# For degree students
**Source**: https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/for-degree-students
**Parent**: https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/for-degree-students/admission-degree-students-fea.htm
## What is a degree student?
Degree students are students that stay at UGent for the entire study programme and after successful completion, receive a UGent diploma. \
If you are only here for a limited amount of time and will obtain a diploma from your home university, you are an [exchange student](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/for-exchange-students).
## Why choose FEA?
The Faculty of Engineering and Architecture is one of the largest faculties of Ghent University. It combines state-of-the-art [research](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/research) with top-notch [education](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/education) in all significant engineering and architecture fields. The faculty strongly focuses on international relations. It offers a wide array of [master's programmes taught in English](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/for-degree-students/fea_programs) and is active in all major [exchange programmes](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/for-degree-students/international-experience/internationalisation.htm). Through research collaboration and educational links with top European institutions, the faculty strives to further enhance its international perspective.
## Why choose UGent?
UGent is an enterprising university with an international appeal. Our motto is "Dare to think": we encourage students and staff members to adopt a critical approach. During its 200 years of history, UGent has built a firm scientific reputation. The university can present an extensive record of international recognized research work.
## Study programmes
The Faculty of Engineering and Architecture offers a wide array of [study programmes](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/for-degree-students/fea_programs) in all major engineering and architecture domains.
## Welcome Days
Ghent University organizes welcome days for all new international students. Please attend both the UGent as the FEA welcome days to get all information and documents for a smooth start of your studies in Ghent.
- [UGent welcome days](https://www.ugent.be/en/administration/welcome)
- [FEA welcome days: iWISE - Introduction Week for International Students in Engineering](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/education/iwise/24-25-autumn/welcome-days-fea-autumn-2024-2025.htm)
## Prospective students
- [Faculty admission requirements](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/for-degree-students/admission-degree-students-fea.htm)
- [General admission requirements Ghent University](https://www.ugent.be/prospect/en/administration/application/requirement)
- [Application procedure](https://www.ugent.be/prospect/en/administration/application/application-degree)
- [Enrolment and administration](http://ugent.be/enrolment)
- [Funding](https://www.ugent.be/prospect/en/administration/fees-funding/funding-studies.htm)
- [Language requirements](https://www.ugent.be/prospect/en/administration/application/requirement/languagerequirements)
- [Language tests & courses](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/resolveuid/336da21025b7408dae5f4c0a4b5e7d34)
- [Tuition fees](https://www.ugent.be/student/en/administration/tuition)
- [Welcome days](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/education/iwise/24-25-autumn/welcome-days-fea-autumn-2024-2025.htm)
**[Contact form: request more info](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/for-degree-students/contact-form)**
## Admitted students
- [Faculty's calendar 2025-2026](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/faculty/fsa/academic_calendar_2025-2026.pf)
- [Faculty's calendar 2026-2027](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/faculty/fsa/academic_calendar_2026-2027)
- [UGent calendar](https://www.ugent.be/student/en/class-exam-exchange-intern/class-exam/academiccalendar)
- [Enrolment](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/for-degree-students/your-studies-in-ghent/curriculum.htm)
- [Laptop requirements](https://www.ugent.be/ea/nl/voor-studenten/laptop_en)
- [Language courses & tests](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/resolveuid/336da21025b7408dae5f4c0a4b5e7d34)
- [Study support](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/for-degree-students/your-studies-in-ghent/study-support.htm)
- Location
- [Classrooms](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/education/class-locations.pdf)
- [Indoor routes](https://soleway.ugent.be)
- [On campus workplaces for students](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/for-degree-students/your-studies-in-ghent/workplace)
- [Time tables](https://studiekiezer.ugent.be/en/zoek?zt=&aj=2021&otc=ManaBa&voMa=&voPB=&voAB=&taal=EN&fac=TW): click on your programme, select programme summary and download the course schedule for both semesters in the right corner
- [Welcome days](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/education/iwise/24-25-autumn/welcome-days-fea-autumn-2024-2025.htm)
## Enrolled students
- [Composing your personalised learning path (GIT)](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/for-degree-students/your-studies-in-ghent/curriculum.htm)
- [Education and examination code Ghent University](https://www.ugent.be/student/en/class-exam-exchange-intern/class-exam/education-examination-code) (specific faculty-related [addendum to the E&E Code](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/for-degree-students/your-studies-in-ghent/addendum_eec_2025.pdf))
- [Laptop](https://www.ugent.be/ea/nl/voor-studenten/laptop_en)
- [Exams](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/education/exams/exams.htm)
- [Attestation, credit certificates and diploma](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/for-degree-students/your-studies-in-ghent/certificates.html)
- [Master dissertation](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/education/master-dissertation)
- [Internships](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/for-degree-students/your-studies-in-ghent/traineeships)
- [Oasis-web for students](https://www.ugent.be/student/en/ict/educational-tools/oasis-web.htm)
- [Reporting absence](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/education/absence)
- [Use of electronic platforms](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/education/use-of-electronic-platforms.htm)
- [Welcome days](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/education/iwise/24-25-autumn/welcome-days-fea-autumn-2024-2025.htm)
- [Working Student](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/for-degree-students/workingstudent)
## International mobility
- [Going on exchange during your studies](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/for-degree-students/international-experience/internationalisation.htm)
- [Going abroad after your studies](https://www.ugent.be/student/nl/na-je-studies/naar-buitenland-na-studie) (in Dutch)
- [Safety and emergencies abroad](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/for-degree-students/international-experience/safetyabroad)
## Life in Ghent
- [Accommodation and housing](https://www.ugent.be/en/facilities/housing)
- [City of Ghent webpages for students](http://www.gent.be/?ch=STN)
- [Culture](http://www.visitgent.be/en/whats) in the city
- [Money matters](https://www.ugent.be/en/facilities/money)
- [Transport & travel](http://www.gent.be/gent.htm?id=151798&ch=STN)
- [Visa for Belgium](https://www.ugent.be/prospect/en/administration/visa)
## Study support
- [Learning track counselling & study support](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/for-degree-students/your-studies-in-ghent/study-support.htm)
- [Ombudspersons](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/education/ombudsservice/ombudsperson.htm)
- [Special status for students](https://www.ugent.be/prospect/en/administration/application/special-status/overview.htm)
- [Support services](http://www.ugent.be/en/facilities/support)
## Contact
- [Faculty International Relations Office](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/faculty/IRO/overview.htm)
- [Learning Track Counsellor](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/for-degree-students/your-studies-in-ghent/study-support.htm)
- [Faculty Student Administration](https://www.ugent.be/ea/en/faculty/fsa/fsa.htm)
## Facebook
- [Facebook page Faculty of Engineering and Architecture](http://www.facebook.com/ugent.fea)
- [Facebook group International students at the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture](http://www.facebook.com/groups/680173998802523)
## Related content
- [Medical service](https://www.ugent.be/student/en/study-support/medical/overview.htm)