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When did the University of Ghent begin teaching only in Flemish?
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The University of Ghent transitioned to using Flemish (Dutch) as its sole language of instruction permanently in 1930.12
While the university had briefly adopted Flemish during the German occupation of World War I in 1916, it reverted to French in 1918 before the final, permanent change occurred in 1930 following a long-standing campaign by the Flemish movement.12