# Starting test, positioning test and entrance examinations

**Source**: https://www.ugent.be/prospect/en/administration/application/requirement/admission-bachelor/positioningtests-admissionexams.htm
**Parent**: https://www.ugent.be/prospect/en/administration/application/requirement/admission-bachelor/overview.htm

## 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 too**is available in Dutch only**.

Timely [registration](https://www.ijkingstoets.be/) 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](https://www.ijkingstoets.be/) 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](https://www.vlaanderen.be/toelatingsexamens) (in Dutch only).