FACT SHEET 2023-2024
Official name:

UNIVERSITEIT GENT / GHENT UNIVERSITY

Rector/President:

Prof. Dr. Rik Van de Walle

Academic Director Internationalization

Prof. Dr. Guido Van Huylenbroeck

International Relations Office

Het Pand, Onderbergen 1
9000 Ghent, Belgium+32 9 264 70 02 / 70 04
iro@ugent.be
www.ugent.be/enwww.ugent.be/international
Mr. Frederik De Decker

Head International Relations OfficeInter-institutional cooperation: Erasmus+ programme countries
Erasmus+ code
B GENT01
Erasmus+ University Charter Number

101013660

Erasmus+ institutional coordinator

Ms. Geneviève Cochez+32 9 264 70 16 genevieve.cochez@ugent.be

Bilateral cooperation with institutions outside of the Erasmus zone
Mr. Thomas Buerman (scholarships)+32 9 264 70 31 thomas.buerman@ugent.be
Coordination
Ms. Elisabeth Velle (agreements)+32 9 264 70 24 non-erasmusagreements@ugent.beInternational support teamMs. Benedicte Desmedt +32 9 264 83 76
Incoming student support / Outgoing
Ms. Joke De Spiegelaere + 32 9 264 83 04
student support / Degree student support / Ms. Maaike Dhondt +32 9 264 83 75
Inter-institutional agreement
Ms. Greet Naessens +32 9 264 70 34
administrationMs. Karen Wouters +32 9 264 70 25
international@ugent.beFacts and figures
Foundation

Founded in 1817 by the Dutch king Willem I (United Kingdom of the Netherlands)

Language ofinstruction

Dutch: most BA programmes and majority of MA programmes.
English: 1 BA programme
73 MA programmelarge number of exchange programmes (English taught courses)

Organisation

Main campus in Ghent; Campus in Kortrijk for Engineering Technology

Faculties

11 faculties spread over the city:- Arts and Philosophy- Law and Criminology- Sciences- Medicine and Health Sciences- Engineering and Architecture- Economics and Business Administration- Veterinary Medicine- Psychology and Educational Sciences- Bioscience Engineering- Pharmaceutical Sciences- Political and Social Sciences

Staff

15.000 staff members, 12% international staff
50.000, 15% international students
1.500 incoming exchange students
1.700 outgoing exchange students

Students(2022-2023)
Comprehensiveuniversity

50 BA programmes
172 MA programmes
73 English taught MA programmes

Course Catalogue

https://studiekiezer.ugent.be/en/zoek

EU

Active in almost all EU programmes in education and research

Rankings

Academic Ranking of World Universities (Shanghai Ranking): 74
Times Higher Education World University Rankings: 107

Organisation of the academic year 2023-2024
https://www.ugent.be/student/en/class-exam-exchange-intern/class-exam/academiccalendar

The academic year 2023-2024 will start on Monday 25th of September 2023. A detailed academic calendar see thelink above as soon as it is approved by the Board of Governors.
Nomination procedure
Please submit your nominations by filling out this online nomination form.
Deadlines nomination: 1st semester: 15th of April – 2nd semester: 15th of October

Application procedure
Exchange students can apply at Ghent University if there is an agreement between Ghent University and theirhome university. Information about the application procedure: www.ugent.be/exchangeapplication.
Deadlines application: 1st semester: 15th of May – 2nd semester: 15th of November

Language requirements
https://www.ugent.be/prospect/en/administration/application/languagerequirements.htm
A good knowledge of Dutch and/or English is essential for studying at Ghent University.
For information about language tests and courses: uct@ugent.be
Accommodation
http://www.ugent.be/en/facilities/housing
Housing is available at the University Halls of Residence, where a number of rooms is reserved for international
students. The Housing Office advises students on finding accommodation on the private rented market.
Exchange students can only apply for a room in the University Halls of Residence after having applied as an
exchange student at Ghent University: https://www.ugent.be/en/facilities/housing/exchange.htm
Disability
http://www.ugent.be/disability
Ghent University has facilities for students with a learning or physical disability. Disabled students can rely on thesupport services, which offer material, technical, and social aid.

