Dear students,

We are pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Erasmus+ academic mobility program for the Spring semester of the 2025–2026 academic year at Ghent University (Belgium).

Available places:

• Master’s students – 1 place
• PhD students – 1 place

Eligible fields of study:

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Biochemistry.

Important dates:

• Application deadline: October 11, 2025
• Selection date: October 13, 2025

Required documents:

• Proof of English proficiency (minimum B2 level) – IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, etc.;
• Official transcript (GPA not lower than 3.0) (available at the Student’s Service Center – ssc@sdu.edu.kz);
• Copy of valid international passport;
• CV in English;
• Motivation letter in English (with study/research objectives at Ghent University);
• Recommendation letter.

Additional documents:

• For Master’s students: completed and signed Learning Agreement (planned courses);
• For PhD students: Research plan (objectives, methodology, timeline);
• Support letter from SDU academic supervisor (optional).

Note: The host university may request additional documents.

Financial conditions:

• Monthly stipend – €900
• Travel grant – up to €1188
• Students with special needs – additional grant of €250/month (with supporting documents).

Priority will be given (in case of equal points) to:

• Orphaned students or those without parental care;
• Students with disabilities;
• Students from large families.

Supporting documents (if applicable):

• Family certificate (for large families);
• Documents confirming absence of parents;
• Disability certificate.

Additional information:

• Official website of Ghent University: welcome-to-ghent-university.be
• Inquiries: iro@sdu.edu.kz

Faculty coordinators:

• Diyar Nurmetov – School of Education and Humanities (diyar.nurmetov@sdu.edu.kz)
• Gulnara Saimassay – School of Information Technologies and Applied Mathematics (gulnara.saimassay@sdu.edu.kz)