Language of instruction
Generally available as a second or third preference.
Ghent University is one of the major universities in Belgium 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 | February–July |
| Semester 2 | First Term | September–February |
View the Ghent University academic calendar
Guides and additional information
Ghent University has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
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: 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 Bioscience Engineering, or the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration. Students must take at least 60% of their classes within the faculty to which they are nominated.
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
List of Masters of Architecture courses taught in English.
List of Economics & Business Administration course taught in English.
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
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. Ghent's housing web page provides information to help you get started.
Cost of living
To help with budgeting, Ghent provides information about the average costs of life in Belgium.
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’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (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 insurance information checklist to ensure you have the necessary coverage.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
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 Belgian Embassy and Consulates for visa and immigration information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (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 Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)