Howest, de Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen (English: Howest University of Applied Sciences), abbreviated as HOWEST, is a university of applied sciences in West-Flanders, a province of Belgium with five campuses situated in Bruges and Kortrijk.

Howest is an entrepreneurial University of Applied Sciences known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education and research, and its close collaboration with industry, business and the social profit sector. Howest is a member of Ghent University Association and is fully accredited by NVAO, the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation. It offers 24 Bachelors, 10 Associate Degrees and many Postgraduate Certificate programmes, all with a strong practical focus, in the areas of Business & Management, Industrial Sciences & Technology, Digital Design, Architecture, Healthcare, Education and Social Sciences. Howest is renowned for its Tech-programmes, such as Cybersecurity, Digital Design and Development and Digital Arts and Entertainment. 

Field-driven assignments, on-the-job training and internships are key components of each programme.