The following information is for students who do not have a proof of language knowledge yet.

Ghent University is located in Flanders (Belgium), where the official language is Dutch. The official language of instruction at Ghent University is also Dutch. However, a growing number of courses is taught in English. Please check the online course catalogue to find out in which language of instruction the course you want to register for is taught in. (see the course catalogue).

As not all incoming students have a sufficient knowledge of Dutch at the start of their study, Ghent University requires a good knowledge of English in order to communicate and function in an academic context.

Form Language requirements for Exchange Students

• Academic Year 2011-2012: .doc or .docx  or .pdf 
• Academic Year 2012-2013: .doc or .docx or .pdf

Courses

During the summer months and during the academic year, there will be Dutch courses for Exchange students in the UGent Language Centre (UCT). More information can be found here. 

How to get a Certificate of our Ghent University Language Centre?

One way to prove your knowledge of English, is a a recent Certificate of a University Language Centre, testifying that the student masters the necessary knowledge of English to function academically. The Language Centre of Ghent University (UCT) will also organise tests of English knowledge. If you want to take part in one of these tests, you have to register at the UCT as soon as possible:

Test dates English & Dutch:  see this webpage

Test venue: University Language Centre UCT, Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 136, B-9000 Gent

Cost price of the test: 60 EUR (however, if you decide to take another course of English in the UCT later, this 60 EUR will be deducted from the registration price for the course)

If you have already given us another type of proof of knowledge of English, you do not have to do these tests anymore.

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