Language of instruction

The language of instruction at Ghent University is Dutch. Therefore, all bachelor programmes are taught in Dutch. However, as mentioned below, UGent does offer a whole range of international courses instructed in English. The common language of the doctoral programme is English. Good language proficiency is absolutely necessary and formally required.

- A crucial part of admission are the language requirements per study level.

- Language tests and preparatory language courses are possible at the University Language Centre.

Study programmes

Besides a good language command, a well-motivated study choice is highly important. Ghent University offers one of the broadest range of study opportunities in Flanders: from the undergraduate level (bachelor) to postgraduate level (master and advanced master level), to even doctoral degree (PhD), all fully accredited programmes.

International courses

International courses are study programmes taught in English. At Ghent University there are different types of international programmes, some are awarded by a degree, others are awarded by a certificate.

• Master programmes, including ICP (leading to a master degree)
• Erasmus Mundus master programmes (leading to a master degree)
• Advanced master programmes (leading to a master degree)
• Postgraduate studies (leading to a certificate)
• Permanent training (continuing education) (leading to a certificate)

Study programmes in Dutch 

• Bachelor programmes (leading to a bachelor degree)
• Master programmes (leading to a master degree)
• Advanced master programmes (leading to a master degree)
• Postgraduate studies (leading to a certificate)
• Permanent training (continuing education) (leading to a certificate)