Options for participation 2025
Save the date – something big is coming!
On 26 March 2026, our trusted job fair is making its return … with an exciting new twist!
After 22 successful editions, we’re saying goodbye to the name ‘afstudeerbeurs’. It’s time for a fresh start! Very soon, we’ll proudly unveil a new name and a bold new logo, both designed to reflect the future of talent and work.
While we’re staying true to our familiar location, we’re reimagining the layout and the overall experience. The familiar is getting a fresh makeover – modern, inspiring and all about connection. Our goal? To attract even more visitors and offer an experience that’s both high-quality and unforgettable.
In short: the 23rd edition is one you won’t want to miss.
Registrations open on 1 September 2025 – like always.
Curious to see what’s in store?
Keep an eye on this page – more to come soon!
GENERAL JOB MARKET
The General Job Market targets companies that recruit broadly – from associate degree students, Professional Bachelor to Master students from all academic disciplines and programmes offered by the partner institutions of Ghent University Association and beyond.
Within the General Job Market there are 2 options to choose from:
1. DIAMOND - MAIN PARTNER
Practical |
Communication |
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double booth (6 m * 2 m) |
company page on the afstudeerbeurs website |
| company name and colour codes made visible on the stand walls | extra space in the printed fair brochure (5000 copies) that the visitors receive at the entrance of the venue |
| 5 parking spaces (max) in the Flanders Expo car park |
inclusion of logo and link of your choice on the page for the main partners |
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free wifi and electricity (600 watts) |
inclusion of logo and link of your choice in the direct mailings to all final-year students, early career researchers and alumni (+/- 17,000 mail addresses) |
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100 EUR worth of catering tokens |
inclusion of logo on all flyers and posters |
| 2 standing tables and 4 bar stools (if needed) | visibility in the aftermovie |
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possibility to download CVs and contact information during and after the fair |
free use of the Jobat jobtool integrated in the afstudeerbeurs website |
| possibility to distribute vacancies | maximum 10 main partners are admitted to guarantee extra visibility |
| possibility to additionally participate -free of charge- in the interuniversity Job Market for Young Researchers | Use of appointment module via Conversation Starter (between 5 pm and 7 pm) |
2. GOLD
Practical |
Communication |
| booth (3 m * 2 m) | company page on the afstudeerbeurs website |
| company name and colour codes made visible on the stand walls | inclusion of company name and location on the floor plan in the printed fair brochure (5000 copies) that the visitors receive at the entrance of the venue |
| 1 parking space in the Flanders Expo car park | possibility to download CVs and contact information during and after the fair |
| free wifi and electricity (600 watts) | possibility to distribute vacancies |
| 30 EUR worth of catering tokens | free use of the Jobat jobtool integrated in the afstudeerbeurs website |
| 1 standing table and 2 bar stools (if needed) | possibility to participate in the interuniversity Job Market for Young Researchers at a reduced rate (250 EUR instead of 925 EUR) |
| Use of appointment module via Conversation Starter (between 5 pm and 7 pm) |
INTERUNIVERSITY JOB MARKET FOR YOUNG RESEARCHERS
3. SILVER: the interuniversity Job Market for Young Researchers
The Job Market for Young Researchers is organised by the 5 Flemish universities (UGent, KU Leuven, VUB, UAntwerpen and UHasselt) and targets companies interested in recruiting PhDs and postdocs affiliated with these institutions.
