University life
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Ghent: offbeat city in the heart of Europe
Discover Ghent: a human-scale city with the heartbeat of a metropolis, a city of trailblazers and free spritis and an authentic place with a rich past and an exciting future.
Ghent is a vibrant city in the centre of Europe. Combining historical beauty with culture, creativity and an excellent restaurant and nightlife scene, Ghent is called Europe’s best kept secret by Lonely Planet and ranked as the third most authentic destination in the world according to National Geographic Traveler Magazine.
Ghent is Ghent University and vice versa: the city and the university are complementary partners. Ghent University regularly meets the city council for informative discussions between city, university and students, about hot topics such as environmental and waste disposal policies.
Learn more about what Ghent has to offer
Travel to Ghent
- How to get to Ghent
- Public transport in Belgium
- Video on how to travel from Brussels International Airport to Ghent
About Ghent University
Discover everything you need to know about Ghent University (UGent): from our credo Dare to Think, and our mission and values, to our campuses, locations and history.
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Housing facilities
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Restaurants
Ghent University has a wide range of student restaurants. Staff are also welcome. They are all situated in the vicinity of the faculties. Service and food are of a high quality, the prices are the lowest in town.
Sports Centre
Ghent University boasts a fully-equipped sports centre (called "GUSB"):
- 3 large and 2 small halls for indoor activities
- A 25-meter swimming pool
- An instruction pool
- 2 saunas
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Special attention is devoted to sports for disabled students. The university also offers individual supporting services and counselling for students who are actively involved in top-class sports.
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Bicycle rent and transport
The car-free city centre is tailor-made for the pedestrian and the cyclist.
With bus and tram you can reach any part of the city quickly and easily (even on weekend evenings) and taxis are also readily available.
Our university is not located on one campus, like many other universities. Most faculties have a building of their own.
Location of faculties and services at Ghent University
Cost of living in Belgium
How much does life in Belgium cost?
Job service for students
Ghent University has a job database in order to help students find a suitable student job.
Everyday life and family
- Child care and international schools
- Medical service for students
- Pregnancy
- Intending on bringing your family with you? Read more about the family reunification procedure
- Banking
- Taxes and other payments requests
Discover all employee benefits
For Ghent University related administration, funding and fees, visit the pages for prospective students, current students, PhD or staff.
Culture and leisure
There is so much to experience at Ghent University and in the city of Ghent! Looking for a student association? Visit our science museum, the GUM (Ghent University Museum). Join one of our choirs or orchestras. Discover our regional platforms. And more!
Programmes
Curious to see if one of our programmes is the perfect fit for you? We offer master programmes, postgraduate studies and exchange programmes taught in English. Or maybe you're more interested in PhD studies or courses for Lifelong learning?