# Programmes

**Source**: https://www.ugent.be/en/programmes

## Bachelor programmes

Most bachelor programmes are taught in **Dutch** (only the Bachelor of Social Sciences is taught in English - application and enrolment at VUB). An overview of all programmes is published in our [course catalogue](https://studiekiezer.ugent.be/en/zoek?zt=&otc=Ba&voMa=&voPB=&voAB=&taal=EN).

## Master programmes

- [**Master programmes** taught in English](https://studiekiezer.ugent.be/en/zoek?zt=&otc=ManaBa&voMa=&voPB=&voAB=&taal=EN)
- [**Advanced master programmes** taught in English](https://studiekiezer.ugent.be/en/zoek?zt=&otc=ManaMa&voMa=&voPB=&voAB=&taal=EN)
- [**International Joint Master Programmes** offered by an international consortium](https://www.ugent.be/en/ghentuniv/mission/internationalisation/eu-funding/jointmaster.htm)
- [**International Course Programmes** for students from developing countries](https://www.ugent.be/en/research/funding/globalsouth/globalsouth-grants.htm)

## Postgraduate studies

Study and learning paths intended to enable you to explore the competences acquired upon completion of a bachelor's or master's study, in greater depth and scope, as part of your further professional training.\
An overview of all programmes is published in our [course catalogue](https://studiekiezer.ugent.be/en/zoek?zt=&otc=PGOP&voMa=&voPB=&voAB=&taal=EN).

## PhD studies

There are two possibilities to start a PhD at Ghent University: apply for an open PhD position or approach a specific Ghent University professor.\
[More information](https://www.ugent.be/phd)\

Short courses specifically for PhD students can be found on the webpage of the [Doctoral Schools](https://www.ugent.be/doctoralschool/en).

## Exchange programmes

Courses taught in English for [incoming](https://studiekiezer.ugent.be/en/zoek?zt=&otc=EXCH&voMa=&voPB=&voAB=&taal=EN) exchange students.

## Summer courses

[More information](https://www.ugent.be/en/programmes/seasonal-schools.htm)

## Lifelong learning

The various Academies for Lifelong Learning at Ghent University offer their courses through [the Nova Academy](https://www.ugent.be/en/programmes/lifelong-learning/overview.htm). Summer courses open to participants from the professional field are organized at the Nova Academy.

## Short-term Blended mobility

[More information](https://www.ugent.be/en/programmes/incoming-bip.htm)

## Practical information

- [Before your start: application, tuition fees, ...](https://www.ugent.be/prospect/en/administration)
- [As a Ghent University student: administration, classes, exams, ...](https://www.ugent.be/student/en)

## Contact

[Team International Support](https://www.ugent.be/en/ghentuniv/mission/internationalisation/iro/irostudentsupport.htm)