Study
Sorted by the deadline that closes first.
UNIVERSITEIT GENT8 days
| Nomination · spring term | 15 October 2026 | 8 days |
|---|---|---|
| Application · spring term | 15 November 2026 | 39 days |
| Nomination · autumn term | 15 April 2027 | 190 days |
| Application · autumn term | 15 May 2027 | 220 days |
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Average cost of living
What a month costs, where it goes and how it compares.
830€a month
Declared rent + estimateUsually between 730 and 930 € a month.
Where the month goes
- Rent360 €
- Food275 €
- Transport45 €
- Leisure and other150 €
Belgium average · 920 €
Compared with other destinations
More expensive than 69% of Erasmus destinations.
The 3 students who answered the European Commission survey report 750 € a month in total.
Where do these figures come from?
Rent is what 3 Erasmus students report in the European Commission survey (2026-08). Food, transport and leisure are an estimate from Eurostat price indices (2024), checked against Numbeo (2026-09). Think of a shared flat and cooking at home. It is not a market price and does not include flights or your home university fees.
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From Gent
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Questions
How many universities in Gent take Erasmus students?
1 university in Gent publish their Erasmus+ deadlines in the European Commission's database, and the first to close is UNIVERSITEIT GENT, on 15 October 2026. Which of them you can actually apply to depends on the bilateral agreements your home university has signed.
When is the Erasmus deadline in Gent?
The earliest one in Gent is nomination · spring term at UNIVERSITEIT GENT, on 15 October 2026. Every university has its own: the full list, sorted by what closes first, is on this page.
How much does it cost to live in Gent as an Erasmus student?
We estimate about €830 a month in Gent (typically between €730 and €930): €360 for rent, €275 for food, €45 for transport and €150 for leisure. The 3 students who answered the European Commission survey report €750 in total. This is an estimate built on Eurostat price indices (2024) and cross-checked against Numbeo, not a market price, and it does not include flights or your home university's tuition.