Welcome to Howest!

Welcome days

Will you be starting at Howest in September?

Let us help you make a smooth start with our Welcome Days, from 16 to 20 September:

get your class schedule
learn how to use your Howest e-mail account
learn about the academic and examination regulations
learn about all the possibilities for study support
get to know other new students in a relaxed atmosphere.

In short, you will find out everything you need to know for a successful start at Howest. Don't miss it!

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Registration

After your online registration and final enrollment, the student administration office will review your file. If everything is in order, your enrollment will be forwarded to all Howest systems and your student profile will be created. You will receive a confirmation email with further instructions at your private email address.

You are now officially a member of our Howest community!

Your Howest-account

Your Howest account gives you access to the Howest systems. You will receive all Howest communication at the email address linked to your account. You will receive your Howest username via email to your private email address (check your spam folder). To activate your account you will need to set up your password

Follow the instructions

Having technical problems with your account?

Student portal

After your registration is complete, the student secretariat will check your file to make sure everything is in order. Once they give the green light, a number of important documents will be prepared for you in iBamaflex, the student portal of Howest.

On this portal, you will find:

your study contract
the list of books and study materials
the documentation needed to obtain your train or bus ticket to campus
the transfer form for your registration fee

If you have any questions, please consult our Frequently Asked Questions

Another question? Feel free to contact the studentadmin [at] howest.be (student administration office.)

Your Howest-mailbox

Once your account is configured, you will be able to log in to your Howest-mailbox.

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Your student card

On the first day of the new academic year, you will receive your student card from the institution. This is the ultimate proof that you are part of our Howest community.

Your student card is the preferred payment method on campus. The Howest campuses are completely cashless. This means that you can only pay with a bank card or your student card at the restaurants and vending machines. Discover in this video how to load money onto your card.

Printing on campus can only be done with your student card.

Study materials

Laptop

As a Howest student, you will need a laptop. Thanks to the laptop project, you can get great value for money when purchasing a new device.

Software

All software for your study programme (and much more) can be found via academicsoftware.eu

The software package required for your study programme is included in the extra study costs. Since the software licenses are valid for one year, the package is only activated at the start of the academic year.

Other programme-specific software can be purchased at a student-friendly price.

Books

As from 09/09 you can purchase your books online via StudentShop of Standaard Boekhandel with your Howest login. Details about your order (delivery, returns ...) can be found under the Practical section.

Students of DAE and IPO buy their books themselves and not through that StudentShop of Standaard Boekhandel.

Beware: not every program uses books. Check on iBamaflex "My Study Materials" if you need books for your enrollment!

Don't wait too long to order so your books can be delivered as soon as possible!

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Guidance

The step to higher education is not self-evident for everyone. This is why Howest puts a lot of effort into supporting you during your studies, so that you can complete your study programme in the best possible way. For us, the student is central and personal contact with the lecturers is of paramount importance.

Entry-level courses

The transition from secondary to higher education is not always evident. In order to make this transition easier, we offer a series of entry-level courses that prepare you for your professional degree or graduate studies.

Study coaching

In addition to the guidance from within the study programme, you can address the study coach for extra customized assistance.

Requesting support

Students can get extra support if needed through our student services department. Our staff aim to make each student’s study path as comfortable as possible in line with the competencies required for the course. This includes students with special needs, top athletes and working students.

Customised support is available and can be requested through one of our talent coaches.