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MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS
Internationally minded organisations at Ghent University
The European Law Association (ELSA) is the world's largest independent,
non-political and non-profit law students' association with 69 000 members
present in 43 European countries.
Contact information:
E-mail: President.gent@be.elsa.org
Facebook: ELSA Gent
Website: https://gent.elsa-belgium.org/
Instagram: @elsa.gent
IAAS is THE association for life science students. We have internships, global projects, world congresses, conferences, seminars, exchange weeks but most importantly we have our #familIAAS.
Impact the global world through acting locally. Our global projects aim to improve sustainability, diversity, inequality and the global food crisis.
Gain work experience through our exchange program, our internship program. Work in an agricultural company with a CERES internship. Internships in companies, universities or research facilities are ARCHIMEDES internships. With LIBERTAS you can be an intern at an NGO or other socially tinted organisation.
Hone your skills with our soft skill trainings by certified trainers. Learn all about leadership, fundraising, active listening, event managing, teamwork, pitching etc.
Join a board and use these gained soft skills to climb up the ranks in IAAS. Dare to be a leader!
There is the world congress, the directors meetings, the subregional meetings, seminars, congresses, and conferences all around the world you can join. Meet your fellow IAAS'ers and discover the world in a totally different way. Visit companies/universities/institutes, gain cultural knowledge and expand your worldwide network! You'll gain a huge family we like to call #FamilIAAS.
Think globally, act locally and GO FURTHER, GO IAAS.
Contact information:
E-mail: iaasghent@gmail.com
Instagram: @iaasghent
Facebook: IAAS Ghent
Website: https://iaasbelgium.wixsite.com/iaasbelgium
CHISAG is an organisation of Chinese students and scholars in Ghent which helps their integration and support their work, study and spare time entertainment.
Every year we welcome new-coming Chinese students and scholars, organise galas during Chinese festivals, and cooperate with other associations for cross-cultural activities.
Contact information:
E-mail: chisag.gent@yahoo.com
Facebook: GentChisag
Website: http://ugent.cloud.ac.cn
AIESEC in Gent is the local chapter of the world’s largest youth-led organization, empowering students through leadership experiences — both abroad and at home.
With Global Volunteer (GV), you can join a 6-week project abroad that supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals — from education to sustainability and more. Looking for professional experience? Global Talent (GT) offers international internships in marketing, IT, finance, engineering, business administration, and business development.
Want to stay local? Join our team in Gent and gain hands-on experience in areas like sales, marketing, and project management — all while creating exchange opportunities for others.
And above all, AIESEC is more than a platform — it’s like a family. You’ll grow, lead, laugh, and be part of a team that’s as ambitious as it is supportive.
Whether you want to explore the world or shape it from Gent, your journey starts here.
Contact information:
E-mail: lc.gent@aiesec.be
Facebook: AIESEC in Belgium
Instagram: @aiesecingent
Website: http://aiesec.org
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/aiesecgent
Linkedin: AIESEC in Gent
ESN is the world’s largest international student organisation, with over 500 sections in 40+ countries. Our mission here in Ghent is to help all international students feel welcome during their exchange.
In furtherance of this mission, we organise about five activities per week. They include cultural events, parties, sports, trips, and much more! By offering a wide variety of activities, we ensure that everyone can find something they enjoy. We also have a buddy program, which is a great way to help international students find their way around student life in Ghent.
In addition to bringing our students together at our activities, we also work with partners from the local to the international level to provide them with amazing opportunities, and to make their time in Ghent unforgettable!
Contact information:
Website: http://www.esngent.org/
E-mail: esn.gent@gmail.com
Facebook: esn.gent
Instagram: @esngent
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/esngent
LinkedIn: Erasmus Student Network Gent
IndoSAG stands for Indonesian Student Association in Ghent. IndoSAG is a place where all Indonesia students gather, share information, develop their international experiences, and learn organizational skills. We have many activities to support this goal. Ranging from academic skill events, cultural trips to other fun events.
Contact information:
E-mail: ppi.ghent.belgium@gmail.com
Facebook: ppigent
Website: https://ppigentbelgia.wordpress.com/
Instagram: @ppi_ghent_belgia
Tomo no Kai is a student association of Japanologists, aiming for a cultural exchange between Japanese and Belgian students.
On one hand, we strongly aim to promote the Japanese culture to our members through a diverse amount of events. On the other hand, we help to accommodate Japanese exchange students as well as promoting the Belgian culture to visiting students.
Contact information:
E-mail: Tnok.kern@gmail.com
Facebook: Tnok Gent
Instagram: @tomonokai
VINASAG (Vietnamese Student Association in Ghent) is a place for Vietnamese students and others, who are curious about Vietnamese culture. VINASAG aims to support Vietnamese students in both academic and social life, and promote Vietnamese culture. To this end, various events including sports, cultural and knowledge sharing activities have been organised.
Contact information:
E-mail: sivibi.gent@gmail.com
Facebook: Vinasagpage
Instagram: @vina.sag
Umoja is a student association for students with African roots, other students with migration backgrounds, or simply students interested in the African continent and its economy. They are a very young union, but nevertheless very promising.
Contact information:
E-mail: umojagent@gmail.com
Instagram: @umojagent
Twitter: @GentUmoja
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