Ghent University is a powerhouse of academic talent, cultivating one of Europe’s most skilled and diverse student communities. With a vibrant population of around 50,900 students, including 15% international students, the university attracts bright minds from across the world who choose Ghent University for its high-quality programmes and research-driven environment.
Every year, Ghent University delivers a large cohort of highly qualified graduates across its 11 faculties - ranging from engineering and life sciences to economics, social sciences, and the arts, thus feeding the talent pipeline of companies, research organizations, and innovation hubs throughout the region.
And the university does not stand alone. Ghent is equally home to a strong network of university colleges, which together with Ghent University form the Ghent University Association (AUGent) - some 80,000 students and 20,000 staff across the partner institutions. HOGENT combines applied programmes in technology, business, health and social work with its renowned School of Arts, KASK & Conservatorium. Arteveldehogeschool trains thousands of graduates each year in education, healthcare, communication and business. LUCA School of Arts adds a distinctive creative dimension from its Ghent campus. Where the university excels in fundamental and doctoral research, the university colleges deliver practice-oriented professionals and applied research that translates directly into industry - a complementarity that gives companies in Ghent access to the full spectrum of talent, from lab bench to shop floor.
Ghent University also produces a remarkable number of research specialists: 786–797 doctoral degrees were awarded annually in the 2023–2025 period, reflecting Ghent University's exceptional strength in advanced research training and scientific excellence.
Ghent University's commitment to talent development runs deep. With its HR Excellence in Research strategy, the university fosters a supportive, talent-driven environment that empowers both students and researchers to grow, innovate and lead. This continuous investment in people ensures that every UGent graduate - whether at bachelor, master, or PhD level- enters the world equipped to make an impact.
The result? A steady, world-class flow of highly skilled graduates and researchers - ready to drive innovation, strengthen industry and shape the future!
*this page is constantly being updated - many more vacancies are following soon*
Jobs at Tech Lane Ghent Science Park
Build your career where research meets industry. This page brings together open roles from companies across Tech Lane Ghent Science Park (Campuses Ardoyen & Eiland Zwijnaarde) from startups and scale-ups to corporate R&D and public labs.
Whether you’re a scientist, engineer, operator, or business profile, you’ll find opportunities to turn ideas into impact!
Also check out the Postdoc Career Hub of Ghent University!