Interested in doing doctoral research at Ghent University?
All applications need the explicit commitment of a Ghent University professor who will act as your PhD supervisor.
There are two possibilities to start a PhD:
- Apply for an open PhD position
- Approach a specific professor
Use this roadmap to discover all the relevant information and which steps you need to take.
Topic, supervision, funding
Admission, fees
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News
| 26 February 2026 | Ellen Moons is Ghent University Alumnus of the Year 2026 |
| 27 January 2026 | Kristof Cools wins ERC Proof of Concept Grant for simulation software |
| 27 January 2026 | Five years of ENLIGHT, five impactful achievements |
| 15 December 2025 | Ingrid Moerman selected as IEEE Fellow |
| 9 December 2025 | Ghent University hits milestone: 150 ERC grantees with 4 new winners |
| 17 November 2025 | Diatoms are continuously having sex, and that's good for our planet |
Events
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Jun 3
Study day 'Survey Analysis'
Faculty of Sciences, Krijslaan 281, 9000 Ghent
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Jun 3
Lecture 'The Rights of Roma in European Courts'
DV1: Grote Vergaderzaal, Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid en Criminologische Wetenschappen, Tiensestraat 41, 3000 Leuven
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Jun 4
Lecture 'Meet the Expert - Plenary lecture International Conference on Survivors of Rape'
Sint-Baafshuis, Biezekapelstraat 2, 9000 Ghent
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Jun 4
Happening 'Country Day Argentina'
GUM Plantentuin, Ledeganckstraat 35, 9000 Ghent