Research at Ghent University

Ghent University is one of the fastest growing Higher Education Institutions in Western Europe, in student numbers as well as in research intensity. Over 3,000 academic staff members play a significant role in the university's mission of pushing the boundaries of fundamental research and valorising their research findings through publications, product development, conferences, etc.

News and events

Focus
The "Research in Focus" pages give visitors a flavour of the wide range of research expertise at Ghent University and of its research policies.

Support
Staff members from the Department of Research Affairs provide research support in many different fields: applying for research funding, managing research projects, technology transfer, finding reference material in the University Library or in digital databases. This information is relevant for all researchers at Ghent University, from Ph.D. students to senior professors.

Opportunities
There are many opportunities for international researchers to cooperate with or to work at Ghent University. Essential information on research scholarships, mobility issues or institutional cooperation on our website can be a first step towards working in or with our institution.

Doctoral Schools
The Ghent University Doctoral Schools are the first point of contact for junior researchers. On their website you will find information on admission procedures, courses and events.

Development Cooperation
Students, researchers and international partners involved in development cooperation, or interested in these issues, have their own portal with specific information tailored to their needs.