After graduation
After years of dedication and lots of studying, you are graduating. What will that be like? Perhaps you have made a plan but don't know where to start. Or maybe you have no idea what the future will bring? This overview will help you on your way.
Graduation events
In the spotlight
- 21/03/2024: jobhappening Kortrijk (Dutch)
- 28/03/2024: afstudeerbeurs Gent
- 23/04/2024: get your professional profile picture for free
Stay up to date with all graduation events
Getting a job
Preparing for the labour market
What starting a career will be like? How to take your first steps on the job market? The Student Career Hub offers information, tips and tools to get you started.
Job opportunities and career events
Do you want to know which companies are looking for graduating Ghent University Talent? Discover a wide range of company profiles, vacancies and career events in the Ghent University Career Center.
Note: change your Ghent University mail address to your personal mail address after registration (via 'account settings' in the user menu). This way, you'll maintain easy access to the Ghent Career Center after graduation.
Entrepreneurship
Would you rather be your own boss and is there an entrepreneur in you? DO! is the contact point for entrepreneurship at Ghent University.
Orientation year in Belgium for non-EEA graduates
Continuing your education
Do you want to keep your head buried in your books for a while longer? Are you on the look-out for a suitable way to continue your education?
Master and postgraduate degrees
Find out which master’s, master after master’s or postgraduate programmes you are qualified for based on the diploma you obtained. This is the perfect way to broaden or deepen the knowledge you acquired!
Lifelong learning
Take a look at Nova Academy for the continuing education opportunities Ghent University has to offer!
Ghent University Association partner institutions
Higher Education Register
This platform allows you to get acquainted with every study programme Flanders has on offer.
Becoming a PhD student
You might be considering embarking on a PhD at Ghent University. Find out what your possibilities are and which steps you should take.
Going abroad
Whether you want to study, do an internship or conduct research; all of these possibilities are right there for you to explore!
Infinitum
Dare to think, your whole life long! Stay close to your alma mater Ghent University and fellow alumni, meet exciting new people, participate in alumni activities and discover our full range of offerings for former students.
Don't miss out on Infinitum, our global network of thousands of UGent alumni.