TAKING CARE OF OUR EXCHANGE STUDENTS

ACADEMIC GUIDANCE
All incoming students are welcomed at their department (welcome-days, kick off, ), sometimes
individually, in other cases in groups. They are familiarized with the campus and the tutors and are
informed about all practical and academic matters, relevant for their specific exchange period at
Artevelde University College Ghent. Incoming students, who opt for a clinical placement, are offered
the same tutoring during their internship as our regular students.

ACCOMMODATION - HOUSING
The housing service is operated by Student Facilities, the organisation of Artevelde University
College Ghent that is responsible for the social services offered to the students.
Everything you need to know about finding and renting a room in Ghent can be read on

http://sovoarte.be/page/international-students
From Thursday 11th June 2015 (CET 09:00 AM) the registration tool to apply for a room will be put
online!

LANGUAGE COURSES
We are convinced that a successful integration of exchange students, certainly if they are involved in
practical placements, also depends on their knowledge of the language and culture of their host
country.
Artevelde University College Ghent facilitates the possibility to participate in regular Dutch courses
on different levels and at different dates.
Some of our international programmes include a tailor-made language and culture course
integrated in the programme.
STUDENT CARD
During your exchange period at the Artevelde University College Ghent, you get a student card. Your
student-card is the proof that you are an exchange-student at Artevelde University College Ghent
and has to be used to pay for prints and copies at your campus.
Outside the campus you can use your card at places where you can get student discounts (e.g.
student-restaurants, libraries, cinemas, etc).
You have to fetch your card at Campus Hoogpoort at the central student administration, after having
made an appointment. You will get detailed information on how and when to make an appointment
during the introduction at your campus.
USER ACCOUNT
As almost all communication between staff and students and among students takes place via the
digital learning platform and email, students are offered a user account to make use of these
facilities during their stay.
INSURANCE
You only know the real value of insurance when you need it ... !
All exchange students need to be properly insured while they are studying at or undertaking practice
organised by Artevelde University College Ghent.
Exchange students need to have a health insurance, covering urgent medical costs in Belgium.
Medical costs may occur unexpectedly and can be very high in Belgium.

All exchange students also need and a civil liability insurance that will cover claims if to blame for an
accident that injures someone or damages another persons property.
Artevelde University College Ghent insures its officially registered (exchange) students automatically
for accidents occurring during educational activities at the premises of the campuses and on the way
from and to educational activities.
If you are not able to check or arrange your own insurance or if you are not sure of the value of your
insurance, Artevelde University College Ghent can help you to find insurance for the duration of your
stay in Gent as an exchange student.
Questions? Contact our Insurance Office at [email protected]
SUPPORT CENTERS
All students are welcome to ask any kind of questions at the support centers. The staff guarantees
information, advice and assistance for all aspects of student life: practical information, emotional and
relationship problems, social-legal topics, sports and cultural activities, etc
Contact us at [email protected]
REGISTRATION AT THE MIGRATION OFFICE OF THE CITY OF GHENT
All foreign students have to report to the Migration Office of the host town or city.
All information about the different procedures can be found on the following webpage:
www.studentingent.be (switch to English > requirements > your arrival in Ghent > registration at the
City of Ghent) or https://stad.gent/residencepermitstudent
RENT A BICYCLE!
Gent is a city where cycling is the most common means of transport for students. Lets say that a
student without a bike is like a pub without beer.
You can rent different kind of bikes (basic bikes, yellow bikes with gear, comfort bikes and even
folding bikes) via StudentENmobiliteit (www.studentenmobiliteit.be)
PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Bus & Tram

The Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Gent organizes parties, trips, cultural activities and much more
throughout the academic year for international exchange students in the city of Ghent. You can
subscribe their mailing list if you want to be up to date with all of their activities. You can also sign up
for the ESN Buddy Program on their website. You can become a member of ESN Gent for only 8
during the welcome week, or 10 after the welcome week.
More info on http://www.esngent.org/