Go International! Within each discipline, the importance of the international context is constantly increasing. Each Howest training has therefore embedded learning with an open mind in its programme and offers various opportunities for internationalisation for its students and staff.Howest actively participates in European and national mobility programmes such as Erasmus, the scholarship programmes of both the Flemish Government and the Province of West Flanders, and VLIR-UOS for development cooperation.Howest has been strengthening its profile as an initiator and partner school for international projects for years.Our technological courses are linked to various R & D projects with foreign companies and are part of an expansive academic research network with partners from many countries. The are also active in European research programmes.Contact our International Office What are you looking for? International mobility Discover the possibilities! International Partners Howest programmes work with partner colleges and universities in as many as 43 countries worldwide. A distinct opportunity to study abroad. Study Trips Most study program organize a trip abroad as part of their program. Internationalisation at home Make international connections at Howest! Howest students around the world! Do you dream of an adventure abroad? View the images from the ‘Share your Experience 25-26’ competition here. These come from students who travelled abroad in the autumn of 2025 and/or the spring of 2026 for their studies or internship. A big thank you to everyone who submitted photos and testimonials! Keep dreaming of travel and adventures! Watch the video Do you dream of an adventure abroad? View the images from the ‘Share your Experience 24-25’ competition here. These come from students who travelled abroad in the autumn of 2024 and/or the spring of 2025 for their studies or internship. A big thank you to everyone who submitted photos and testimonials! Keep dreaming of travel and adventures! Watch the video