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.
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News
| 23 June 2026 | Two ERC Advanced Grants for Ghent University research on colour perception and child migration |
| 22 June 2026 | ENLIGHT boosts international research collaboration with joint PhD agreement |
| 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 |
Events
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Jun 29
Symposium 'Modern Modeling Approaches of Facility Location/Vehicle Routing/Transportation Problems for the Disaster-Stricken Zones'
Raadzaal, UFO, Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 33 - 35, 9000 Ghent
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Jul 2
Symposium 'Contemporary perspectives on gender-affirming voice and communication care'
Bistro+, Entrance 8, Ghent University Hospital, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000 Ghent
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Jul 6
Symposium 'AUTOMATA & ACRI 2026'
Campus Coupure, Coupure links 653, 9000 Ghent
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Jul 6
Summer school 'A thorough introduction to the work of W.R. Bion'
Campus Dunant, Dunantlaan 2, 9000 Gent