Advanced Bachelor of Bioinformatics

Howest University of Applied Sciences
Belgium, Kortrijk

BIT - Bioinformatics Belgium, Bruges

Study location	Belgium, Bruges
Type	Advanced Bachelor, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year (60 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	AdBA
Course code	ADVBABIT

Tuition fee	€7,157 per year Non-EEA citizens, with the exception of of those who have unlimited residence in Belgium, those who have a temporary protection or a refugee status or a candidate refugee with an ongoing procedure in Belgium, those who have a residence permit for Belgium for at least one year, and that permit is not for study. Students from candidate EU member states pay the same tuition fee as other non-EEA students. The tuition fee does not include additional price for software specific for each programme. For further information please visit our website.
Application fee	€50 one-time
Deposit	€1,157 one-time Paying the deposit of the tuition fee is a required part of the application procedure for all applicants in need of a visa to come to Belgium for study. The deadline for this payment is June 15, 2024

Tuition fee

€7,157 per year

Non-EEA citizens, with the exception of of those who have unlimited residence in Belgium, those who have a temporary protection or a refugee status or a candidate refugee with an ongoing procedure in Belgium, those who have a residence permit for Belgium for at least one year, and that permit is not for study. Students from candidate EU member states pay the same tuition fee as other non-EEA students. The tuition fee does not include additional price for software specific for each programme. For further information please visit our website.

Application fee

€50 one-time

Deposit

€1,157 one-time

Paying the deposit of the tuition fee is a required part of the application procedure for all applicants in need of a visa to come to Belgium for study. The deadline for this payment is June 15, 2024

Entry qualification	Bachelor diploma (or higher) Everyone who holds a diploma of higher education testifying that the knowledge of molecular biology is present on bachelor level (e.g. Biomedical Laboratory Science, Agro and Biotechnology, Chemistry option biochemistry …) can join this advanced bachelor programme. Also relevant Master degrees (Industrial Engineer chemistry option biochemistry, Bio-engineer in cell and gene biotechnology, Master degree in biotechnology …) are eligible. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / German / French / Dutch. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English, German, French, Dutch (issued in or officially translated along with verified copies). If the documents are in another language than Dutch, French, German or English, they must be translated by a sworn translator.

Entry qualification

Bachelor diploma (or higher)

Everyone who holds a diploma of higher education testifying that the knowledge of molecular biology is present on bachelor level (e.g. Biomedical Laboratory Science, Agro and Biotechnology, Chemistry option biochemistry …) can join this advanced bachelor programme. Also relevant Master degrees (Industrial Engineer chemistry option biochemistry, Bio-engineer in cell and gene biotechnology, Master degree in biotechnology …) are eligible.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / German / French / Dutch.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English, German, French, Dutch (issued in or officially translated along with verified copies).
If the documents are in another language than Dutch, French, German or English, they must be translated by a sworn translator.

Language requirements	English The minimum level required is the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference. The following documents are accepted as proof: - a recent TOEFL Certificate: minimum score: 550 points (paper-based), 213 points (computer-based) or 79 points (internet-based); - a recent IELTS Certificate from the British Council: minimum score 6.5; - a GCSE Certificate English with score A*-C; - one of the following Cambridge English certificates: First Certificate in English (FCE), Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): - a certificate of the English language Test awarded by the University Language Center (UCT) of Ghent University; - a Dutch diploma “Voorbereidend wetenschappelijk onderwijs” (VWO); - an International Baccalaureate diploma in English or with a minimum grade of 5 for the course English A or B high level or minimum grade 6 for the course English B standard level; – a European Baccalaureate diploma with English as first language and a score of at least 6, or as second language and a score of at least 7; – proof that you have successfully completed at least one year of a full-time English-taught study programme in secondary education or at least 30 credits of an English-taught study programme in higher education have been successfully completed (applicable to institutions in the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and EEA countries, as well as international schools around the world); - a Duolingo Language Certificate with a minimum score of 110 or higher; - IELTS Indicator: minimum score of 6.5.

Language requirements

English

The minimum level required is the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference. The following documents are accepted as proof:

- a recent TOEFL Certificate: minimum score: 550 points (paper-based), 213 points (computer-based) or 79 points (internet-based);
- a recent IELTS Certificate from the British Council: minimum score 6.5;
- a GCSE Certificate English with score A*-C;
- one of the following Cambridge English certificates: First Certificate in English (FCE), Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE):
- a certificate of the English language Test awarded by the University Language Center (UCT) of Ghent University;
- a Dutch diploma “Voorbereidend wetenschappelijk onderwijs” (VWO);
- an International Baccalaureate diploma in English or with a minimum grade of 5 for the course English A or B high level or minimum grade 6 for the course English B standard level;
– a European Baccalaureate diploma with English as first language and a score of at least 6, or as second language and a score of at least 7;
– proof that you have successfully completed at least one year of a full-time English-taught study programme in secondary education or at least 30 credits of an English-taught study programme in higher education have been successfully completed (applicable to institutions in the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and EEA countries, as well as international schools around the world);
- a Duolingo Language Certificate with a minimum score of 110 or higher;
- IELTS Indicator: minimum score of 6.5.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application. Your motivation letter, which should be written in English, will help us learn more about you and your motivation to study the programme of your choice at Howest University of Applied Sciences.

Other requirements

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

Your motivation letter, which should be written in English, will help us learn more about you and your motivation to study the programme of your choice at Howest University of Applied Sciences.

More information	howest.be/..ced-bachelor-of-bioinformatics

Apply now! Academic year 2025/26

1 Jun 2025, 23:59:59
Central European Time

15 June 2025 – final deadline for payment of the blocked account money, the non-refundable deposit and providing legalised documents. Any incomplete application will be rejected.

22 Sept 2025

Save to my wishlist

Apply now! Academic year 2025/26

1 Jun 2025, 23:59:59
Central European Time

15 June 2025 – final deadline for payment of the blocked account money, the non-refundable deposit and providing legalised documents. Any incomplete application will be rejected.

22 Sept 2025

Save to my wishlist

AdBAAdvanced Bachelor of Bioinformatics