Ghent University
Ghent, Belgium · Belgium tuition policy
- Your destination
- Ghent, Belgium
- Mandatory university cost / year
- €1,194
- Degree levels
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
- English-taught offering
- Master, PhD
University overview
Study fields & specialities
A large Flemish research university, strong in engineering, the sciences and medicine.
The list shows the fields offered at this institution; programme-level availability (language, level, fees) is on the university’s official website.
Research notes
A large Flemish research university, strong in engineering, the sciences and medicine.
Programme structure & languages
| Level | Standard duration | Standard ECTS | Language(s) of instruction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 3 years | 180 | Dutch/French |
| Master | 2 years | 120 | Dutch/French / English |
| PhD | 3–4 years | 180 | Dutch/French / English |
ECTS and duration follow the Bologna structure (Bachelor 180 ECTS / 3 years, Master 120 ECTS / 2 years, PhD ≈ 180 ECTS). Individual programmes may differ — verify in the official catalogue.
Tuition policy & mandatory fees
This figure is the mandatory university cost (tuition + compulsory fees), not living costs.
Programme entries (12)
| Programme | Level | Language | EU tuition | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering — Bachelor | Bachelor | Dutch/French | Low tuition: Flemish Community ≈ €1,181, Wallonia-Brussels Federation max €1,194 (EU/EEA, 2026-2027) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Engineering — Master (also in English) | Master | Dutch/French / English | Low tuition: Flemish Community ≈ €1,181, Wallonia-Brussels Federation max €1,194 (EU/EEA, 2026-2027) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Engineering — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Dutch/French / English | Low tuition: Flemish Community ≈ €1,181, Wallonia-Brussels Federation max €1,194 (EU/EEA, 2026-2027) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — Bachelor | Bachelor | Dutch/French | Low tuition: Flemish Community ≈ €1,181, Wallonia-Brussels Federation max €1,194 (EU/EEA, 2026-2027) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — Master (also in English) | Master | Dutch/French / English | Low tuition: Flemish Community ≈ €1,181, Wallonia-Brussels Federation max €1,194 (EU/EEA, 2026-2027) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Dutch/French / English | Low tuition: Flemish Community ≈ €1,181, Wallonia-Brussels Federation max €1,194 (EU/EEA, 2026-2027) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Medicine — Bachelor | Bachelor | Dutch/French | Low tuition: Flemish Community ≈ €1,181, Wallonia-Brussels Federation max €1,194 (EU/EEA, 2026-2027) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Medicine — Master (also in English) | Master | Dutch/French / English | Low tuition: Flemish Community ≈ €1,181, Wallonia-Brussels Federation max €1,194 (EU/EEA, 2026-2027) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Medicine — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Dutch/French / English | Low tuition: Flemish Community ≈ €1,181, Wallonia-Brussels Federation max €1,194 (EU/EEA, 2026-2027) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Bachelor | Bachelor | Dutch/French | Low tuition: Flemish Community ≈ €1,181, Wallonia-Brussels Federation max €1,194 (EU/EEA, 2026-2027) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Master (also in English) | Master | Dutch/French / English | Low tuition: Flemish Community ≈ €1,181, Wallonia-Brussels Federation max €1,194 (EU/EEA, 2026-2027) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Dutch/French / English | Low tuition: Flemish Community ≈ €1,181, Wallonia-Brussels Federation max €1,194 (EU/EEA, 2026-2027) | See the university page / official catalogue |
English-taught options & language notes
English-taught offering: Master, PhD.
Language requirements: Programmes are taught in Dutch, French or English; language proof required accordingly.. English test: Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL) where the programme is taught in English; threshold set per programme..
Admissions & entry requirements
Who can apply
A recognised secondary school qualification for a Bachelor’s degree; a relevant Bachelor’s degree for a Master’s. Entry follows Belgium admission rules.
Language requirements
Programmes are taught in Dutch, French or English; language proof required accordingly.
English test
Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL) for English-taught programmes; threshold set per programme.
Documents generally required 4 items
- Secondary school certificate + transcript
- Bachelor’s degree + transcript (for Master’s)
- Language certificate
- Passport / ID copy
Application deadlines (typical)
Non-EEA ≈ March–April; EU/EEA varies by institution
How to apply
Direct institution portals; some programmes use joint enrolment procedures. · Admissions portal →
Typical requirements for Belgium. Confirm exact documents and deadlines on the official admissions page.
These are the typical requirements for this institution and its national admission system. Exact documents, subject requirements and deadlines are set per programme — date shown for the 2026/2027 cycle.
- Application platform
- Direct institution portals; some programmes use joint enrolment procedures.
- Admissions page
- Official admissions / how to apply →
- Fees page
- Official tuition & fees information →
- Housing
- Not yet verified
- Scholarships
- Not yet verified
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- Varies
- Applications close
- Non-EEA ≈ March–April; EU/EEA varies by institution
- Documents to submit
- Certified copies + translations; diploma equivalence may be required.
- Note
- Some fields (medicine/dentistry) have quota/selection procedures.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle from the national admission system. Always confirm the exact deadline on this university’s official admissions page (linked above).
Contact — admissions
- Website
- https://www.ugent.be
- Admissions page
- Open admissions / contact page →
- Admissions email
- admission@ugent.be
- Admissions phone
- +32 9 331 00 70
- Address
- Not yet verified
Admission contact verified against an official university page. Confirm opening hours on the official site.
CONTACT VERIFIEDOfficial sources
- Ghent University official website
https://www.ugent.be - Study in Flanders – Tuition fees (official)
https://www.studyinflanders.be/ - Study in Belgium – Registration fees, Wallonia-Brussels Federation (official)
https://www.studyinbelgium.be/ - EU Education portal – Country profile: Belgium
https://education.ec.europa.eu/study-in-europe/country-profiles