An informed decision

One cannot discount the impact of the financial factor when deciding to study and/or work abroad. Moreover, students who want to study at Ghent University have to dispose of sufficient financial means to cover all expenses during the whole period of study.

Also, keep in mind that applying for a scholarship and applying for admission at UGent are two different things. Applying for funding does not imply that UGent has received your application as a student/researcher. And being granted funding does not imply that you have been accepted at UGent as a student/employee.

Below you find an overview of UGent funding possibilities and/or scholarship programmes.

Funding your studies

• Bachelor and Master level
• Exchange programmes
  and International education programmes
  
• Erasmus Mundus Partnerships
  
• Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
  
• Development Cooperation (ICP - VLIRUOS)
  

• Other
• Training programmes within the framework of development cooperation (ITP - VLIRUOS)
  

Funding your research (incl. PhD scholarships)

• Opportunities for PhD students
• Postdoctoral opportunities
• Institutional cooperation
• Job opportunities at UGent

Your own government may also offer scholarships for study and/or research abroad. Contact the appropriate authorities in your country.

Check the Scholarship Search  (right hand corner of this page) for other funding opportunities.

Visa & travel

• Visa (including how to obtain proof of sufficient financial means)
  
• Travel expenses

Expenses

• Tuition fees
• Insurance
• Accommodation
• Cost of living and estimated budget
• Shopping (incl. second-hand stuff)

Other money matters

• Getting paid as UGent employee
• Student jobs
• Taxes
• Social security
• Money and banking (currency, bank account, making payments)