Colleges and universities undergo an institutional assessment every six years, and in 2024 Howest got a review. And we scored exceptionally well! The review committee has experienced Howest as an entrepreneurial, innovative university of applied sciences that is future-oriented and adopts a student-first approach.

Are you an international student looking for a game development, animation & VFX school where you can follow your dreams? Look no further!

Our bachelor’s programmes in Industrial Product Design (IPO) and Digital Arts & Entertainment (DAE) have once again taken gold at the prestigious The Rookies Awards 2024!

Digital Arts & Entertainment is thrilled to announce the official opening of our Virtual Production (VP) studio

DAE & BPOST Unveil Exclusive Stamp Collection!

Howest’s Digital Arts and Entertainment (DAE) has again secured a podium place in the ‘Best Game Design & Development School’ category of the internationally renowned competition The Rookies. After victories in 2017, 2018 and 2021, the silver medal once again confirms the outstanding quality of Kortrijk’s game training program. The successive top rankings also translate into an increasing influx of international students. This year, almost half of the first-year students come from abroad.

Curious about everyday life in Belgium, from our campus to the food and extracurricular activities? Want to know how much homework you will have each night, or how the Belgian educational system differs from your own?

“Anticipating Your Future!”

Howest is an entrepreneurial University of Applied Sciences known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education and research, and its close collaboration  with industry, business and the social profit sector.