Ghent University
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Ghent University is in Ghent, Belgium; its bachelor's degrees are taught in Dutch. Tuition for international students: €12,558 (≈ US$14,000) per year (2027-28 figure). Standard entry requirements: A-levels A* to C in 3 relevant subjects at A level; IB Diploma; Secondary school diploma (not on the direct-admission list) At least one successful year of university-level studies (60 ECTS credits) in addition to the secondary school diploma. Applying: application fee €0.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition €12,558 per year (≈ US$14,000) |
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| Money from the college | No named scholarship is confirmed open to international students yet. |
| Chances of admission | A-levels: A* to C in 3 relevant subjects at A level. IB Diploma. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
| Application deadlines | not yet determined |
| Where and how students live | Ghent · 55 km from BRU airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Available (apply) |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| English proficiency | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Programmes taught in Dutch: Bachelor of Laws in Laws Source (2)“Bachelor of Laws in Laws”studiekiezer.ugent.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Language of instruction: Dutch”studiekiezer.ugent.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes taught in Dutch: Bachelor of Science in Medicine Source (2)“Bachelor of Science in Medicine”studiekiezer.ugent.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Language of instruction: Dutch”studiekiezer.ugent.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes taught in Dutch: Bachelor of Science in Political Science Source (2)“Bachelor of Science in Political Science”studiekiezer.ugent.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Language of instruction: Dutch”studiekiezer.ugent.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Application fee | €0 one-time |
| Application requirement | Credential evaluation (e.g. WES): Required Source (3)“Your complete online application — including a verified academic degree — must reach the Registrar's Office before the deadline.”www.ugent.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Ghent University partners with Qualification Check, a global verification service, to authenticate academic degrees and documents.”www.ugent.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“A verified copy of your basic diploma: detailed information is available on the degree verification page”www.ugent.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Passport copy: Required Source (1)“A copy of your passport (for most applicants it must be the international passport, if you are from the EU, the local identity card can also be accepted)”www.ugent.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)“You will need to upload your diploma and your transcripts.”www.ugent.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application deadlines | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | €12,558 per year (≈ US$14,000) (2027–28 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | €1,100 per month (≈ US$1,200) (reference) |
Sources (4)
“For all new enrolments in the AY 2027-2028: € 317.70 fixed amount + € 103.20 per credit + € 100.80 per credit For 60 credits: € 12557.70”www.ugent.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Non-EEA students are required to pay the new tuition fee as from academic year 2027-2028.”www.ugent.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Single student Minimum amount per month: 1100 EUR”www.ugent.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Blocked account for 13 x 1100 EUR = 14300 EUR”www.ugent.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Available (apply) Source (2)“The Housing Office rents out rooms, studios and flats to international students and PhD-fellows.”www.ugent.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“As demand exceeds supply, priority rules and delineated lease terms are defined for the different types of accommodation.”www.ugent.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Location
| City / state | Ghent |
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| Nearest major airport | Brussels Airport (BRU), about 55 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q1137665 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).