As a registered international student, staff or guest of Ghent University, you agree to comply with the rules and regulations under which the University, its staff and students must operate. The principles of the regulations underpinning these are set out in a number of codes and regulations.

The Education and Examination Code affects every exchange and degree student. The Education and Examination Code for Doctoral Matters affects the PhD candidates. The codes cover a wide variety of important topics, such as:

− Structure of the academic year

− Description of the academic system

− Enrolment regulations

− Teaching and evaluation methods

− Rules pertaining to a study programme and/or course unit

− Provisions for educational activities

− Examination regulations

− Fraud and irregularities (e.g. plagiarism). UGent has a very strict policy regarding this so please read it carefully

− Complaints and appeals

Every year the Education and Examination Code and the Education and Examination Code for Doctoral Matters are reviewed and approved by the Board of Governors. Therefore all articles are valid and binding for one academic year.