Kortrijk is the largest student city in West Flanders. Approximately 18,000 students study here. As a student, you are guaranteed to form a special bond with the city where you spend your days (both inside and outside the classrooms). Moreover, Kortrijk is an international student city, welcoming hundreds of students from all over the world every year! Be sure to come and take a look!

Studying

Kortrijk is home to two university colleges (VIVES & Howest) and two university campuses (KU Leuven Campus Kulak Kortrijk and UGent Campus Kortrijk). You can pursue a very diverse range of study programs here, some of which are unique in Flanders. If you want more information about the different programs on offer, click through to the webpages below:

• Howest
• Hogeschool VIVES 
• KU Leuven Campus Kulak Kortrijk
• UGent Campus Kortrijk

Student Housing

Kortrijk has approximately 18,000 students, 3,000 of whom are living in student housing, managed by 240 landlords.

In Kortrijk, you pay an average of 350 euro per month for a student room, including energy costs. Prices can vary depending on the facilities. For instance, if your room includes private sanitary facilities, you might pay a bit more. It’s best to start your search in April.

All student housing in Kortrijk must have a valid operating certificate. You can always request this from your landlord. Kotwest actively ensures that student housing complies with regulations. If we find that a room is not in order, we remove it from our webpage.

Once you decide to rent a room, it’s very important to carefully review the rental agreement. Kotwest provides a model rental agreement designed to protect students’ rights as much as possible. However, landlords are not obligated to use this model. Additionally, make a detailed inventory of the room and check the agreements regarding utility costs (e.g., are your energy costs included in the base rent?). This helps to avoid disputes later.

If you experience issues with your landlord or have disagreements about certain agreements, contact the housing service of your student services department. They can offer advice.

• STUVO Howest (also for UGent Campus Kortrijk students)
• STUVO VIVES
• STUVO Kulak 

Student Life

Kortrijk is a vibrant city in southwestern West Flanders. Vzw Kortrijk Studentenstad provides a fantastic range of activities for students and happily guides you through the city’s diverse offerings. Whether it’s about enjoying culture, partying, dining out, or sports, there’s something for every student! As a Kortrijk student, you’ll also receive a handy guide full of discount coupons at the start of the academic year, allowing you to enjoy all that the city has to offer!