Want to know more about studying at Howest? Chat with one of our Howest Student Ambassadors who will be happy to answer your questions about student life or Howest English-taught programmes. For admissions or tuition questions please visit the Apply Now page or contact Admissions. Howest news Evenement RUN-EU Innovation Meets Regions 2027 Join us in Bruges, Belgium for the 2027 edition of RUN-EU Innovation Meets Regions (IMR), hosted by Howest University of Applied Sciences and focused on the theme of Active Health: Exploring how innovation, technology, education, research and community engage Evenement International Practical Talks Moving to a new country to study is exciting, but it also comes with lots of questions. How do you apply? Which documents do you need? When should you start looking for a room? And where do you even begin? Evenement Online Open Day Tuesday 19 January 2027 Join our Online Open Day on 19 January at 2PM CET and discover how we work, how students are supported and what it feels like to become part of the Howest community. Alumnus in spotlight: Energy Management Senne Vanderplaetse, alumnus of Howest's Energy Management programme, was elected Junior Energy Manager of the Year. With his bachelor's thesis on the energetic optimisation of the HVAC system at Van Marcke's head office, Senne prevailed over three other finalists. Discover the full story A day in the life: Digital Arts and Entertainment As part of the 'Group Projects' unit, a group of final-year students built a VR experience for one of Lago Kortrijk's waterslides. Discover the full story Innovation in Postgraduate Palliative Care Senne Vanderplaetse, alumnus of Howest's Energy Management programme, was elected Junior Energy Manager of the Year. Discover the full story Alumnus in spotlight: Energy Management A day in the life: Digital Arts and Entertainment Innovation in Postgraduate Palliative Care