Artevelde University of Applied Sciences, member of the Ghent University Association, offers a wide variety of study programmes in the fields of business, teacher training, communication and media, healthcare and social work. The institution was founded in 2000, from the merger of four local university colleges. Today, it is a progressive centre of expertise for education, research and development, where students, staff members and strategic partners work together in a stimulating, internationally-oriented environment. We educate professionals who push their boundaries through creativity, innovative thinking and entrepreneurship, and pursue excellence and sustainability. Based on a culture of internationalisation, Artevelde University College is an active partner in several international networks and collaborates intensely with international partners for educational and research purposes.