Master's
Ghent University Top-up Grant
EUR 654 / month + insurance, EEA fee (15 per year)
Ghent University
Ghent, Belgium
"Flanders' largest student city university, founded in 1817"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#162 (QS)
PSW VISA
12 months (orientation year)
About Ghent University
Ghent University (UGent) was founded in 1817 as the first Dutch-speaking university in Belgium and is one of the country's leading research universities. Ghent is the largest student city in Flanders, with more than 80,000 students at the university and local colleges. UGent teaches most bachelor's programmes in Dutch and offers 80+ English-taught master's programmes, with strengths in bioscience engineering, bioinformatics, veterinary medicine, engineering and economics. Its bioinformatics master's is closely linked to the Flemish Institute for Biotechnology (VIB) in Ghent.
Rankings & Recognition
#162
Ranked #162 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Accreditations & Memberships
Flemish Interuniversity Council (VLIR)
ENLIGHT European University Alliance
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Ghent University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Employer Reputation
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Citations per Faculty
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Key Facts
1817
Founded
#162
QS 2026
80+
English Masters
80,000+ students in Ghent
Student City
Mostly Dutch
Bachelor Language
Popular Programs
Bioscience Engineering
Bioinformatics
Veterinary Medicine
Engineering
Economics
Global Health
Application Details
Application Route
UGent online application
Non-EU Deadline
1 March 2027
IELTS (Master)
6.5 (no band below 6.0)
Bachelor Language
Mostly Dutch
Work rights
20 hours per week
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
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IELTS Academic (Master)
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6.5 (no band < 6.0) |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
88%
I-20 Processing
Long-stay student visa (type D)
Post-Study Work
12 months (orientation year)
Green Card Pathway
Single permit / EU Blue Card
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
EUR 654 / month (Top-up) or Master Mind
Career Outcomes
92%
Placement Ratio
12 months (orientation year)
Post-Study Work
20
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Research Partner — VIB (Flemish Biotech Institute)
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Ghent University's faculties are spread across the Ghent city centre, with Ghent University Hospital (UZ Gent).
Campus Details
Multiple
campuses across Ghent city
UZ
Gent university hospital
Campus
Kortrijk in West Flanders
Global
Campus in Songdo South Korea
50K+
students
Historic
student city
Campus Forecast
Summer (Jun–Aug): 14–23°C
Autumn (Sep–Nov): 6–17°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): 1–7°C
Spring (Mar–May): 5–16°C
Rain throughout the year
Mild but grey winters
Bring a waterproof jacket & warm layers
Student Life & Housing
Housing
University residences
Private student rooms (kot)
Shared houses
Apply early as rooms fill fast
Dining
University restaurants (resto) and city cafes
Health & Wellness
Health insurance required; student wellbeing services
Activities & Clubs
Student associations (kringen / cercles)
Sports
Cultural events
Diversity & Demographics
Students in Ghent
80,000+ (city total)
Cost Deep-Dive
Master non-EU
approx. EUR 3,100-6,500 / year
Top-up grant fee
EUR 922 (EEA rate)
Proof of funds (2026-27)
EUR 1,062 / month (12,744 / year)
D visa fee
EUR 250 + contribution
Intakes & Deadlines
Programmes start in September. Non-EU applicants should apply by 1 March 2027; Master Mind nominations close around 1 April.
Scholarships at Ghent University
3 scholarships available
Master's
Master Mind Scholarship (Flemish Government)
Up to EUR 8,000-11,500 / year + fee waiver
Master's
Research scholarships
Ghent University Special Research Fund (BOF)
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Bachelor's are mostly taught in Dutch; Indian Class 12 plus Dutch proficiency needed for most.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's in a related field (programme-specific grades). IELTS 6.5, no band below 6.0.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic (Master)
6.5 (no band < 6.0)Required Documents
Passport copy
Bachelor degree certificate and transcripts
Class 10 and 12 marksheets
English test (IELTS / TOEFL)
CV and motivation letter
Proof of funds (blocked account / Annex 32)
Medical certificate
Police clearance certificate
Admission letter
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the English-taught programme and entry rules on ugent.be.
2
Apply online
Apply online before the non-EU deadline with transcripts and English scores.
3
Admission letter
Receive the admission / enrolment letter from the university.
4
Show funds
Prove EUR 1,062 per month via blocked account, scholarship or guarantor (Annex 32).
5
Type D visa
Apply for the long-stay student visa (type D) at VFS / TLS Belgium in India.
6
Arrive & register
Register at the town hall within 8 days to get your A-card residence permit.
Campus & Location
Ghent University's faculties are spread across the Ghent city centre, with Ghent University Hospital (UZ Gent).
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