Howest University of Applied Sciences
Howest University of Applied Sciences is a modern, innovative, and entrepreneurial school with campuses in Bruges and Kortrijk, Belgium. There are over 9500 fulltime students following a total of 26 bachelor’s degree programmes. Howest is renowned for developing unique and successful study programmes in close cooperation with industry partners. Industrial Product Design, Digital Design and Development (Devine), Computer & Cyber Crime Professional, ICT & Blockchain Consultant, and Digital Arts & Entertainment are but a few examples.
Howest and its Bachelor of Digital Arts and Entertainment (DAE) programme took the first place in The Rookies Award as Best Game Design and Development School in the world not less than three times: in 2017, 2018, 2021. DAE also won the international Grads in Games award for the second time in 2021. This award honours universities and colleges that offer the best quality of education to optimally prepare their students for a career in the games industry. Also according to The Princeton Review®, Howest University of Applied Sciences is one of the top undergraduate schools for studying game design. With Bachelor of Digital Arts and Entertainment, Howest ranked# 21 on the undergraduate programs list for 2020.
Field-driven assignments, on-the-job training and internships are key components of each program. That is how we meet the changing needs of today’s society and arm our students with future-proof skills. Over the years, Howest has built a solid reputation as a leader in application-oriented scientific research, services and education. We pride ourselves on our partnerships with universities and sector leaders in Belgium, across Europe, and all over the world. Our students and staff are given plenty of opportunities to go global and gain international experience, thanks to our extensive international networks, scholarships and exchange programs. In short, Howest is a school where where students receive future-proof training will guaranteed job security all while enjoying the process of education and life in the heart of Europe.
