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International newsletter 2022-2023

On this website you will find more information about the topics that were introduced in the newsletter for international students.

Activity calendar June
We hope you enjoyed the activities that were organised this academic year. Now it's time to focus on the exams, we wish you all good luck!
Activity calendar
Exams June
This isn't your first exam period at Ghent University, however, for your convenience, we listed all practical information again, no stress!
Exams June
Laura (contact person degree students)
Hi, I'm Laura! You probably all know that by now, since I'm the contact person for international degree students at the faculty. No testimonial from a student this month since you're all studying very hard (or at least I hope so), so I'll be writing!
Laura (contact person international degree students)
Activity calendar May
Make sure to check the activity calendar for March! You can find more information on the webpage of our student association VEK.
Activity calendar
Orientation year
Almost graduated as a non-EEA student at Ghent University? Eager to enter the job market? Apply for an orientation year in Belgium!
Orientation year
Hony Poordeilami
Hi, I am Hony Poordeilami, 33 years old, a Master's student in Business Engineering from Iran.
Hony Poordeilami
Activity calendar April
Make sure to check the activity calendar for March! You can find more information on the webpage of our student association VEK.
Activity calendar
ChatGPT
Learn more about ChatGPT, generative AI that creates new content (e.g. texts, images, sounds) based on patterns it has learnt from existing data.
ChatGPT
Milena Kardasheva
Hi, there! I think I might have something useful to tell you. How am I so sure? Because I am just like you - an international student!
Milena Kardasheva
Activity calendar March
Make sure to check the activity calendar for March! You can find more information on the webpage of our student association VEK.
Activity calendar
Mental wellbeing
The past few weeks it was clear that mental wellbeing is a very important issue during your studies abroad. Don't be afraid to ask for help!
Mental wellbeing
Melanie Mendoza Jara
Hi everyone! I am Melanie Mendoza, a Peruvian Industrial Engineer and a student in Business Engineering at Ghent University. I am currently working on my Master’s Thesis in Operation Management.
Melanie Mendoza Jara
Activity calendar February
Unfortunately, no activities because we only have two weeks of educational activities in February, but no worries, we're already planning our activities for next month!
Activity calendar
What to do after the exams?
The exams are coming to an end this week, hooray! So what's next?
Final exams
Activity calendar January
Unfortunately, no activities this month because of the exam period, but there are some important data we would like to remind you of.
Activity calendar
Annual meeting for international students
Students' opinions matter! Therefore, we organise an annual meeting with all international students to ask for your input and feedback.
Annual meeting
Zeynep Akalin
Hello everyone! My name is Zeynep, and I am from Turkey. I would like to share my personal adventure with you, and I hope you enjoy reading it and it can be useful to you.
Zeynep Akalin
Activity calendar December
Make sure to check the activity calendar for December! You can find more information on the webpage of our student association VEK.
Activity calendar
Christmas cookies
Traditional Speculoos Cookies from Bloch are crunchy, lightly-spiced biscuit ànd a Belgian specialty. This recipe for Speculoos will please everyone!
Speculoos
Maya Kherbeck
Aren’t we all just looking for coffee machines on campus?
Maya Kherbeck
Activity calendar November
Make sure to check the activity calendar for November! You can find more information on the webpage of our student association VEK.
Activity calendar
Exams
If this is the first time that you are taking exams at Ghent University, you probably have many questions. Make sure you read all practical information!
Exams
Romil Kolesnyk
Hello! My name is Romil Kolesnyk, I am from Kyiv, Ukraine and I have arrived in Gent two months ago. I will share my experience with you, during this short, but rich period and give you a bit of advice. The story consists of two parts.
Romil Kolesnyk
Activity calendar October
Make sure to check the activity calendar for October! You can find more information on the webpage of our student association VEK.
Activity calendar
Welcome to all new international students!
On Friday September 23rd, we welcomed some 150 new international students at our faculty!
Welcome Days 1
Submit your curriculum
Don't forget to check your curriculum via Oasis. If necessary, add or remove courses and then submit for approval.
Curriculum
Welcome
On this website #FEBtogether we will give you monthly updates
Welcome
How to survive in Ghent
Have you never been in Ghent (or Belgium) before and do you not yet know where to wash your socks, buy your food, and so on? No worries! We've got your back with some useful tips!
Ghent
Michelle Arboleda Jalon
Hello! I am Michelle Arboleda , I come from Guayaquil- Ecuador and it’s been one year already that I’ve been living here in Gent. I’m here to guide you with some advices! I am following a Preparatory and Master programme in Business Engineering.
Michelle Arboleda Jalon