International Support Team
The International Support Team (IST) is part of the International Relations office of Ghent University located in Korte Meer 9, 9000 Gent. We are a team of 6 university staff members: Karen, Benedicte, Greet, Maaike, Joke and Rachida (temporarily absent).
What we do
- Being students first point of contact for help and guidance regarding a range of administrative and wellbeing issues and offering advice and support. If necessary, we direct international students to other Ghent University departments they might need
- Answering questions and concerns of incoming and outgoing exchange students and guiding them through our application procedures
- Drawing up the inter-institutional agreements with partner institutions
- Helping students (bachelor or master degree) who need to prove sufficient means of subsistence in the framework of their visa or residence permit application
- Guiding staff members or students who participate in the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility programme through the process
- Arranging exemption of the APS certificate for Chinese students
- Organizing arrival and welcome activities at the start of each semester
How we can help
- The IST aims to help you get the very best out of your international experience
- We want to be your first stop for information, advice and support before your arrival as well as throughout your time at Ghent University or abroad
- You must not hesitate to get in touch with us. We are here to assist you
Sorry, we can't help you with
- Academic matters (courses, exams, transcript of records, faculty regulations, etc.) Therefore you can contact our colleagues working at the international offices of the faculties or the support office of your international programme
- Bachelor and master programme admissions. Please visit the Registrar’s office website for all matters concerning admission and enrolment for bachelor and master degrees
- PhD application and enrolments. More information
How to contact us
- Benedicte Desmedt +32 9 264 83 76
- Greet Naessens +32 9 264 70 34
- Joke De Spiegelaere +32 9 264 83 04
- Karen Wouters +32 9 264 70 25
- Maaike Dhondt +32 9 264 83 75
- Rachida Chattari
Address
Our new visiting address:
Korte Meer 9
9000 Gent
(Postal address: Ghent University - International Relations Office - Rectorate - Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 25 - BE - 9000 Gent)
IST is closed as from Monday 30 October till Friday 3 November
| Monday | 09.00 - 12.00 | 14.00 - 16.00 |
| Tuesday | Closed | 14.00 - 16.00 |
| Wednesday | Closed | Closed |
| Thursday | 09.00 - 12.00 | 14.00 - 16.00 |
| Friday | Closed | Closed |
Planning your exchange at Ghent University and still stuck with some questions?
Send us an e-mail and we will set up an online meeting.
Useful links (A-Z)
- Academic calendar
- Application for degree and exchange students
- APS
- Course catalogue
- English information for Ghent Uni students
- Events 2023-2024
- Fact sheet
- FAQ incoming international students
- Housing facilities
- Insurance
- Language courses
- Sufficient means of subsistence
- Visa
- Welcome@Ghent University
- International Student Guide