Ghent, in Flanders, is one of Belgium's best-loved cities, with canals, medieval castles and a lively student life. Thanks to its large university, students make up a big part of its population, giving it a young, dynamic feel.
Ask NGGlobal's advisers about the current language school options in Ghent. University language centres in Ghent and universities of applied sciences such as Artevelde are among the options.
In Ghent you can book courses of as little as one week. On an intensive program, one language level usually takes 6-8 weeks. A complete beginner typically needs 6-12 months to reach the B2-C1 level required for university.
The biggest factor in the price is the length of your booking: the weekly fee drops noticeably for bookings of 12 weeks or more. Winter is usually cheaper than the summer months. NGGlobal students can take advantage of the schools' seasonal discounts and offers.
At most language schools courses start every Monday, though complete beginner courses may have set start dates. For long programs that require a visa, we recommend applying at least 3 months ahead. Summer is the busiest period.
Short language courses can be taken on a Schengen visa. In Belgium, student visas for stays over 90 days are usually linked to higher education or preparatory programs, so if you are planning long-term language study, review the current conditions with NGGlobal.
Since you cannot work during language study, plan a budget that covers your course and living costs from the start. NGGlobal helps you prepare your course, accommodation and living budget.
Student rooms ('kot') are common in Ghent; demand rises at the start of semesters, so arrange accommodation early.
Living costs in Ghent are slightly lower than in Brussels, and student-friendly cafés and markets ease the budget.
Trams and buses serve Ghent, but the bicycle is the students' favourite way to get around.
Ghent has a mild maritime climate with cool, wet winters and mild summers.
You can fly direct from Istanbul to Brussels (BRU) and reach Ghent by train in about 30-45 minutes.
Because Belgium uses daylight saving time, the time difference changes with the season: from late March to late October Ghent is 1 hour behind Turkey, and in winter it is 2 hours behind.
You can decide with NGGlobal which school, course and type of accommodation suit you best. We follow the whole process for you, from application to arrival.
Brussels is a multilingual, international capital, while Ghent is smaller, student-focused and Dutch-speaking.
Yes. With its bike lanes and car-free centre, Ghent is a very bike-friendly city.
We recommend applying 6-8 weeks ahead for short courses, allowing time for the visa process.
No. A Schengen visa for a language course does not allow you to work.
Yes. Schools offer homestay, residence and student house options, and NGGlobal arranges your accommodation together with your enrolment.
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