Established in 1995, Hogeschool Gent (University College Ghent) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Ghent (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), East Flanders. This institution also has a branch campus in Aalst. Officially recognized by the Vlaams Ministerie van Onderwijs en Vorming, België (Flemish Ministry of Education and Training of Belgium), Hogeschool Gent (HoGent) is a large coeducational Belgian higher education institution. Hogeschool Gent (HoGent) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 27 years old Belgian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HoGent also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.