Housing facilities

Looking for a living unit in the University Homes or Residences? The Housing Office rents out rooms, studios and flats to international students and PhD-fellows. We can inform you of or give advice on the private rental market as well.

You can still submit an application for AY 2025-2026.
Applications for AY 2026-2027, from September 2026 onwards, can be submitted from 15 May 2026.

The Halls of Residence have a great deal to offer:

  • Short stay possibilities, based on your enrolment at Ghent University
  • All-in rental price (including use of electricity, water, internet,... ), except the local tax on accommodation (also mentioned on the tenancy agreement)
  • No deposit fee (damages will be charged through invoice)
  • Provision of basic furniture 
  • A set of bed linen is provided for short stays (not for semester, 10-month or full Academic Year agreements)
  • On-site facilities: common room,  study room, bicycle park, laundry room, 
  • Peace & quiet, at night and during exam periods
  • 24/7 on-site support.

Get acquainted with our Halls of Residence: Check out the video and our Visual Guide 'Feel at home'.

I'm a tenant

in the University Halls of Residence

on the private rental market

I'd like to rent

Finding a suitable and comfortable housing unit is strenuous and will take a lot of time and energy due to the shortage of student accommodation.

A suggestion: try to move your stay, exchange or internship further down the year or to the second semester. The private rental market will have more availability.

Practical information about the University Halls of Residence

Available locations, prices & application procedures depending on your enrolment at Ghent University

Practical information about the Private Rental Market

I want to sublet my room

If you participate in a study exchange program or have to complete an internship, you have the right to sublet your room.

A step-by-step plan can be found in our FAQ for subletting

Housing in Kortrijk

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