Exchange students
An exchange student temporarily lives in a foreign country and attends courses. The exchange period at Ghent University lasts a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of 12 months. The exchange student does not get a diploma from Ghent University.
International degree students
The study programme Master of Arts in Linguistics and Literature has two specializations completely taught in English:
- Master of Arts in Linguistics and Literature – English
- Master of Arts in Linguistics and Literature – Linguistics
Master of Arts in Linguistics and Literature – English
In this master you take advanced courses in the two scientific disciplines of English Linguistics and Literary studies, so you need a thorough understanding of both disciplines.
The master’s programme consists of courses in English linguistics and literary studies (30 credits), elective courses (15 credits) and a master’s dissertation (15 credits).
- At least two courses in English Linguistics.
- At least two courses in English Literary studies.
- As for the elective courses, we can help you in selecting courses that are taught in English. You are e.g. allowed to choose more courses in English linguistics or literary studies from our master’s and bachelor’s programmes. But you are also free to choose out of all the English-taught courses at our university if you meet the initial competences as stated in the course specifications.
- As for the master’s thesis, you are free to choose your own topic in either linguistics or literary studies.
Please check the study guide for a detailed overview of the courses.
Bachelor’s degree requirements
While we very much welcome international students to follow our master in English Linguistics & literature, we want to make sure that students know what to expect of our master’s programme so that they stand a good chance to achieve the degree.
In our experience, international students sometimes struggle with the advanced knowledge of linguistic and literary theory and analysis that we presume students have in order to take on the master’s courses. Or, they might be highly skilled in one discipline, and not the other.
That’s why it is necessary to have achieved competences in the following scientific disciplines: English linguistics, English literary studies and scientific research and writing.
Your application will be screened with these requirements in mind.
Language requirement
You need to have obtained a C1-level in English language proficiency.
You will need to hand in a C1 certificate, but not if your bachelor’s programme was taught in English at an English-language institution.
When your bachelor curriculum was NOT taught in English at an English-language institution then you will need to hand in a valid proof of C1 proficiency in English.
You can submit the results of these tests after the deadline of application, but you need to submit before finishing the enrollment procedure, i.e. before the start of the academic year.
Master of Arts in Linguistics and Literature – Linguistics
This master’s programme offers advanced, research-driven course units in linguistics. Students will actively and critically engage with linguistic theories and analytical models to explore and address key issues at the forefront of current linguistic research.
The programme consists of:
- Two courses in English linguistics (10 credits).
- Four courses in advanced linguistic theory (20 credits).
- 15 credits of elective courses, allowing students to tailor their studies to their interests. You are e.g. allowed to choose more courses in English linguistics from our master’s and bachelor’s programmes. But you are also free to choose out of all the English-taught courses at our university if you meet the initial competences as stated in the course specifications.
- The master’s dissertation, for which students are free to choose their own research topic in linguistics (15 credits).
Please check the study guide for a detailed overview of the courses.
Bachelor’s degree requirements
While we very much welcome international students to follow our master in Linguistics we want to make sure that students know what to expect of our master’s programme so that they stand a good chance to achieve the degree.
That’s why it is necessary to have achieved competences in the following scientific disciplines: (English) linguistics and scientific research and writing.
Your application will be screened with these requirements in mind.
Language requirement
You need to have obtained a B2-level in English language proficiency.
You will need to hand in a B2 certificate, but not if your bachelor’s programme was taught in English at an English-language institution.
When your bachelor curriculum was NOT taught in English at an English-language institution then you will need to hand in a valid proof of B2 proficiency in English.
General information
Application
To apply as an international degree student you will have to take certain steps.
On the application website you will have to upload the bachelor diploma & transcripts. These documents need to be legalized. Please also add the course descriptions so we can thoroughly assess your application.
Tuition fees
The tuition fee depends on your country of origin.
Blocked account
When applying for a study visa, all students with a non-EEA nationality have to prove they have sufficient financial means to cover their study costs, and living expenses for the duration of their studies in Belgium.
Details for your visa application
UGent Organization number: 0248015142
UGent VAT: BE0248015142
Contact Person: Miriam Taverniers (Head of the Programme in Linguistics and Literary Studies)
Scholarships
There are a limited number of scholarships available.
Team International Support
The Team International Support provides dedicated support for international students before arrival and during their stay at Ghent University. Whether students need help with exchange applications, visa, orientation, academic life, or cultural adjustment, they are ready to assist.
Teaching English in Flanders?
If you want to become a teacher of English in Flanders, then you will need to (a) master the Dutch language, and (b) follow an additional master’s programme in (English) language teaching.