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Ghent University is one of the major universities in Belgium听and is ranked among the Top 150 universities worldwide. It provides high-quality academic teaching, excellent infrastructure and a wide scope of student facilities. Ghent is a socially committed and pluralistic university that is open to students from all walks of life. Located in Flanders, Ghent was the first Dutch-speaking university in Belgium.
Embedded in the beautiful city of Ghent, you will be able to enjoy numerous social and cultural activities in the lively and creative atmosphere which is typical of the city.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Second Term | 贵别产谤耻补谤测鈥揓耻濒测 |
| Semester 2 | First Term | 厂别辫迟别尘产别谤鈥揊别产谤耻补谤测 |
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Guides and additional information
Ghent University has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October
Full-time study load
Faculty of Engineering and Architecture: 20 ECTS credits per semester at Ghent University is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Faculty of Bioscience Engineering: 24 ECTS credits per semester at Ghent University is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration鈥嬧�嬧�嬧�嬧�嬧��:听24 ECTS credits per semester at Ghent University is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at Ghent University.
Study Options
Students must choose one admission faculty from: the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, the Faculty of听Bioscience Engineering, or the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration.听Students must take at least 60% of their classes within the faculty to which they are nominated.听
Other Requirements:
- Undergraduate students wanting to study in the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration must have completed 2 years (32 units) in their UQ program before commencing undergraduate courses at Ghent, or 3 years (48 units) before commencing masters courses at Ghent,
- Undergraduate students wanting to study in the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture must have completed 3 years (48 units) in their UQ program before commencing studies at Ghent.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search the course catalogues below for course options taught in English:
List of Engineering course taught in English
UQ Credit Precedent Database
The first step is to review the host university's most recent course catalogue and identify the courses available to exchange students in the semester you plan to attend (e.g. Fall/Spring or Semester 1/Semester 2).
Once you have identified suitable courses, you can search the to check whether any of those courses have previously been assessed for UQ credit.
Please note:
- Always use the host university course catalogue to identify available courses. The CPD should only be used to check whether those courses have previously been assessed for UQ credit.
- The CPD is a guide only and does not represent the full or current range of courses available at a host institution.
- Previous credit assessments may have expired or no longer reflect the current course content.
- Courses that do not appear in the CPD can still be considered for UQ credit through the Study Plan assessment process.
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Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October
Accommodation
Ghent University's Housing Office rents out rooms, studios and flats, and provides information and advice about the private rented market. It caters to international students, staff and visitors.听 provides information to help you get started.
Cost of living
To help with budgeting, Ghent provides information about the .
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ鈥檚 Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
Certain health insurance requirements are in place for non-EU exchange students at Ghent University. Follow the University's to ensure you have the necessary coverage.
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Contact the听听for visa and immigration information.
Travel risk levels
蘑菇tv cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the .
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October