Starting test, positioning test and entrance examinations
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Starting tests
Many study programmes offer a positioning test, some programmes have a starting test (‘starttoets’), for these programmaes you must take part in the test in order to enrol.\ Both type of tests consist of multiple choice questions and test your mathematical and scientific skills and knowledge in relation to the expected entry level of the specific bachelor’s programme. Based on your results, you will be able to compare your skills and knowledge with other participants.
Note: all tests are available in Dutch only. All bachelor’s programmes at Ghent University are taught in Dutch.
Participation in a starting test is mandatory for the following bachelor’s programmes:
- Biochemistry and biotechnology
- Biology
- Biomedical sciences
- Bio-engineering sciences
- Chemistry
- Engineering sciences: architecture
- Engineering sciences
- Geography and geomatics
- Geology
- Industrial engineer: life sciences
- Industrial sciences
- Mathematics
- Pharmaceutical sciences
- Physics and astronomy
Regardless of your result on the positioning test, you can enroll in the program. However, if you do not pass the test, you will have to complete a mandatory remedial course. This course toois available in Dutch only.
Timely registration is mandatory. Registrations are open from January 15 until June 15 (session 1) or until August 15 (session 2).
Positioning tests
Participation in a positioning test ('ijkingstoets') is optional but highly recommended for the following bachelor's programmes:
- Business engineering
- Business economics
- Computer science
- Economics
- Rehabilitation sciences and physical therapy
Timely registration is mandatory. Registrations are open from January 15 until June 15.
Entrance examinations
Mandatory for medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine.
If you wish to study medicine, dentistry or veterinary medicine, you must pass (and be favourably ranked) for the entrance exam. \ These tests are available in Dutch only, since Dutch is also the language of instruction of these programmes.
More information (in Dutch only).