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Pre-arrival information

Living in Belgium

Studying at Ghent University

Leaving Ghent University

🌍 Pre-arrival information


Pre-arrival online Q&A or Walk-in sessions

Accepted, what’s next?

Study at Ghent University

Cost of living

Insurance

Accommodation

↗️ International students in Ghent

[How to get from the airport (Brussels) to Ghent by train](https://international-support-team-gent-university.notion.site/How-to-get-from-the-airport-Brussels-to-Ghent-by-train-a1958de24ee1455aaf39afe6a614f5ee)

↗️ Visa and residence permit for Belgium

↗️ Solvency and blocked account

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Contact


↗️ Team International Admission

↗️ Team International Support

↗️ Development Cooperation Office

↗️ Faculty Committees for Internationalisation

↗️ **Welcome Team of the Human Resources Department** (PhD candidates)

↗️ City map with Ghent University campuses, restaurants, halls of residence, ...

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The Student Centre is the place to go for all your questions. We welcome both current and prospective students, whether you're still undecided about what to study, have just begun, are nearing graduation, or are pursuing a PhD.

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Degree/Exchange/PhD?

Accepted, what’s next?

Registration/enrolment at Ghent University

Registration at the migration office

Leisure

The city

Film, music, dance ...

Sports in Ghent & Bruges

Student associations

↗️ Visit Gent

Events 2025-2026

Welcome Day: September 18, 2025

Farewell First semester: 29 January 2026

Welcome Day: February 5th, 2026 - Semester 2 students

Night at the Museum: April 20th 2026

Practical

Banking

Transport

Waste management

Laundry

Second-hand in Ghent

Some words & phrases in Dutch

Taxes

Legal advice

Events 2026-2027

Welcome Day Semester 1 and Year: 17 September 2026

Welcome Day Semester 2: Thursday 4 February 2027

⛑️ First Aid

Security Department and Emergency Centre

Health Matters

Important telephone numbers:

Studying at Ghent University


The Student Centre

πŸ‘‹πŸ½ Leaving Ghent University


Checklist for exchange students leaving Ghent

Checklist for International degree students leaving Ghent

Checklist for International PhD Candidate leaving Ghent

Infinitum - Ghent University Alumni

About the International Student Guide Made with the (arrival) needs of international students in mind, it answers practical questions about your arrival and living and studying in Ghent. It will prove useful to you upon arrival and remains a reference tool during your stay. It's a good idea to install the Notion app on your mobile device and keep this guide close at hand. Is something missing in this guide? Do you have suggestions? Send us an πŸ“© [email protected]

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