Information for new students

Welcoming new students

The welcome day for new Ba1 students took place on 18 and 19 September 2025.

• Welcome brochure (in Dutch)
• Questions? Contact introductiedagen.lw@ugent.be

Complete your enrolment

Do not forget to complete your enrolment by checking and/or supplementing your curriculum. Do this before 10 October.

Linking and preparatory programmes, abridged bachelor

For guidance with the composition of your curriculum, contact the learning track counsellor of your study programme.
Be sure to have a look at ugent.be/lw/en/degree/fsa/alreadyadegree.htm.

Timetables

You can find your personal timetable (based on your personal curriculum) at oasis.ugent.be. Log in with your Ghent University account and click on ‘my calendar’. 

• More information about the timetables
• Academic calendar

Books and syllabi

On the course sheets (study guide > choose your study programme > tab 'programme summary' > click on the course unit > open PDF of the course sheet) of the course units you can see which books or syllabi you need.
The student association of your study programme is responsible for the sale of books. During the welcome moment you will receive more information on how to obtain the course material.

• Study programme Applied Language Studies: from the beginning of September you will find the list of books and syllabi and all information regarding the purchase on the academic department website (in Dutch).

Student administration

If you have any questions about the administrative side of studying at the faculty, please contact the Faculty Student Administration (FSA).

Student Counselling Service

More information on the functioning of student counselling and learning track counselling.

Student Centre

The Student Centre is the place to go for all your questions. We welcome both current and prospective students. We'll be there for you, whether you have a practical inquiry or need a sympathetic ear.

We welcome every (prospective) Ghent University student, whether you're still undecided about what to study, have just begun, are nearing graduation, or are pursuing a PhD.

Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 51, Gent | T +32 9 331 00 31
studentencentrum@ugent.be | www.ugent.be/studentcentre

Your way around Ghent University

Practical information for a smooth start at Ghent University.