Student life
Hasselt: Flanders’ Most Charming Student City
With more than 22,000 students, Hasselt is a vibrant and accessible city where young people come for much more than just their degrees. Thursday nights are the traditional highlight of the week—the perfect time to head out with friends and take advantage of student prices in local bars and clubs. At the same time, the city offers plenty of study spots, including the popular "blokbars" (study cafes) during exam periods.
In collaboration with local colleges, UHasselt organizes various initiatives tailored to student life. Annual events like Student Take-Off, the Student Regatta, and the student society elections in Diepenbeek consistently bring a sense of community, connection, and relaxation to the city.
Student societies
Every faculty has its own student society:
- A.S.G. for the Faculty of Industrial Sciences
- Hermes for Business Science
- Themis for Law
- Miezerik for Medicine
- Biomedica for Biomedical Sciences
- Filii Lamberti for Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science
- DIP's for Chemistry and Biology
- Commeatus for Transport Sciences,
- Rekinéa for Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy,
- Sofa for Architecture
- Humanitas for Social Sciences.
There are also various alternative student clubs and societies:
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Ambifaarke: student brass band
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CCG: Christian Campus Community
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ESN Hasselt: the association for international and Erasmus students. ESN organises various activities to promote the integration of foreign students on campus.
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BeMSA Hasselt: Belgian Medical Student Association
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Elsa Hasselt: The European Law Students' Association Hasselt
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LVSV: Liberal Flemish Student Association
- Hidaya: Islamic association
- Chimes: Surgery for Medical Students
Enactus
Enactus connects and motivates students internationally to take sustainable action. Their goal is to create a positive impact on people, the planet, and prosperity, striving for a more sustainable world. They achieve this by working towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Students collaborate in teams on projects, getting a first taste of the practical side of their education. They acquire skills that offer significant added value to their future careers.
More information can be found on the Enactus website.
STURA
Do you want to represent your fellow students and leave your mark on the inner workings of our university?
Then take a look at the STURA webpage.
Green Office
Do you want to add a sustainable edge to your student life? Join the Green Office club!