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Ghent University - International

Education possibilities for international


students
Research possibilities for international
students

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Education possibilities
1. For degree students
2. For exchange students
3. Funding possibilities (for Vietnamese
students)

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1. For degree students


A.
B.
C.
D.

Master Programmes
Advanced Master Programmes
International Course Programmes
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees

Overview in the course catalogue:


https://oasis.ugent.be/studiekiezer-web/en/zoek?ot=MASTER&taal=E
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A. Master Programmes
60 ECTS credits (1 year)
120 ECTS credits (2 years)
180 ECTS credits (3 years)
or 240 ECTS credits (4 years)
At the end students are awarded a master degree.

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B. Advanced Master Programmes


Comprises 60 ECTS credits and provides high standard
specialization opportunities for holders of a particular master
degree.

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C. International Course Programmes


(7)
Organized within the framework of Development Cooperation
(VLIR-UOS ICP programmes):
Master of Science in Aquaculture
Master of Science in Environmental Sanitation
Master of Science in Food Technology
Master of Science in Nematology
Master of Science in Physical Land Resources
Master of Science in Nutrition and Rural Development
Master of Science in Marine and Lacustrine Science and
Management
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C. International Course Programmes


(7)
The courses focus mainly on participants from Africa, Asia
(also Vietnamese!) and Latin America and are taught in
English.
VLIR-UOS awards scholarships to follow the courses.
Application for enrolment and scholarships is directly
through the secretariats of these programmes.

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D. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master


Degrees
Each course programme is offered by a different group of
universities which are situated in European countries.
Students will study in at least two of these countries
Students will be awarded a recognized double, multiple
or joint diploma.

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D. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master


Degrees
Currently on offer at Ghent University and its respective partner
institutions:
International Master of Science in Rural Development
European Master in Law and Economics
European Master in Nuclear Fusion Science and
Engineering Physics
International Master of Science in Fire Safety Engineering
International Master of Science in Environmental Technology
and Engineering
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D. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master


Degrees
Erasmus Mundus Scholarships are available for both EU
and non-EU students (also Vietnamese!) and are awarded
on a competitive basis.
Application for enrolment and scholarships is directly
through the secretariats of these programmes.

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2. Programmes for Exchange Students


An exchange student temporarily lives in a foreign country and
attends courses.
The exchange period at UGent lasts a minimum of 1 month
and a maximum of 12 months.
The exchange student does not get a diploma from UGent.

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2. Programmes for Exchange Students


A wide variety of courses taught in English for exchange
students.
Each of the faculties has listed the specific offer
Each faculty has its own regulations regarding the courses you can
take.
Check the respective faculty pages for exchange students and/or
consult the faculty committees for internationalization: http://
www.ugent.be/en/education/exchange/programmesexchangestudents/
exch.htm

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International Training Centre Faculty


of Bioscience Engineering

Established in 2015
Overarching department for all the international activities at
the faculty
Every year, more than 400 students in our 8 international
master degree programmes, short trainings or as one of the
numerous exchange, research or internship students.
In 2015, more than 100 ministers, ambassadors or
professors visited our faculty to discuss opportunities for
cooperation in training and research

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8 international master degree


programmes

Environmental Sanitation
Aquaculture
Food Technology
Nutrition and rural development
Physical land resources
Environmental Technology and Engineering
Rural Development / Agricultural Economics
Advanced Master: Technology for Integrated Water Management

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Exchange Programmes in Bioscience


Engineering:

Agricultural Sciences (master's level)


Cell and Gene Biotechnology (master's level)
Chemistry and Bioprocess Technology (master's level)
Environmental Technology (master's level)
Food Science and Nutrition (master's level)
Land and Forest management (master's level)

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3. Funding possibilities (for Vietnamese


students)
1. International Course Programmes (VLIR-UOS)
http://www.vliruos.be/en/project-funding/programdetail/intern
ational-courses-programme-icp_3957/
2. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (European
commission)
http://
www.ugent.be/en/ghentuniv/internationalisation/programmes/e
mjointmaster.htm

