Welcome at Ghent University for International Students
We, the International Support Team, give international students a warm welcome and help them before, during and after their arrival at Ghent University.
International students can contact us by mail, phone or make an appointment for a meeting at our office or an online meeting (Microsoft Teams). Find us here.
Welcoming students at the start of UGent’s fall semester
We organize welcome sessions for new international degree and exchange students at the start of every semester.
Like all universities we had to adapt to the COVID-19 situation but we have decided to plan and organize Welcome Days in September 2021.
We will offer all international students the opportunity to meet the International Support Team after a general information session. You will receive practical information and we can walk through your next steps at the start of your stay in Ghent.
The Welcome days are planned from Wednesday 22 September till Friday 24 September 2021.
More information on the programme of the welcome day and also the registration link.
Q&A sessions – chat with IST
Before your arrival, upon your arrival, with questions on quarantine, vaccination, arrival,…
Join an IST chat session (through MS teams):
- Thursday 2 September 2021, 10.00-11.00 (CEST, Central European Summer Time)
- Tuesday 7 September 2021, 14.30-15.30 (CEST)
- Thursday 9 September 2021, 16.00-17.00 (CEST)
- Tuesday 14 September 2021, 14.00-15.00 (CEST)
- Thursday 16 September 2021, 08.30-09.30 (CEST)
- Monday 20 September 2021, 16.00-17.00 (CEST)
- Tuesday 28 September 2021, 13.00-14.00 (CEST)
Open IST Office
If you can’t make it to the Welcome days at Het Pand due to quarantine or visa problems, late arrival, … No worries, we got you covered. Visit the IST office on the following days to receive all information and your tote bag:
- Open office days: 30 September and 7 October 2021, every day from 09.00 until 16.00
Arrival in Ghent
We advise all students to arrive in Ghent before the start of the academic year (27th of September) and even before the Welcome Days.
The housing department will welcome international students as from the 21st of September. For more information on housing at Ghent University, please visit their webpages.
Practical information for your semester start
General practical information for incoming students at Ghent University
- Read the Welcome Guide International Students
- Checklist for incoming students at Ghent University
- Events for international students 2021-2022
Travelling to Belgium:
Ghent University and Coronavirus
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International Support Team
Benedicte, Greet, Karen, Maaike and Rachida
international@ugent.be