Interested in an exchange at our faculty?
Introduction
Our faculty offers three main programmes:
- Political Sciences and International Relations (Codes 313 - 0312 ISCED) - Academic coordinator Prof. dr. Lesage
- Sociology (Codes 312 - 0314 ISCED) - Academic coordinator Prof. dr. Roose
- Communication Studies, Journalism (Codes 321 - 032 ISCED) - Academic coordinator Prof. dr. Evens
Exchange for study
Who can take part in an Exchange at our faculty?
- You can only enter the exchange programme of our faculty if there is a bilateral cooperation agreement (in the Erasmus+ framework or other) between your home university and our faculty for your field of study.
- You have to be nominated by your home university. Please ask your international office for advice and information about your options.
- You have acquired a B2 level in English and can provide a language certificate.
Which courses can I select?
Read more about our course offer and course requirements
Exchange for research
Exchanges only for master thesis or research are not accepted unless there is a formal agreement with both supervisors in the sending and receiving institution.
Do you think you are eligible for an exchange for research? Send the following information to rio.psw@ugent.be
- preferred period of stay
- names and contact details of the responsible supervisors (sending and receiving institution)
- your CV mentioning your area of expertise
- research title & work plan
Exchange for Internship via Erasmus Trainee
Usually we don’t offer positions for internships. However, sometimes we consider welcoming trainees from our partner institutions.
Interested? Send the following information to rio.psw@ugent.be
- preferred period of stay
- name and contact details of your home institution and supervisor or contact person at your home institution
- your CV mentioning your area of expertise
- motivation
- short work description
- requirements from your home university
- what kind of documents or reports you would need before, during and afterwards
- transcript of records
Application procedure and deadlines
Read more about the application procedure and deadlines.
Academic calendar
The academic year is divided into two semesters.
We recommend you to arrive in Ghent in time so you can participate in the UGent Welcome Days and the Faculty Welcome.
Accommodation
Looking for a comfortable and high quality living unit to rent at a competitive price? The Housing Office rents out rooms, studios and flats to international students, staff and visitors and can inform and advise you about the private rented market.
Housing applications for the academic year 2024 -2025 are possible from May 1st onwards. In order to apply for housing, you have to initialize the application exchange procedure in Oasis. The Housing Office will be able to process your housing application once you have been accepted as an exchange student at Ghent University, but you can already apply for Ghent University accommodation before your exchange application has been approved. We recommend you to apply for accommodation as soon as possible, as the demand for accommodation exceeds the offer.
General information for prospective students
Looking for general information about living and studying at Ghent University? Make sure to check the website for prospective students.