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25 Master's degrees offered by the university

Aquaculture
The MSc in Aquaculture, established at Ghent University, offers a constantly actualised programme that balances a broad multidisciplinary approach with an in-depth research-based training. It prepares its students for fulfilling leading roles in scientific research, as well as in policy-making as aquaculture businesses.
Chemistry ((Bio)Organic and Polymer Chemistry)
We owe a great part of our quality of life to the development of sciences, chemistry in particular. Its influence can be found in numerous different branches, such as medicine, biology, agriculture, etc. The chemical impact is also omnipresent in the industrial world. You can learn all about this at Ghent University's Chemistry ((Bio)Organic and Polymer Chemistry).
Nuclear Fusion and Engineering Physics
The aim of the Nuclear Fusion and Engineering Physics programme at Ghent University is an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) funded by the European Union. From the academic year starting in Sept. 2020, fifteen scholarships (including the participation fees and a monthly allowance) will be awarded to the applicants with the highest profile. Among these scholarships.
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.
Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (Transport and Mobility Engineering)
This Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (Transport and Mobility Engineering) programme at Ghent University combines the core disciplines of Industrial Engineering and Operational Research. Industrial Engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with analysing, designing and optimising complex operational systems.
Engineering Physics
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.
Sustainable Land Management (Urban Land Engineering )
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.
Business Engineering - Finance
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.
Environmental Technology and Engineering
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
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).
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).
Electrical Engineering - Electronic Circuits and Systems
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).
Chemical Engineering
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.
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.
Pharmaceutical Engineering
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).
Nuclear Engineering
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.
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.
Bioinformatics - Systems Biology
The master degree in Bioinformatics - Systems Biology at Ghent University gives you the optimal background to become a bioinformatics engineer.
Chemistry (Materials and Nano Chemistry)
We owe a great part of our quality of life to the development of sciences, chemistry in particular. Its influence can be found in numerous different branches, such as medicine, biology, agriculture, etc. The chemical impact is also omnipresent in the industrial world. You can learn more about this at Ghent University's Chemistry (Materials and Nano Chemistry).
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.