Culture and leisure at Ghent University

Welcome to the cultural and leisure activities page of Ghent University. Here, you will find a wide range of activities and resources to enhance your student life.

Online agenda

Find all upcoming events and activities.

Fuif in studentenhomeStudent activities and associations

Engage with various student organisations and their cultural offerings.



Foto: Karin BorghoutsGUM - Ghent University Museum and Botanical Garden

Visit GUM, forum for science, doubt and art. Where you can discover that science is the result of trial and error, doubt and imagination. Free for students!

Urgent.fmCultural activities

Are you passionate about film screenings? Do you have a talent for radio broadcasting? Or do you love diving into archives?

Gents Universitair Koor (GUK)Music maestro!

Ghent University is looking for musical talent. Are you interested in a choir experience or have you always wanted to play in a harmonic or symphonic orchestra?

Platform mapRegional platforms

The regional platforms offer support, facilities and advice about cooperation with partners in six focus regions.



© Stad Gent - Bas BogaertsDiscover more in the city of Ghent

Ghent is a multicultural city which is home to nationals from all over the world. If you know where to look, you will find a lot of people and organisations offering all these newcomers a taste of home.