PXL University of Applied Sciences and Arts

PXL University of Applied Sciences and Arts (PXL) is a dynamic and vibrant organisation, a centre of expertise for innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship in Flanders (Belgium). It is a professional Higher Education Institute with campuses in and around Hasselt, located in the heart of Europe, close to Brussels. PXL University professionalises people and organisations and contributes to welfare and well-being. By interweaving education, research, services, and the arts, PXL University wants its students (a.k.a. junior colleagues) and staff to grow further as excellent professionals following the X-Factor Model, which has 4 characteristics: Empathy & Passion (‘Empassion’), Entrepreneurial & innovative mindset, Interdisciplinary Skills and International Cooperation.

PXL University offers 35 degree programmes: 17 associate degree programmes (EQF 5), 19 professional bachelor programmes (EQF 6) in Business, Education, Healthcare, IT, Media & Tourism, Music, Social Work and Technology, and an academic bachelor and master programmes (EQF 7) in Arts, hosting more than 10,000 students and 1,100 staff members.

PXL University enhances research in above mentioned disciplines with a total of 293 researchers, 216 projects and 133 service projects resulting in close collaboration with 401 private companies (SME’s) and social profit organisations. Currently, PXL collaborates internationally with more than 40 partners.