Ghent University

Universiteit Gent

St. Pietersnieuwstraat 33
9000, Gent, Belgium

IAU WHED ID: IAU-019857

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Ghent University

About

Ghent University was founded by King William I of the Netherlands in 1817. The official language of the University was originally Latin; this changed to French in 1830 and to Dutch in 1930. Ghent University is today one of the most important academic institutions of Belgium and has an important international educational and scientific role. 

Sustainability at Ghent University 

Ghent University wants to be a leading knowledge institution for an ecologically, socially and economically sustainable future in a local and global context. In this respect, we uphold three specific sustainability principles:

  • We create substantial support for sustainable development
  • We integrate sustainability in our education, research and service
  • We implement sustainability in our management and organization

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