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3. Erasmus Mundus Partnerships


Lotus+: Vietnam/Thailand/China/Myanmar/Cambodia/Indonesia/North
Korea. Two-way mobility. www.lotusplus.eu
Impakt: Vietnam/Thailand/China/Myanmar/Cambodia/Indonesia. Twoway mobility. www.impakt-asia.eu
Both including a monthly allowance, travel, insurance and tuition fees.
Can be awarded to students, from Bachelor to Postgraduate studies,
and to academic and administrative staff.

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Studiying at Ghent University, how to


start?
Check the website http://www.ugent.be/en/education for contact
details and more information about:
Admission requirements
Language requirements
Application procedure
Tuition fees
Enrolment and administration

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Research possibilities
A research, how to start?
Funding opportunities

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A research, how to start?

Research proposal
Supervisor
Acquire funding
Consult the faculty regulations
Submit to the faculty

Accepted?
Enroll for PhD and for the Doctoral Training programme
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A research, how to start?


Research implies:
Elaborate lab or field work
A thorough study of secondary literature
Publication of scientific articles
Attendance of academic conferences, symposiums and
seminars
A lot of critical thinking and intellectual inventiveness

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Language at Ghent University:


Dutch or English
Admission requirements:
Master degree or equivalent
The university may request an additional evaluation or
predoctoral training programme
Enrollment:
First enrollment
Annual enrollment
Enrollment for doctoral exam

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A research, how to start?


Check the website http://
www.ugent.be/en/research/doctoralresearch for more
information and contact details about:
Diploma requirements
Language requirements
Research topic
Sufficient financial means
Application procedure
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Funding opportunities (for Vietnamese


students)
1. BOF - Doctoral scholarships for candidates from
developing countries
Scholarship for maximum 24 months sandwich system
At least 12 months of locally funded research stay in the
South
http://www.ugent.be/en/research/funding/phd/bof/dos/docos.htm

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2. BOF - Funding for candidates for a joint doctorate


Joint doctorate between home institution and Ghent
University
Award: a joint/double PhD degree
Min. 6 Months Max 24 months stay at Ugent
http://
www.ugent.be/en/research/funding/phd/bof/fjd/jointdoctorate.h
tm
3. BOF - Doctoral scholarships
Open to all nationalities Highly competitive!
For the top 15% best students
Period: 2 x 2 years
http://
www.ugent.be/en/research/funding/phd/bof/doc/docen.htm
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4. FWO Research Foundation Flanders: PhD Fellowship


Vietnamese must have a basic degree from one of the
countries of the EU or Switzerland
Holding a Master's degree
> 31 years old? < 5 year master degree
Period: 2 years, renewable once
http://www.ugent.be/en/research/funding/phd/fwoasp.htm

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5. FWO Research Foundation Flanders: ICM-FWO


Fellowship

Vietnamese must have a basic degree from one of the countries of


the EU or Switzerland
Holding a Master's degree
Period: 1 years, renewable once

http://www.ugent.be/en/research/funding/phd/fwo/icm-fwo-fello
wship.htm
6. Baekeland mandates: A PhD in collaboration with the
industry

For everyone with a Master degree, but without a PhD


At least 1 Flemish company involved

http
://www.ugent.be/en/research/funding/phd/iwt/baekeland-manda
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7. ICP PhD
For researchers with an ICP degree
For research on a development topic
Scholarship for maximum 24 months sandwich system
Joint doctorate between home institution and Ghent
University
Award: a joint/double PhD degree
http://www.vliruos.be/en/project-funding/programdetail/icp-phd
_4145/

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International Training Centre Faculty


of Bioscience Engineering
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itcugent/
Website: http://
www.bioengineering.ugent.be/international-training-and-educat
ion

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