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
| 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 |
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Events
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May 27
Lecture 'From Alexander to Ashoka: Encounters Between Ancient India and the Hellenistic World. A Story Told Through Textual Records and Material Traces'
Leslokaal 0.4, Blandijnberg 2, 9000 Ghent
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May 28
Symposium 'Pain Science in Motion Congress VI'
Vrije Universiteit Brussel - Main Campus, Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussels
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May 28
Lecture 'Meet the expert - Elections and Public Procurement'
Lokaal 1.10 - Campus Tweekerken, Sint-Pietersplein 7, 9000 Ghent
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Jun 3
Study day 'Survey Analysis'
Faculty of Sciences, Krijslaan 281, 9000 Ghent