Ghent University
Ghent University
Ghent University, in Flemish Universiteit Gent, was founded 1817, before the Kingdom of the Belgians existed. In 1930 the University became the first Flemish-speaking university in Belgium prior to which French and Latin were the languages of academe. It is now the second largest university in the country and ranked as one of the best.
Academic Highlights
The University consists of eleven faculties and it maintains two science parks which house several institutes of the University, business incubators and biotech companies which are mainly spin-offs from university research.
Location
The University is located in the once important and rich medieval city of Ghent in East Flanders, a province in the north of Belgium on the Dutch border. Most of its activities take place in and around the city.
Did you know?
After the University opened, the Ghent City Council decided to construct a grand palace for university ceremonies. Designed in the classical style, the Aula Academica was opened in 1826 and became the basis for the University’s logo.
Language of Instruction | Flemish, English (limited in some areas) | |||||
Program Duration | 1 semester, 2 semesters | |||||
Academic Level | Undergraduate, Postgraduate | |||||
| Minimum Result Required | 60% WAM | |||||
| Previous Round Cut-off (WAM (%) or GPA) | 66% WAM | |||||
Anticipated Places in Semester 2, 2027 | 2-4 places | |||||
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Eligible Monash Campus | Monash Australia, Monash Malaysia | |||||
Agreement Scope | Faculty of Arts and Philosophy, | |||||
Handbook/Catalogue
Full-time Credit Load Equivalents
Semester | |
|---|---|
Min. 18 Monash points | Max. 24 Monash points |
22.5 ECTS* | 30 ECTS |
ECTS - European Credit Transfer System
*If your study load cannot exactly equate to 22.5 ECTS, then you will need to complete a study load as close to 22.5 ECTS without going under in order to receive 18 Monash credit points.
Year | |
|---|---|
Min. 36 Monash points | Max. 48 Monash points |
45 ECTS | 60 ECTS |
Academic Calendar
Fall Semester (Monash Semester 2): mid-September – early February
Spring Semester (Monash Semester 1): mid-February – early July
Ghent’s Academic Calendar.
Architecture | Archaeology | Art History | Astronomy |
Biochemistry | Bioinformatics | Biology | Biomedical Engineering |
Biosciences | Bioscience Engineering | Chemistry | Chemical Engineering |
Civil Engineering | Classics | Communication | Computer Science |
Criminology | Education | Electronics & ICT Engineering | Electrical Engineering |
Environmental Science | Environmental Engineering | Food Science & Nutrition | French Language and Literature |
Geography | Geomatics | Geology | Global Studies |
History | Information Engineering | Languages & Linguistics | Law |
Literature | Mathematics | Mechanical Engineering | Medieval Studies |
Nursing & Midwifery | Philosophy | Physics | Politics and international relations |
Pyschology | Sociology | Social Work | Translation & Interpreting |
Note
- The listed disciplines are not necessarily exhaustive and other fields of study might also be available at the institution.
- Approval to study particular subjects at any institution is always at the discretion of the departmental/discipline and faculty advisers in your managing faculty(ies) and subject to available places at the host.
Accommodation
Ghent has a number of options for where to live. Read the Accommodation and Housing Facilities web pages for more information.
Visas
As a general rule, a student visa is required. Ghent provides information about the visa required, which will usually be a long-stay student visa, on their Visa for non-EEA Students web page.
Health and insurance
Health insurance is mandatory in Belgium. Read Ghent’s page on Insurances for foreign (prospect) students - guideline. Most students from Monash will be in the category Non-E.E.A. or Switzerland insured. More information on how to access health services can be found on the Health Matters web page.
In addition, when travelling on a Monash Abroad approved program, you are automatically covered under the Monash University Student Travel Insurance policy.
Orientation and extra-curricular
See the Welcome at Ghent University for international students page for more information about the welcome program and life in Ghent.
Ghent has a number of student associations and societies. To find out more, read the Student associations web page.
Cost of living
Ghent provides advice about costs on their Cost of living web page.
Funding
For information about funding available to support study on exchange overseas, see the Financial Information page on the Monash Abroad website.
Important notes
Monash does not have an agreement with the Faculty of Economics and Business at Ghent University. If you are a business student, consider the Catholic University of Leuven.
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