Ghent University · Belgium
Social Sciences
A three-year social sciences degree in Brussels and Ghent.
- Where
- Brussels and GhentBelgium
- Degree
- BSc
- Length
- 3 years
- Taught in
- English
- Starts
- Autumn 2027
- Apply by
- 31 July 2027
- Admission
- Open to all who qualify
- EU/EEA fee
- Not recorded yet
More facts
- Degree
- BSc
- Length
- 3 years
- Taught in
- English
- Starts
- Autumn 2027
Deadlines
What it is
Political science, communication studies and sociology in one degree run with VUB, with training from statistics to interviewing and content analysis; year 1 is mostly in Brussels, later years add courses in Ghent.
What you need
- Joint with VUB, where you apply. Year 1 mostly at VUB in Brussels; you major in political sciences, communication studies or sociology in year 3.
Requirements in full
Every IB applicant at UGent
The IB Diploma is on UGent's direct-admission list. Its Dutch-taught bachelor's need Dutch at B2 on enrolment (C1 for Applied Language Studies); Medicine, Dentistry and Vet need the Flemish entrance exam.
Check it on studiekiezer.ugent.be
How places are decided
- You apply and register at VUB, not Ghent. The IB gives direct admission and there is no cap; solid school maths is expected.
Sources (3)
- Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences at UGent — checked 2026-09-30
- Entry requirements
- IB applicants at UGent
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