Ghent University (Universiteit Gent, UGent) is a globally distinguished, comprehensive public research university situated in the historic Flemish city of Ghent, Belgium. Founded in 1817 by King William I of the Netherlands, UGent stands among the top 100 universities worldwide, renowned for cutting-edge scientific research, pluralist inquiry, and progressive academic values. As one of the largest higher education institutions in the Low Countries with over 54,000 students and 15,000 faculty and researchers across 11 faculties, Ghent University offers world-leading degree programs in engineering, biosciences, computer science, medicine, veterinary sciences, and law. Operating under its inspiring motto "Dare to Think" (Durf Denken), the university is an active founding member of the ENLIGHT European University Alliance and maintains expansive academic and research collaborations worldwide.

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