Kickstart your student life

Get a feel for life on campus. This is your inside view into KdG’s organisations, clubs and ways to connect.

Explore the intranet

From the end of June onwards, enrolled students will get access to KdG's intranet.

This is where you can find out about every aspect of life as a student. Here you'll find:

  • All your programme-specific information, such as contact details, academic calendar, timetables, elective programmes.
  • All the info you need around guidance and support.
  • Answers to any technical questions.
  • News about everything happening on and around the campuses.
  • What’s going on for students in Antwerp.
It feels like we are being heard and taken care of. KdG is trying to get the students to connect with each other as well as with the staff, and this kind of social aspect is quite important to me.
Lisa-Marie - Student Multimedia & Creative Technologies
Lisa
Multimedia & Creative Technologies student

Student Union

The Student Union is KdG's social student organization. The community organises regular fun cultural and sports activities and encourages our students to come together.

  • As a member, you get early access to the events along with some other benefits.
  • You can choose to dip in and out or get involved in the organisation and planning of new activities.
  • Check out the Student Union Instagram.
Logo Student Union

Get moving with the Sportsticker

KdG offers its students access to a whole range of free or discounted sports in and around Antwerp – on campus or in the city.

  • From Athletics to Zumba, you can do it all with a Sportsticker.
  • Enjoy sports such as badminton, swimming, tennis and volleyball for free!
  • Get yourself a Sportsticker for just 18 euros per year and you can take advantage of: fitness and yoga sessions, weekly team sport training sessions, participation in competitive leagues and more.
  • You can also benefit from discounts on a gym membership and sports such as climbing and rowing.

Read more about the sportsticker and see a typical timetable

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Connect with your fellow students

To help you really feel a part of the KdG community find out here how to connect with your fellow students.

Joinby

The KdG Joinby app allows you to get a student buddy, chat 1-on-1 and join groups and activities. Download and use the app now.

  1. Look for the Joinby app in the Play or App store and download the app.
  2. Create a new account and enter 'Antwerp' as your location.
  3. Choose the KdG community.
  4. Enter your KdG email address (@student.kdg.be) – only for enrolled students!
  5. If you have access to your student mail on your phone, you can choose to get a confirmation email. Otherwise, ask to get a confirmation code instead. Alternatively, you can also open Joinby on your laptop.
  6. Check your KdG inbox to confirm your account
  7. Create your profile. > If you want a buddy to help you find your way around KdG and Antwerp, check "I want an English-speaking Buddy". As soon as a matching buddy is found, you can confirm this on your Home Page at the top under "Welcome,... . Connect with a buddy of your choice". After this, your buddy will appear in your contacts with the message "match".

Other channels to connect with fellow students

  • KdG In&Out: A Facebook group with more than 1000 members that brings international students and local KdG students together
  • KdG International Students: Closed Facebook group for international students. Ask your questions to experienced students and/or meet up with fellow students.
  • Student Union: KdG’s international student organization which aims to build a stronger student community by offering a variety of activities and support.ps.
  • Applied Computer Science: Discord server made by students, exclusively for Applied CS students.
  • Multimedia & Creative Technologies: WhatsApp group made by students, exclusively for MCT students.
  • International Business Management: Group set-up in progress.

And if you haven’t already joined us on Instagram, why not?!

I have learned how to work together, talk to people from other cultures and how to work in uncomfortable situations. This has really helped me grow in the past year.
Eliot
Applied Computer Science student

And supporting you when you need it

Our experienced counsellors and legal advisors are ready to help you should you need it. Got an issue with your landlord? Or perhaps exam stress is getting to you?

Never suffer in silence.

Come and see us or book an online appointment through studentservices@kdg.be

KdG motivates me through respectful interaction and trust. Giving me the opportunity to engage in different leadership roles, from being part of Student Council, to being an Ambassador. This shows me that I am seen and appreciated and it is contributing to my self-esteem and makes me believe more in my potential.
Roxana KdG Student International Business Management
Roxana
International Business Management student