Kaai Upkot

49 student rooms

Garden

Great community

Monthly fixed costs

Welcome @ Kaai Upkot

Hello! I’m Jaron, coach of Kaai Upkot, one of our cosiest spots. My favourite place? The big terrace with its amazing view. Perfect for a picnic or a spontaneous apero. And with just 49 rooms, your second family is never far away.

Jaron - Upkot coach
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Location

Distance By foot By bike Public transport
UGent - Campus Coupure
0.75 km 9 min 3 min /
Technology Campus KU Leuven/Odisee
0.85 km 11 min 3 min 8 min
UGent - Campus Dunant
1.50 km 19 min 5 min 10 min
KASK Conservatoire
1.90 km 23 min 7 min 17 min

Room types

Whatever type of room you choose, a bed, a wardrobe, a desk, a sink, curtains and the unique Upkot atmosphere are always included!
Kaai Upkot_Uproom_Teaser

Uproom

    12 -14m2
  • Bed
  • Desk
  • Wardrobe
  • Wash basin
  • Shared showers
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shared toilets
  • Curtains and lighting
Monthly rent
€ 499
Monthly cost*
€ 119

Fees for the 2026–2027 academic year.

*These costs are all-inclusive and not variable: electricity, heating, water and internet.

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Uproom+ (toilet)

    14 -18m2
  • Bed
  • Desk
  • Wardrobe
  • Sink
  • Shared shower
  • Toilet
  • Shared kitchen
  • Curtains and lighting
Monthly rent
€ 569
Monthly cost*
€ 119

Fees for the 2026–2027 academic year.

*These costs are all-inclusive and not variable: electricity, heating, water and internet.

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Uproom+ (douche)

  • Shower
  • Bed
  • Desk
  • Wardrobe
  • Sink
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shared toilets
  • Curtains and lighting
Monthly rent
€ 569
Monthly cost*
€ 119

Fees for the 2026–2027 academic year.

*These costs are all-inclusive and not variable: electricity, heating, water and internet.

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Upcomfort

    15 -22m2
  • Shower and toilet
  • Bed
  • Desk
  • Wardrobe
  • Wash basin
  • Shared kitchen
  • Curtains and lighting
Monthly rent
€ 599
Monthly cost*
€ 119

Fees for the 2026–2027 academic year.

*These costs are all-inclusive and not variable: electricity, heating, water and internet.

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Upstudio (1p)

    21 -30m2
  • Bathroom and kitchen
  • Bed
  • Desk
  • Wardrobe
  • Curtains and lighting
Monthly rent
€ 709
Monthly cost*
€ 134

Fees for the 2026–2027 academic year.

*These costs are all-inclusive and not variable: electricity, heating, water and internet.

Extra facilities

Much more than only your room

Bike storage
Chickens
Eat & Chillrooms
Garden
Terraces
Waste room
Wifi
Sustainable kot life

A future-proof room

Solar panels
Upcycling
Chickens
Rainwater recovery

Availabilities

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2026-2027
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21 - 30m²
Bathroom and kitchen
Bed
Desk
€709 /month
Jaron - Upkot coach
Meet Jaron

Your upkot coach

Jaron is always on the move. Running through Ghent or flying by on his road bike, preferably with a stop at a cosy brown café. Because after effort comes relaxation. And that goes for his students too. With a listening ear, he eases study stress. With fun activities, he brings Upkotters together. And when that leads to couples, best friends and real family vibes? That’s when Jaron couldn’t be more proud.

Always something going on

Upkot community

Living together means creating everyday memories that last a lifetime. Spilling spaghetti and feeding the Upkot chickens. Silent disco in the kitchen. Pre-drinks and post-party hangovers. Laughing till you cry. Netflix & chill. The Big Upkot Party and a quick football match.

Welcome to our community.
 

Update event by Upkot for Valentine's Day.
Students at an Upkot prom night.
Students masked at an Upkot masquerade ball.
Students dancing at an Upkot party.
Students at an organised padel tournament by Upkot.
Upkot students at a football tournament organised by Upkot.
Spaghetti night as an activity at Upkot.
Upkot party van Upkot.
Foodbreak as a community activity at Upkot.
Padel cup as community activity for students of Upkot.
Questions? Answers!

Why choose Kaai Upkot for student accommodation?

With 49 rooms, Kaai Upkot is one of our smaller buildings. You’ll feel right at home there. The building is close to the campuses and student hotspots, but you can relax in the beautiful garden.

Kaai Upkot has cosy kitchens and chillrooms on every floor. The building also has a secure bike shed and a garden where you can relax with your flatmates on sunny days. 

No, Kaai Upkot doesn’t have its own study room or study café. But you can easily study with other students in the communal kitchens.

The following campuses are within walking and/or cycling distance of Kaai Upkot:

  • UGent - Campus Coupure: 0.75km
  • Technology Campus KU Leuven/Odisee: 0.85km
  • UGent - Campus Dunant: 1.5km
  • KASK Conservatoire: 1.9km 
     

Kaai Upkot is just a 12-minute bike ride from Gent Dampoort railway station. The historic centre of Ghent is also nearby and can be reached by taking tram 2. 

The Upkot coach is responsible for the social activities organised in the building. Many public holidays are celebrated at Upkot, for example. Think of: a fun Christmas market, a visit from Sinterklaas, a welcome drink with all the students, etc. In addition, the coach also organises smaller, fun activities for the students throughout the year. Feel free to plan your own activities or organise something fun with your flatmates.

Kaai Upkot is a cosy project and is home to 49 students. It’s a smaller Upkot project, which means you’ll feel right at home and get to know other Upkotters quickly.