Advanced research in criminology: border crossing, security and social justice
Ghent University offers this 24-month English-taught master's in Social Sciences in Ghent, ranked #169 by QS World 2025.
What it costs
Plan for a normal Ghent student life on top of any tuition fees.
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What you'll study
120 ECTS over 24 months — core foundations, then a track of your choice, then a thesis.
Core courses
Global Criminology · methodological skills for international research contexts · research on IMARC themes
Tracks
Where graduates end up
What graduates of this programme tend to do — and where they end up working.
Common career paths
Rankings
- QS World 2025#169
- QS — Medicine 2025#98
- QS — Law 2025#104
- QS — Engineering 2025#148
- QS — Computer Science 2025#263
Visa & life in Belgium
The practical stuff — what's allowed, what's funded, what to expect after you graduate.
- Student visa
- Visa Type D (Long-Stay Student Visa). Fee €200 · 8-12 wks processing · ~€803/month proof of funds. €803/month proof of funds. Annex 33 study permit covers part-time work.
- Post-study work
- Search-Year Residence Permit — 12 months. No employer sponsorship required during the search window. Apply at commune before student permit expires; for job search or business creation.
- Scholarships
- ARES Scholarships (FWB) · VLIR-UOS Scholarships · Erasmus Mundus
- English-taught master's
- ~250 English-taught master's; Flanders (KU Leuven, UGent, VUB) dominates. Source: studyinflanders.be.
About Ghent University
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Common questions
Is Advanced research in criminology: border crossing, security and social justice at Ghent University taught in English?
Yes — the programme is taught entirely in English.
What is the acceptance rate at Ghent University?
Not published. Most European public universities don't release acceptance rates — admission is requirements-based, so if you meet the stated requirements your application gets a full review rather than competing against a fixed quota.
Do I need GRE or GMAT scores?
No — GRE and GMAT scores are not required for this programme.
Can I work in Belgium after graduating?
Post-study work rights in Belgium depend on your nationality — EU/EEA citizens can work freely, and most EU countries offer a job-search permit for non-EU graduates. Check the national immigration authority for current rules.
Is Ghent University good for Social Sciences?
Ghent University ranks #98 in Medicine (QS 2025).
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