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Ghent is the quintessential Flemish student city and one of its most important institutions is the University of Ghent or “Universiteit Gent” in Dutch. In this article, we tell you everything you need to know about the institution so that you can easily find student housing near Ghent University.
Available accommodation | Total | Average price |
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Private room Ghent | 1 | €400 |
Residence Ghent | 0 | € |
Studio Ghent | 0 | € |
Entire place Ghent | 29 | €2720 |
In this section, we provide you with information about the university's campus locations and the neighbourhoods to consider for living.
Most of the university's faculties are located in the city of Ghent, along with some buildings in the cities of Bruges and Kortrijk. These are some of the most prominent campuses:
Located in the old town of Ghent, in the Kouter neighbourhood, it is where most of the university's administration is located. In addition, the following faculties are located here:
Located in the Ekkergem neighbourhood, near the centre of Ghent, it houses the Center for Microbial Ecology and Technology and some analytical laboratories.
Located in the Neermeersen and Ekkergem area, very close to the Campus Coupure. Here you will find:
The UZ Campus is located south of the city centre. It houses the Ghent University Hospital and most of the departments of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Across from it is the Heymans Campus, with the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Located very close to the UZ Gent Campus, in the Sterre area. Among the departments that teach here are:
Located next to each other, in the municipality of Merelbeke, south of the centre of the Belgian city (a neighbourhood that can be reached in about 30 minutes by public transport). Here you will find the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine with all its departments and animal clinics.
Located in the Strop neighbourhood, a few minutes walk or bike ride south of the city centre. Here is the Plantentuin and areas related to plants and biology.
These three are located in the Het Zuid neighbourhood, whose name indicates that it is in the southern part of the city centre. Faculties and departments such as:
Other campuses located in the city or surrounding areas include: Campus Melle, Campus Mercator, Campus Gontrode, Campus Proeftuin, Campus Rommelaere, and Campus Schoonmeersen. Additionally, this institution has a presence in the Belgian cities of Bruges and Kortrijk, and even in South Korea.
We recommend that you consider the following neighbourhoods to stay near the institution:
This area, which includes the Sint-Pieters area and the well-known Arts District, is ideal, especially if you are going to Boekentoren, Tweekerken and UFO Campuses, since they are located right there. The area is usually full of students, both at night and during the day.
Living here will allow you to be close to the most frequented areas by young people in the centre of Ghent and the Coupure and Dunant campuses. It is a quiet area where you can easily take walks outdoors and be surrounded by nature.
From the centre of the Belgian city, you can quickly reach the various UGent campuses on foot, by bike or public transport. Living in this area means that you will be in a lively area, although be aware that there are also many tourists.
This institution offers the possibility of applying for a place in one of its residences, which can be large buildings or “kots” (a type of accommodation in which 10-20 students can live, sharing common areas and with private rooms). It is worth noting that only students who have an invitation letter for a semester can apply for a place.
Here are some facts to consider:
Where do Ghent University students live? | ||
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Ghent is a small city and most of the institution's campuses are located in the centre or surrounding neighbourhoods. Students often choose neighbourhoods like Kunstenkwartier, Ekkergem, Ghent Centre and Ledeberg, which have good connections to UGent and most frequented leisure sites for young people. | ||
What’s near the UGent? | ||
In this city, everything is close by, so you will be able to easily enjoy all of Ghent's most recognised places of interest, such as the Graslei and Korenlei Quays, the Church of St. Nicholas (Sint-Niklaaskerk), the Castle of the Counts of Flanders (Gravensteen) and the beautiful neighbourhood of Patershol. | ||
How to get to Ghent University? | ||
You can usually walk or bike to most of the university campuses. In fact, we recommend that you use a bike to feel more like a local. You can also use the public transport system to reach the campuses farthest from the centre. | ||
Which are the best Apps for Erasmus students at UGent? | ||
You can usually walk or bike to most of the university campuses. We recommend that you use a bike to feel more like a local. You can also use the public transport system to reach the campuses farthest from the centre. | ||
How is student life at UGent? | ||
Student life is very lively, as it is one of the most important universities in Belgium. Hosting around 50,000 students every year, you will always have activities to do or places to go with your friends! |
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