Information for exchange (PhD) students
Welcome Day for Incoming Exchange Students - February 7th at 10:30 in auditorium 4
Being an exchange student
An exchange student temporarily lives in a foreign country and attends courses. The exchange period at UGent lasts a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of 12 months. The exchange student does not get a diploma from UGent.
- How to become an exchange student in the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
- Exchange PhD-students
- The International Student Guide gives an answer on all questions on living, studying and working in Ghent
Application deadlines
- The application procedure
- FAQ - Ghent University Exchange Application procedure
- The application deadlines are set to 15 May (1st semester) and 15 November (2nd semester)
Language requirements
- Ghent University language requirements
- The faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences is strict as to the level of your English language Mastery. If you cannot present a B2-certificate, your application will be refused.
- Studying Dutch while in Ghent?
The exchange learning agreement (LA) for studies
- Exchange program in Psychology and Educational Sciences
- Exchange programs of Ghent University
- Your exchange learning agreement should consist of at least 15 ECTS of the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences.
- Make sure to meet the initial competences as described in the course specifications of each course.
- Courses from other faculties exchange programs will only be accepted provisionally.
The exchange learning agreement for traineeship
Students coming to the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences for a traineeship will have to upload a learning agreement for traineeship in their exchange application.
International faculty coördinator
- The International Faculty Coordinator (IFC) for the faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences is prof. Kris Rutten
- The International Officer is Marisa Montero Perez
Contact
Faculty Education Services - International Office
Marisa Montero Perez
international.PP@UGent.be, tel. +32 9 264 9133