After graduation
Source: https://www.ugent.be/student/en/after-graduation Parent: https://www.ugent.be/student/en/study-support/studentcounsellingservice.htm
Graduation events 2026
In the spotlight:
- *26/3:* EVOLV at Flanders Expo Ghent
Don't want to miss a single career event?
Find all the information in one place:
Getting a job
Preparing for the labour market
What starting a career will be like? How to take your first steps on the job market? The Student Career Hub offers information, tips and tools to get you started.
Job opportunities and career events
Do you want to know which companies are looking for graduating Ghent University Talent? Discover a wide range of company profiles, vacancies and career events in the Ghent University Career Center.
Note: change your Ghent University mail address to your personal mail address after registration (via 'account settings' in the user menu). This way, you'll maintain easy access to the Ghent University Career Center after graduation.
Entrepreneurship
Would you rather be your own boss and is there an entrepreneur in you? Gentrepreneur the contact point for Ghent's enterprising students.
- Gentrepreneur (Dutch)
Orientation year in Belgium for non-EEA graduates
Continuing your education
Do you want to keep your head buried in your books for a while longer? Are you on the look-out for a suitable way to continue your education?
Master degrees
Find out which master’s of master after master’s programmes you are qualified for based on the diploma you obtained. This is the perfect way to broaden or deepen the knowledge you acquired!
Ghent University Association partner institutions
Higher Education Register
This platform allows you to get acquainted with every study programme Flanders has on offer.
Lifelong learning
How do you stay updated in an fast-changing world? UGent offers a wide range of lectures, study days, further training, micro-credentials and postgraduate courses to sharpen your skills. Find the programme that suits you:
Becoming a PhD student
You might be considering embarking on a PhD at Ghent University. Find out what your possibilities are and which steps you should take.
Going abroad
Whether you want to study, do an internship or conduct research; all of these possibilities are right there for you to explore!
Alumni platform
Dare to think, your whole life long! Stay close to your alma mater Ghent University and fellow alumni, meet exciting new people, participate in alumni activities and discover our full range of offerings for former students.