VIVES

Founded in 2013, VIVES is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Kortrijk (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), West Flanders. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Brugge, Oostende, Roeselare, Torhout. Officially recognized by the Vlaams Ministerie van Onderwijs en Vorming, België (Flemish Ministry of Education and Training of Belgium), VIVES is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Belgian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. VIVES offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 7 years old Belgian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. VIVES also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.