Welcome to Ghent, the largest student city in Belgium!

With its 70,000 students, Ghent is the largest city of students in Belgium. Thanks to its unique combination of first-class education and many leisure activities, our city attracts a very large number of students. With its university and four university colleges, Ghent is able to offer a wide range of study opportunities.

Being a student is more than just studying. It also includes living, transport, nightlife, cultural experiences, extra earnings, and leisure,…
Ghent City Council tries to make student life as practical and pleasant as possible in every field.

On this website you can find information about the courses on offer, everyday life in Ghent, the steps you should take to register with the city council and meet the administrative regulations, and - of course - the numerous ways to spend your leisure time. Ghent boasts a unique mixture of historical architecture and contemporary events, museums of international repute, impressive gastronomic choice, and spectacularly good nightlife. In short, every visitor will find something to suit their needs!

This website also shows you the most distinct characteristics of our city and outlines our efforts to keep the city alive for all its inhabitants.

With mutual respect we can all enjoy living in this beautiful city.

We wish you a pleasant stay in Ghent, and all the best with your studies!

Rudy Coddens
Local councillor for Education

Gert Vandyck
Student Officer
studentenambenaar@gent.be