Hasselt University is a young active centre of excellence in research, teaching and service delivery. It sees it as its social obligation to actively contribute to the sustainability and innovation of the region. It strives to be an innovation hub on the web. Hasselt University, therefore, places a high value on cooperation with other centers of expertise as well as with government agencies, businesses, and other organizations within Limburg in addition to other regions.
At present, the Universities of Hasselt and Maastricht are part of The Transnational University Limburg (tUL). Along along with Hogeschool PXL, it established the Limburg Association of Higher Education (AUHL).
Hasselt University History And Academics
Hasselt University was officially established in 1971 as 'LimburgsUniversitair Centrum' (LUC), but it was not until 1973 that the university - literally - opened its doors and welcomed its first students. Up until 1991, the university wasin reality it was a university for undergraduates with two faculties which included the Faculty of Dentistry and Medicine in addition to the Faculty of Sciences (with study programs in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Chemistry and Biology). In 1991 the university expanded the reach of its curriculum by transforming the Limburg Business School (EconomischeHogeschool Limburg), an independent university college which was located on the same campus in Diepenbeek, into the Faculty of Applied Economics. The same time, Hasselt University became entitled to host postgraduate courses and confer doctoral degrees within the three faculties.
Hasselt University Rankings
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World University Rankings by Times Higher Education |
351 |
2022 |
The World Global Rankings are a valuable resource that compiles authoritative lists of the world's greatest institutions. They can see how frequently they generate new ideas, how well-known they are across the world, and just how much they contribute to science and academia. After calculating and evaluating these factors, the universities are ranked according to their performance.
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QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities |
471 |
2022 |
The World University Rankings is one of the most prestigious international rankings that assesses university popularity and performance throughout the world. They assess a university's repute related to higher education professionals, corporations that hire graduates, and the quality of its teaching. The amount of foreign professors and students at institutions, and the time researchers refer scholarly articles, are all factors considered by QS. QS rates institutions based on these factors after comparing the calculated them.
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Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University |
501 |
2021 |
The ARWU Academic Ranking of world universities Ranking is the first of its kind in the world. It uses objective measures to rank the top 1000 schools and institutions in the world. They look at how many Nobel Laureates (Field Medalists) are headquartered there, how frequently their research is cited and referenced throughout the world, and how much they have contributed to other academic sectors. ARWU grades the universities based on these parameters after comparing the calculated them.
Hasselt University Education
Hasselt University has a distinctive approach to education. We urge kids to go beyond the pages of books and the walls of their classrooms. We provide them with information and skills. interaction and action Think and act with a lot of help. That is what it means to be a student at UHasselt. Our graduates are important, active, agile, and adaptable professionals.
Hasselt University Research
Hasselt University has decided to concentrate a significant percentage of its research resources on a few research institutions. The institutions want to address the whole research spectrum, from fundamental research to solid application development, through planned basic research. As a result, creative research and its assessment are significant components of the University's research policy.
The institution has chosen to focus research on many key areas in order to react to economic and social concerns. These priority areas were chosen from among the numerous opportunities that exist at the regional, national, and international levels.
Hasselt University Faculties and Research Institutes
6 faculties plus 2 School
- Architecture and Arts
- Business Management
- Medicine and Life Sciences
- Engineering Technology
- Law
- Rehabilitation Sciences
- Sciences
- + School of Transportation Sciences
- + School of Educational Studies
Hasselt University has six research institutes:
Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED)
- Data Science Institute (Censtat)
- Institute for Materials Research (imo-imomec)
- Institute for Environmental Sciences (CMK)
- Expertise Centre for Digital Media (EDM)
- Transportation Research Centre (IMOB)
- Limburg Clinical Research Centre (LCRC)
Hasselt University Student Service
Housing Service
The cost of lodging is not included in the registration fee. The following are some possible hotels/hostels:
- Youth Hostel Hasselt
- De ploeg diepenbeek
- Holiday Inn
- Holiday Inn Express
- Radisson Blu
- Hotel The Century
Library Service
The library is a popular study spot for many students. We expect everyone to respect the library's peace and quiet. You can use a PC or your laptop/tablet to browse the UHasselt network. Visitors are welcome to use the library's free computers. The uHasselt wifi network is available to Hasselt University students, employees, and emeritus.
Hasselt University Student Life
Campus Life
- On the Hasselt campus, Hasselt University is housed in the former jail (Oude Gewangenis). This Hasselt building on the Martlerenlan is the first place you go when you initially enroll in the university and where you go for all of your student administration interactions.
- On the Dieppenbeck campus, the facilities of student administration and student facilities, study teachers, and the ombudsman may be found in Building D (Block D).
- The Tuition for Law program is largely offered on the Hasselt city campus.
- Students from various programs normally attend classes on the Diepenbeck campus (in other buildings). Students can use public transportation between the two campuses.
Accreditation
Hasselt University is a forward-thinking institution with a strong international focus. It stands for academic quality, world-class research in cutting-edge fields, and a strong dedication to entrepreneurship. This is reflected in U-placement MultiRank's of being among the top 10% of universities globally. The overarching goal is to achieve academic brilliance while also being economically and socially relevant. Hasselt University has a large worldwide network and is involved in a number of international research and educational programmes.
In the Times Higher of University Under 50 Years of Age, Hasselt University is rated 65th.