Refugees welcome at UGent
Refugees are welcome at Ghent University to study, to obtain a doctorate (PhD) or to carry out research.
This page contains information for refugees in English. Please note, some information on linked pages is only available in Dutch.
Information sessions 'studying at Ghent University'
For whom?
Refugees and newcomers (18+) with a foreign educational background interested in studying at Ghent University. The sessions are also open for counsellors.
What about?
You will get information on diploma and language requirements, admission procedure, study finance, language courses, preparatory initiatives and support during your studies.
Language:
Dutch OR English (see dates below)
When?
Friday 13 December 2019, 10-12h (English)
Friday 24 January 2020, 10-12h (Dutch)
Friday 21 February 2020, 10-12h (English)
Friday 27 March 2020, 10-12h (Dutch)
Friday 24 April 2020, 10-12h (English)
Where?
Ghent University, Ufo-building, classroom Henri Pirenne, 1st floor
Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 33, Gent
More information: refugee@ugent.be
Education
As refugee you are welcome to study at Ghent University:
- Course Programmes
- Admission requirements and application procedure
- Preparation
- Financial aspects
- Housing
- Study support
Doctoral Research (PhD)
If you are interested in doing scientific research, you may apply for a doctoral research position (PhD).
More information about doctoral research
Working at UGent (research)
Some of the vacancies for researchers are explicitly open for refugees.
- More information about working as researcher
- Information for international researchers (Euraxess Service Centre)
Contact for refugees
Katrien De Bruyn
refugee@UGent.be
T +32 9 264 98 22