Academic year 2025-2026

What once was a crazy idea of seven students became the largest student welcome festival in the country. Co-founder Frederic Seghers takes a trip to memory lane and reminisces about that first Student Kick-Off in 2006 at Kramersplein. 9,000 students showed up – far more than expected – and not a single visitor realized how hectic things were behind the scenes.

A brand-new building has recently been added to Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat: the Student Centre. Students can go there for information, advice and guidance before, during and after their studies. 

The academic year has begun, and thousands of Ghent University students are returning to their lecture halls, labs, and campuses. For some, it will be their very first time, for others, a new phase in an intense journey.