Construction of new Howest campus in Bruges started

This afternoon the start of construction was celebrated in the presence of Flemish Minister of Education Ben Weyts. Lode Degeyter, general manager of Howest: “It is actually the final piece of a very important story in which we will integrate all courses on this site. In time we will leave the center of Bruges and all courses here can, based on the idea of ​​cross-pollination, be able to provide innovative education and research. experience.”

The new campus building right next to Bruges station is a dream location for education. As a knowledge center for very diverse courses, it will become very important. Ben Weyts, Flemish Minister of Education: “It is an expensive project but also a fantastic location. Close to the station. In terms of mobility and accessibility, it is mustache. As a flagship, it also points to innovation in education.”

With this new building, Bruges is putting itself even more on the map as a city of education. It will take more than two years before the complex is finished.