Ghent campus
Where history meets modern urban life
This multicultural city blends architectural beauty with creativity and innovative thinking
Walking into our Ghent campus can feel like you’re walking back in time. But this beautiful, historical building has all the modern facilities to provide innovative learning experiences. It’s where we host many open executive and customised programmes, our Masters in General Management, Masters in Marketing & Digital Transformation and Executive MBA.
You’ll find us in the very heart of the city’s historical centre – surrounded by both beautiful architecture and modern boutiques and restaurants.
History meets modernity
The Great Seminary, which houses our campus, was completed in 1914. Before seminary students could use it, however, German troops turned it into a barracks. The first seminarist took up residence in 1926. In 2003, the building was given a new purpose as Vlerick campus. The stained glass windows and religious statues of the deconsecrated chapel now share space with cutting-edge facilities – including 25 breakout rooms and eight lecture spaces.
An inspiring setting
Enter our campus, and you’ll find yourself in the atrium – a secluded courtyard where students and faculty gather to eat lunch, catch up on reading and relax. You’ll also see a magnificent piece of art – Italian Life by Panamarenko, one of Belgium’s most important sculptors and visual artists – on the floor of the atrium. You’ll be surprised and delighted by ancient and modern art throughout our campus – which is a truly creative and inspirational place to study.
Discover a wealth of knowledge and information
Access the latest research, prepare for classes or just quench your thirst for knowledge at the library. We have a vast collection of print publications and online resources that span the whole spectrum of business and management topics. There’s also space for silent study, reading and working. If you’re looking for a quiet spot to concentrate, head to the library loft – its cosy sofas, coffee tables and bar stools make it feel like you’re in your own living room.
Recharge your batteries
At the end of a busy day of learning, it’s nice to take some time to relax and reflect. And the enclosed garden is the perfect spot. Take a break on one of the picnic tables, meet up with colleagues for group work – or channel your energy into a game of ping pong.
Food to power your learning
The ancient seminary refectory now houses a fine dining restaurant for our executive education participants. We hold events here too. Separately, at ground floor level, our spacious lounge is a great space for lunch – offering sandwiches and other cold and hot snacks. We also have a bar where you can catch up with friends and discuss your day.
How to find us
Reep 1
9000 Ghent
Opening hours
Monday to Thursday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Friday: 8 AM – 3.30 PM
Adjusted opening hours in July and August: Monday-Thursday 9-12 AM and 1-5 PM, Friday 9-12 AM
FAQs
Where can I park my car?
The Reep underground car park is right next to our campus. It’s open 24/7 and has 500 spaces. You can also use the Zuid car park. It’s a five-minute walk away, open 24/7 and has more than 1,000 spaces.
Since January 2020, Ghent city centre has been a Low Emission Zone. This means some cars can’t enter – so please check before you come. Remember, if your car has a foreign number plate, you’ll need to register it online before bringing it to Ghent.
Where can I store my bike?
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Polite reminder
Unless you have a large bike – like a carrier cycle or cargo bike, which won’t go down the stairs – please don’t leave it in the atrium.
How do I get there by public transport?
Belgium has 3 international airports: Brussels National Airport (Zaventem), Brussels-South Airport (Charleroi) and Ostend-Bruges Airport. All airports are connected by public transport to the city.
The easiest way to get to Ghent is by train. There are several trains going between Brussels National Airport (Zaventem) and Ghent every hour and the ride takes around one hour. The city’s main train station is called Gent-Sint-Pieters in Dutch (Gand-Saint-Pierre in French).
For train schedules and prices see the website of SNCB/NMBS, the Belgian train company, or their mobile app.
When you arrive in Ghent, you can reach the city centre by tram or bus. You can find tram and bus schedules on the website of De Lijn (the Flemish public transport company) and through their mobile app.
Taxis
- V-Tax + 32 9 222 22 22
- Europataxi + 32 495 77 73 55
- Huureenstuur + 32 9 253 13 43
Hotels nearby
We’ve listed these hotels in order of walking distance from campus:
- Getaway Gent
Seminariestraat 2, B-9000 Gent
Tel.: + 32 9 233 96 88
Email: gent@getaway.be
Website – You can mention that you are a Vlerick participant when booking - Yalo Urban Boutique Hotel Gent
Brabantdam 33, B-9000 Gent
Tel.: + 32 9 395.92.00
Email: hello@yalohotel.com
Website – You can mention that you are a Vlerick participant when booking - Ibis Gent Centrum St.-Baafskathedraal **
Limburgstraat 2, B-9000 Gent
Tel.: + 32 9 233 00 00
Email: H0961-re@accor.com
Website – You can mention that you are a Vlerick participant when booking - NH Gent Belfort ****
Hoogpoort 63, B-9000 Gent
Tel.: + 32 9 233 33 31
Email: nhgentbelfort@nh-hotels.com
Website – You can mention that you are a Vlerick participant when booking - Hotel Novotel Gent Centrum ****
Goudenleeuwplein 5, B-9000 Gent
Tel.: + 32 9 224 22 30
Email: H0840-re@accor.com
Website – You can mention that you are a Vlerick participant when booking - Ghent Marriott Hotel ****
Drabstraat 10, B-9000 Gent
Tel.: + 32 9 233 93 93
Email: reservations@marriottghent.com
Website - Hotel Harmony ****
Kraanlei 37, B-9000 Gent
Tel.: + 32 9 324 26 80
Fax: + 32 9 324 26 88
Email: info@hotel-harmony.be
Website - Ghent River Hotel ****
Waaistraat 5, B-9000 Gent
Tel.: + 32 9 266 10 10
Fax: + 32 9 266 10 15
Email: info@ghent-river-hotel.be
Website - Hotel Gravensteen ***
Jan Breydelstraat 35, B-9000 Gent
Tel.: + 32 9 225 11 50
Fax: + 32 9 225 18 50
Email: hotel@gravensteen.be
Website - Hotel de Flandre ****
Poel 1–2, B-9000 Gent
Tel.: + 32 9 266 06 00
Fax: + 32 9 266 06 09
Email: info@hoteldeflandre.be
Website - Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof ****
Hoogstraat 36, B-9000 Gent
Tel.: +32 9 235 40 70
Email: ghent@pillowshotels.com
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Restaurants nearby
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Korenlei Twee Allegro Moderato | Pakhuis Cafe Theatre | ‘t Vosken Borsalino | Balls & Glory Otomat Bavet
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