For whom?

Exchange students for studies (courses and/or Master's Dissertation) 

Exchange students are students that receive their diploma at their home university, and only stay at UGent for a limited time (1 semester or 1 academic year). Most come on Erasmus programme, but other exchange programs (like eg. Basileus, ASEM-duo, Science without borders, etc.) are also possible.

If you plan on studying an entire bachelor of master programme at our faculty, with the aim of obtaining a UGent diploma, you are a degree student.

Exchange students for traineeship/research/PhD

Students in this category come to Ghent University for a traineeship or research stay, often as part of their Master’s thesis or PhD project. They remain enrolled at their home university, where they will ultimately obtain their degree. The focus of their stay is on practical training or conducting research, rather than attending regular courses and obtaining credits. This type of academic mobility is frequently supported by programmes such as the Erasmus+ Traineeship or similar international initiatives.