Practical |
Communication |
| booth (3 m * 2 m) | company page on the fair website |
| company name and colour codes made visible on the stand walls | Free use of the Jobat jobtool integrated on the afstudeerbeurs website + free of charge profile on the PhD Talent Pool Flanders and distribution of vacancies |
| 1 parking space in the Flanders Expo car park | inclusion of company name and location on the floor plan in the printed fair brochure (5000 copies) that the visitors receive at the entrance of the venue |
| free wifi and electricity (600 watts) | possibility to download CVs and contact information during and after the fair |
| 30 EUR worth of catering tokens | possibility to distribute vacancies and to reach out to specific profiles |
| 1 table and 4 banquet chairs (if needed) |
In case you combine participation in the interuniversity Job Market for Young Researchers with participation in the general job market – and thus take up 2 booths – you will be given a reduction of 675 EUR. |
| Use of appointment module via Conversation Starter (between 5 pm and 7 pm) |
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BRONZE: 3 options
4. Ghent Capital of Technology Corner
The Ghent Capital of technology Corner provides a reduced fee for start-up companies located in the Ghent area, that recruit broadly - from associate degree students to MAs, PhDs and alumni. The City of Ghent will cover 25% of the participation cost for companies admitted to this corner. Companies will therefore only pay €375 themselves for participation. Companies who want to join this Corner, should contact Eva Van der Gucht: Eva.VanderGucht@stad.gent and Ellen Roels: ellen.roels@stad.gent
Practical |
Communication |
| booth space 2m x 2m (without side and back walls!) | company page on the afstudeerbeurs website |
| A4 display with company name and colour codes | inclusion of company name and location on the floor plan in the printed fair brochure (5000 copies) that the visitors receive at the entrance of the venue |
| 1 parking space in the Flanders Expo car park | possibility to download CVs and contact information during and after the fair |
| free wifi and electricity (600 watts) | possibility to distribute vacancies |
| 30 EUR worth of catering tokens | Possibility to target specific profiles |
| 1 standing table and 2 bar stools | free use of the Jobat jobtool integrated in the afstudeerbeurs website |
| possibility to participate in the interuniversity Job Market for Young Researchers at a reduced rate (250 EUR instead of 925 EUR) | Use of appointment module via Conversation Starter (between 5 pm and 7 pm) |
5. North Sea Port Talent Corner
Job market specifically for companies from the cross-border North Sea Port area: from Ghent to Terneuzen and Vlissingen. This Corner will be set up in cooperation with North Sea Port Talent. Companies wishing to join the North Sea Port Talent Corner should contact Tsun Man: Tsun.Man@northseaporttalent.eu and Cloë Bernauw: Cloe.Bernauw@northseaporttalent.eu
Practical |
Communication |
| booth space 2m x 2m (without side and back walls!) | company page on the afstudeerbeurs website |
| A4 display with company name and colour codes | inclusion of company name and location on the floor plan in the printed fair brochure (5000 copies) that the visitors receive at the entrance of the venue |
| 1 parking space in the Flanders Expo car park | possibility to download CVs and contact information during and after the fair |
| free wifi and electricity (600 watts) | possibility to distribute vacancies |
| 30 EUR worth of catering tokens | Possibility to target specific profiles |
| 1 standing table and 2 bar stools | free use of the Jobat jobtool integrated in the afstudeerbeurs website |
| possibility to participate in the interuniversity Job Market for Young Researchers at a reduced rate (250 EUR instead of 925 EUR) | Use of appointment module via Conversation Starter (between 5 pm and 7 pm) |
6. TechTransfer & Gentrepreneur Lane
A job market specifically for start-up companies that are part of UGent TechTransfer and/or Gentrepreneur, the connecting link between researchers and the business world, aiming to stimulate innovation. Companies who want to join this Lane, should contact Simon De Corte: simon.decorte@ugent.be
Practical |
Communication |
| booth space 2m x 2m (without side and back walls!) | company page on the afstudeerbeurs website |
| A4 display with company name and colour codes | inclusion of company name and location on the floor plan in the printed fair brochure (5000 copies) that the visitors receive at the entrance of the venue |
| 1 parking space in the Flanders Expo car park | possibility to download CVs and contact information during and after the fair |
| free wifi and electricity (600 watts) | possibility to distribute vacancies |
| 30 EUR worth of catering tokens | Possibility to target specific profiles |
| 1 standing table and 2 bar stools | free use of the Jobat jobtool integrated in the afstudeerbeurs website |
| possibility to participate in the interuniversity Job Market for Young Researchers at a reduced rate (250 EUR instead of 925 EUR) | Use of appointment module via Conversation Starter (between 5 pm and 7 pm) |