Estimated cost of living
https://www.ugent.be/en/facilities
Variable
Tuition fee (for degree students only)
http://www.ugent.be/tuitionfee
Courses/books+/- € 500 per academic year
Study material+/- € 100 per academic year
Housing
Prices vary according to the location of the room
See this webpage for current prices
Transport: Bus, tram Pass (student)
Transport in Gent
Transport: Bike rental
Prices depend on which type of bike you rent
Insurance
https://www.ugent.be/prospect/en/administration/insurance-prospect-students

Health insurance is mandatory.
EU-inhabitants: European Health Insurance Card (= blue card)Non-EU: Worldwide health insurance or a copy of your application for health insurance at a 'ziekenfonds' inBelgium
Faculty Committees for Internationalization (FCI)
Faculty

FCI chairperson

FCI administrator

Faculty of Arts &Philosophy
www.flw.ugent.be

Prof. Lieve Van Hoof
lieve.vanhoof@ugent.be

Ms. An Desmet - an.desmet@ugent.be
Ms. Carine Focquaert carine.focquaert@ugent.be
Ms. Isabelle Jacob –isabelle.jacob@ugent.be
Ms. Katrien Rau - katrien.rau@ugent.be
Ms. Lieselotte Rouckhout –lieselotte.rouckhout@ugent.beFaculty of Law andCriminology
www.law.ugent.be

Director International Relations
Prof. Georges Martyn
georges.martyn@ugent.be
FCI Chairperson
Prof. Philip Traest
philip.traest@ugent.be

Mr. Ruben Van Bogaert
Ms. Sofie Cuypers
iro.law@ugent.beFaculty of Science
www.ugent.be/weProf. Dominique Adriaens
dominique.adriaens@ugent.be

Ms. Anja Sandrap (bilateral agreements)
Ms. Regine Coolen (students)
international.sci@ugent.beFaculty of Medicine& Health Sciences
www.ugent.be/geProf. Kristiane Van Lierde
kristiane.vanlierde@ugent.be

Ms. Astrid Delbeke
Ms. Adeline Moonsinternationalisation.ge@ugent.beFaculty Committees for Internationalization (FCI)
Faculty

FCI chairperson

FCI administrator

Faculty of Engineering &Architecturewww.ugent.be/ea

Prof. Kim Verbeken
kim.verbeken@ugent.be

Ms. Ann Vanoutryve
Ms. Nele De Wolf
Mr. Bert Coryninternational.ea@ugent.beFaculty of Economics &Business Administrationwww.ugent.be/ebProf. Luc Van Ooteghem
luc.vanooteghem@ugent.be

Ms. Elke De Vidts
Mr. Joris Gils
Mr. Nick Provoost
Ms. Veronique L'Ecluse
Ms. Laura Haek
int.feb@ugent.beFaculty of Veterinary
Medicinewww.ugent.be/diProf. Sarah Gabriëlsarah.gabriel@ugent.be

Ms. Tanya Struik
tanya.struik@ugent.beFaculty of Psychology &Pedagogical Sciences
www.ugent.be/pp

Prof. Kris Rutten
kris.rutten@ugent.be

Ms. Marisa Montero Perez
marisa.monteroPerez@ugent.beFaculty of Bioscience
Engineeringwww.ugent.be/bw

Prof. Mieke Uyttendaele
mieke.uyttendaele@ugent.be

Ms. Hilde Vandecasteele (agreements)
fci.fbw@UGent.be
Ms. Hanne Blondeel (outgoing mobility)
out.fbw@ugent.be
Mr. Michel Flement (incoming mobility)
in.fbw@ugent.beFaculty of
PharmaceuticalSciences
www.ugent.be/fw

Prof. Marthe De Boevre
marthe.deboevre@ugent.be

Ms. Annelies Cornelis
fci.fw@ugent.beFaculty of Political &Social Sciences
www.ugent.be/psProf. Ronan Van Rossem
ronan.vanrossem@ugent.be

Ms. Hilde Van Peteghem
Ms. Griet Claerhout
rio.psw@ugent.be