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
| 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 |
| 9 December 2025 | Ghent University hits milestone: 150 ERC grantees with 4 new winners |
Events
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Jun 25
Workshop 'Hyperdimensional computing - BeNeLux meetup'
Vergaderzaal 1.2 - James Maxwell, iGent, Campus Ardoyen, Technologiepark-Zwijnaarde 126, 9052 Ghent
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Jun 25
Lecture 'Meet the Expert - At the Crossroads of Land and Water: Immune Evolution and Environmental Immunity in the Amphibian Xenopus'
UGent-VIB-onderzoeksgebouw, Technologiepark 71, 9052 Zwijnaarde
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Jun 25
Symposium 'Against Money'
Camiel de Pelsemaeker (15.10.100.040), Tweekerkenstraat 2, 9000 Ghent
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Jun 26
Lecture 'Meet the Expert - Relational Risk Factors for Youth Serious Violence: A Network Analysis of UK Police-Recorded Data'
IRCP Small Meeting Room - Security room, Universiteitstraat 6, 9000 Ghent