Program Overview
The Physical Land Resources Soil Science at Ghent University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Physical Land Resources Soil Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 1,812 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 1,812 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Gent, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Physical Land Resources Soil Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Pedology
- Applied Statistics
- Meteorology and Climatology
- Soil Chemistry
- Soil Physics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Each application file is evaluated by an admission board and has to be approved by the Faculty Council and by the Rector\'s office, irrespective of the diploma obtained.
- Applicants must have at least a Bachelor\'s degree of min. 3 year with good overall scores (at least a second class upper or equivalent).
- Applicants must be able to demonstrate through their transcripts basic science training in (i) mathematics or statistics and (ii) chemistry or biochemistry, and an overall academic education background in a relevant discipline like (either) agriculture, biology, forestry, environment, land and water management, physical geography, geology or civil engineering.
- Language requirements
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,812 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 1,812 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,812 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 1,812 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Ghent University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Ghent University
Ghent University
Ghent, Belgium
Ghent University is a public research university located in Ghent, in the East Flanders province of Belgium.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-26
- Language English
- Duration 24 months