspects of nuclear technology and its applications, creating nuclear engineering experts in the broad sense.