New in Gent, or simply looking for new people? With S'Up you can spontaneously find friends, events and connection in Gent — from game nights to sports to the semester party. No dating, just real meetups.
Gent in Flandern ist mit rund 80.000 Studierenden die größte Studentenstadt Belgiens und beherbergt mit der Universiteit Gent eine der renommiertesten Hochschulen des Landes. Die Studentenmeile Overpoortstraat, das Ausgehviertel rund um den Vrijdagmarkt und der Citadelpark prägen das junge Stadtleben zwischen Grachten und mittelalterlicher Altstadt. Wer hier studiert, kennt günstige Bier-Abende in der Overpoort, Picknicks im Park und das zehntägige Sommerfestival Gentse Feesten.
The best spots and tips for students in Gent
Overpoortstraat
Über 35 Studentenbars und Clubs auf engem Raum, donnerstags ist Studi-Nacht bis in die frühen Morgenstunden
Citadelpark
Chillen, Picknick und Open-Air-Treffen zwischen den Vorlesungen
Vrijdagmarkt
Gemütliche Kneipen wie de Dulle Griet (über 500 Biersorten) rund um den zentralen Platz
Gentse Feesten
Zehntägiges Gratis-Stadtfestival im Juli mit Hunderttausenden Besuchern
Gent has around 80,000 students at 3 universities — in theory the perfect setup to meet new people. And yet the start in a new city often feels lonely: the uni groups have long since formed, and spontaneous meetups die in endless WhatsApp groups where nobody ever commits.
That is exactly why S'Up exists. Instead of sitting alone in Gent, you see what is happening near you today, join spontaneous events or start your own — from a casual meetup to Overpoortstraat. No pressure, no dating, just real people from Gent.
The easiest way is through shared activities. With S'Up you see which spontaneous events and meetups are happening in Gent today — from sports to game nights to the semester party — and join with a single tap. That is how you meet other students and newcomers in Gent, with zero dating pressure.
Gent has plenty to offer students: Overpoortstraat, Citadelpark or Vrijdagmarkt are popular spots. On S'Up you keep finding new events and people to explore them with.
With around 80,000 students at 3 universities, Gent is ideal for finding your people fast through S'Up. The app is free and built precisely to bring people back together offline.
Plan spontaneous meetups, discover local events and invite your friends — all in one app. Free and without the chaos.