Artevelde UAS has a different accommodation application process for degree-seeking students versus exchange students.
Student houses
Artevelde UAS has four student houses of its own in the heart of Ghent, close to the campuses. We also collaborate with Upgrade Estate, which means we can offer rooms in Bro UpKot, Ter Plaeten UpKot and Baudelo UpKot.
Housing for exchange students
As an exchange student, you will study for one term in Ghent at Artevelde University of Applied Sciences as part of an exchange program (Erasmus or ISEP). Therefore, you will not get an Artevelde University of Applied Sciences diploma.
Rental period
There are two different rental periods you can sign up for, depending on when you’ll be studying in Ghent.
- The 1st term or fall semester rental period starts Friday, September 13th 2024 and ends Monday, February 3rd 2025 (4,5 months).
- Friday February 7th 2025 of and ends at July 3rd 2025 (= 5 months).
Rent is due for the whole period, even if you stay for a shorter period. It’s impossible to stay for more than one term in student accommodation as an exchange student. It is however possible to stay longer during the summer break (July and August). Please get in touch with the Housing Department if you’re interested.
Prices for the academic year 2024-2025 you can find in the brochure.
Application procedure for housing at Artevelde UAS (exchange students)
Applications for the autumn semester start May 8th 2024 (10am local time)
From May 8th until May 22, we are ensuring that all students can apply for a room in our student houses, regardless of their time zone. We’re also ensuring there’s a fair mix of students from different countries of origin.
After May 22, you can still apply but will be on a waiting list. From then on out, the “First come, first serve” principle will be used.
Starting from May 23, we will contact students with a room offer. If you haven’t received any news by June 5, we also recommend looking at the private market.
Applications for the spring semester start October 30 2024 (10am local time)
From Ocotber 30 until November 13 we ensure that all students can apply for a room in our student houses, regardless of their time zone. We’re also ensuring there’s a fair mix of students from different countries of origin.
After November 13 you can still apply but will be on a waiting list. From then on out, the “First come, first serve” principle will be used.
Application process
You can apply online and submit your housing preferences via the application tool on our webpage. Select the tile ‘Exchange students’.
Starting from May 23, we’ll contact students with a room offer. If you haven’t received any news by June 5, we also recommend finding a room on the private housing market.
If a room is allocated, you will be asked to sign the housing contract and house rules and pay a deposit of €600 plus one months' rental fees. Only then is the room reserved for you. If it is difficult to pay the total amount simultaneously, please contact us at housing@arteveldehs.be.
Important information on the application process
- The application is only available for students studying at our University or for students coming on a work placement for a term in which our University established case the work placement.
- Applying doesn't mean that you automatically will have a room: the number of rooms available is limited.
- When choosing a double room or a duo studio to share with a friend, both students need to apply and fill in their friend's name as ‘roommate’.
Housing for international degree-seeking students
As a degree-seeking student, you are enrolled at or accepted for enrollment at Artevelde University of Applied Sciences to obtain the full Bachelor's Degree in one of the following programmes:
- International Business Management
- International Communication Management
- International Graphic and Digital Media
- International Journalism
- International Organisation and Management
Rental period
The rental period starts on Friday, September 13 2024 and ends on Thursday, September4 2025.
Prices for the academic year 2024-2025 you can find in the brochure.
Application procedure for housing at Artevelde UAS (degree-seeking students)
When to apply?
Degree-seeking students can apply for housing starting Friday, April 29 2024 (at 10am local time). From April 29 until May19, we are ensuring that all students can apply for a room in our student houses, regardless of their time zone.
After May 19, you can still apply but will be on a waiting list. From then on out, the “First come, first serve”principle will be used.
Starting from May 21, we’ll contact students with a room offer. If you haven’t received any news by May 29, we also recommend looking at the private market.
Note: you don't need your certificate of enrolment when you apply. You can deliver the document to the Housing Department when you receive it.
Application process
- You can apply online and submit your housing preferences via the application tool. Make sure to select the tile ‘Degree seeking students’.
- Starting from May 21 we’ll contact students with a room offer. If you haven’t received any news by May 29, we recommend you take a look at the private housing market in Ghent.
- If a room is allocated, you will be asked to sign the housing contract and house rules, and pay a deposit of €600 plus one month rental fee. Only then the room is reserved for you. If it is difficult to pay the full amount all at once, please contact us at housing@arteveldehs.be.
Important information on the application process
The application is only available for students studying at our University or for students coming on a work placement for a term in which case the work placement was established by our University.
Applying doesn't mean that you automatically will have a room: the number of rooms available is limited.
When choosing a double room or a duo studio to share with a friend, both students need to apply and need to fill in the name of their friend as ‘roommate’.
We would like to emphasize that we offer housing to degree-seeking students for a maximum of one academic year. This is to reduce the risk of scamming, which is higher when seeking housing on the private market from another country.
Once you have been accommodated in one of our student homes, it is easier and safer to search for housing on the private market for the next academic years.
In exceptional cases, you may rent for more than one academic year. If there are still some student rooms available after our usual allocation period, and you have already rented for an academic year, we can offer a student room that is currently available.
However, we can never guarantee this entirely. You will be informed in a timely manner if this is the case. Feel free to contact us for more information.
Renting on the private market
If you want to rent a student room in Ghent, we advise starting your search on the private market as early as possible. This is because the demand for student rooms is more significant than the supply in our city.
The rent price in Ghent averages from €400 per month for a standard room to €700 per month for a studio with bathroom and cooking facilities (utility costs included). Before signing the lease agreement for the room, make sure you know if there are other extra costs or final settlements (e.g. gas, water, electricity, internet, maintenance, etc.).
The landlord will probably ask you to pay a security deposit before the start of the lease. The amount is maximum equal to two months' rental fee. Your security deposit will be refunded at the end of the lease if the room is in its original state. You can pay the security deposit through international transfer (use the IBAN and BIC or SWIFT codes).
Good (and reliable) websites to find student housing:
SCAMMING! Be aware of internet fraud, especially when you find an offer via social media. In case of doubt, don't hesitate to contact the Housing Department in advance. If the offer is too good to be true, it probably ISN'T true.
Accommodation grant
A grant for students in dorms who meet three conditions: you are a degree-seeking student, your rental contract is at least eight months, AND you fulfil all three requirements to be able to obtain a scholarship, a partial scholarship or non-scholarship from the Flemish Government with an income of maximum 7500 euros above the maximum limit to receive a student grant.
Submit your application from 13 November 2024 until the 1st of June 2025.
If you wish to submit for the academic year 2023-2024, it is possible until the 1st of June 2024.
Other useful information
- If you're a student with a disability and need accessible housing, mail housing@arteveldehs.be for more information.
- Information concerning your registration in our city:
- If you arrive in Ghent before the start date of your rental agreement, you are responsible for temporary accommodation (hotel/hostel) yourself.
- It is difficult for international students to get a student job in Belgium. If you have financial worries, ask for advice at your home institution before departure.
- Daily life: have a look at www.stad.gent/international-students for more information about studying, living, transportation and administration upon your arrival.
- Tourist information? You can find it in 5 languages on the city's website.
Contact the Housing Department