Ghent University
speciality: Chemistry

Ghent University offers a high standard of education in a vibrant and beautiful student city. Class sizes varied quite a lot: some lectures had more than 200 students, while others were much smaller, with around 30 students, allowing for more interaction. Overall, I had a very positive experience. The quality of education is high, as is generally the case in Belgium, and Ghent itself has a great student atmosphere with plenty of social life and activities. I would definitely recommend Ghent University to students looking for a good academic experience combined with an active student life.

As a PhD student, being part of the department of Biochemistry and Microbiology of UGent I am very pleased with my experience so far. This programme is placed in a setting with leading scientists of the field that lead innovative projects that push the boundaries, providing continuous support by having access to knowledge and expertise of different fields.
Also, great care is taken for research integrity, good lab practices and data management plans to ensure the safety of everyone’s work results and their authenticity.
It is an inspiring and motivating environment for young researchers with plenty of training opportunities to improve both their hard and soft skills and at the same time creating a strong network. I would definitely recommend it to others.