Flats, rooms and residences near the UGent

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.

Flats and rooms for students near the UGent

In this section, we provide you with information about the university's campus locations and the neighbourhoods to consider for living.

Where is Ghent University located?

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:

Campus Aula

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:

• Political Sciences

• Sociology

• Social Sciences

• Law and Criminology

Coupure Campus

Located in the Ekkergem neighbourhood, near the centre of Ghent, it houses the Center for Microbial Ecology and Technology and some analytical laboratories.

Dunant Campus

Located in the Neermeersen and Ekkergem area, very close to the Campus Coupure. Here you will find:

• The GUSB, the institution’s sports centre

• The Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences

• Department of Data Analysis

UZ Gent Campus and Heymans Campus

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.

Campus Sterre

Located very close to the UZ Gent Campus, in the Sterre area. Among the departments that teach here are:

• Geology

• Geography

• Mathematics

• Solid State Sciences

• Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry

Campus Merelbeke and Campus Heide

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.

Campus Ledeganck

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.

Campus Boekentoren, Campus Tweekerken and Campus UFO

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:

• Philosophy and Letters

• Communication Sciences

• Art, Musicology and Theatre Studies

• Economics and Business

• History

Other UGent Campuses

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.

Best neighbourhoods to live in near the UGent

We recommend that you consider the following neighbourhoods to stay near the institution:

Kunstenkwartier

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.

Ekkergem

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.

Ghent Centre

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.

Student residences near UGent

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.

Erasmus in Ghent University

Here are some facts to consider:

• "De Fietsambassade Gent" is the Bicycle Embassy of Ghent. This organisation rents bicycles to students for short periods or even a year, making it easier to access this type of transport. You can also buy a second-hand one.

• Every year, Welcome Days are held at the university to welcome international students and help them integrate more quickly into life in the city and at the institution.

FAQ about Ghent University

Where do Ghent University students live?
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!