Financial Support for Study Expenses

Studying can be expensive, but fortunately there are several types of financial support available such as (an advance on) the Flemish Government study allowance, additional financial support from the UGent Social Services, the loan of a laptop...

Study Expenses

Studying involves various costs that you should take into account.
Learn more about the different types of expenses you might encounter as a student.

  • What does studying cost?

Financial Support

There are several forms of financial support, each with their own conditions and eligibility criteria.

  • Study grant for higher education of the Flemish government – Financial support from the Flemish authorities to ensure the acces to higher education.
  • Advance on the Study grant from the Flemish authorities – Receive part of your study allowance in advance through UGent.
  • Allowance for tuition costs – Additional financial support provided by the UGent Social Services.
  • Borrow a laptop – Borrow a laptop temporarily in case of damage, theft, or financial difficulties.
  • Exchange allowance – Financial support for students with limited means who go on an internship or exchange abroad.
  • Advance scholarship for foreign internship or exchange – Receive part of your grant in advance through UGent.
  • Reduction of tuition fees – Discounted tuition rate for students with a scholarship or near-scholarship status.
  • Room priority at Ghent University – Priority in the allocation of UGent student accommodation.
  • Priority scholarship for exchange outside Erasmus zone – Opportunity to receive a higher grant for mobility outside the Erasmus Zone.

Submit or Track Your Application

You can submit or follow up on your application via the Social Services student portal.
! Please note: only complete and submitted applications can be processed.

Submit or Track Your Application

Did you register as a prospective UGent student via Authentication Flanders (eID or Itsme®)?
You may experience issues logging into the student portal.
To submit your application, do not use the direct link — instead, go to oasis.ugent.be and follow the instructions there.

What Am I Entitled To?

  • Financial Support Simulation – Submit a request for a simulation and we will make a personalized calculation for you.

  • Discuss your specific situation – Make an appointment with one of our social workers to talk things through.