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↗️ 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
↗️ Team International Admission
↗️ Development Cooperation Office
↗️ Faculty Committees for Internationalisation
↗️ **Welcome Team of the Department of Personnel & Organization** (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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Registration/enrolment at Ghent University
Registration at the migration office
↗️ Visit Gent
Welcome Day: September 18, 2025
Farewell First semester: January 2026
Security Department and Emergency Centre
Important telephone numbers:
↗️ The academic year 2025-2026
Course about Belgium and the low countries
Special Status: Top League Athlete
↗️ Faculty and institutional ombuds offices
↗️ Knowledge and use of Generative AI for students
Checklist for exchange students leaving Ghent
Checklist for International degree students leaving Ghent
Checklist for International PhD Candidate leaving Ghent
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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 📩 [email protected]
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