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Study in Belgium

The complete path for international students: how to apply, documents, the student visa, real costs, scholarships and the best-value universities — in the order you'll need them.

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Your roadmap to studying in Belgium

Read in order — each guide picks up where the last one ends.

1Study in Belgium as an International Student (2027/28 Complete Guide)Everything a non-EU student needs to study in Belgium in English: which Community to choose, real 2026/27 fees, deadlines, visa and living costs.Admissions · 6 min read
2How to Apply to Universities in Belgium (2027/28 Step-by-Step Guide)There is no central portal in Belgium: you apply to each university directly. Here are the 2027/28 deadlines, fees and the timeline to follow.Admissions · 6 min read
3Belgium University Admission Requirements for International StudentsWhat you need to get into a Belgian university as a non-EU student: diplomas, grades, English scores and entrance exams, explained for Flanders and the French Community.Admissions · 6 min read
4Belgium Student Visa: Requirements, Documents & Steps (2026/27)The complete Belgium type D student visa checklist: proof of means, medical certificate, insurance, fees, processing time and what to do after you arrive.Visa · 6 min read
5Belgium Study Documents: Translation, Legalization & EquivalenceApostille or legalisation? Sworn translation? Equivalence or not? How to prepare your documents for Belgian universities and the visa, including Afghan documents.Documents · 7 min read
6Cost of Studying in Belgium for International Students (2026/27)Tuition by Community and university, living costs, visa funds and one-off fees: an honest budget for non-EU students in Belgium, with every figure sourced.Costs · 6 min read
7Scholarships in Belgium for International Students (2027/28 Guide)Which Belgian scholarships are open to you, how much they pay, who is eligible and when to apply, including an honest look at options for Afghan, Pakistani and Indian students.Scholarships · 6 min read
8Studying in Belgium: Honest Pros and Cons for International StudentsModerate fees, hundreds of English master's programs and a 12-month orientation year, but also two systems, early deadlines and tough paperwork. The honest picture.Student life · 6 min read
9English-Taught Programs in Belgium: Where to Study in English (2027)Belgium has hundreds of English-taught programs, but mostly at master's level. See which universities offer the most, what English score you need, and where to find English bachelor's.Language · 6 min read
10Work and Stay in Belgium After Graduation: Student Jobs & Orientation YearHow many hours you can work while studying in Belgium, and how the 12-month orientation year lets non-EU graduates stay to find a job or start a business.Careers · 6 min read

Best-value universities

Top affordable universities in Belgium

Low tuition for international students, strong programs taught in English — fees checked on each university's official site.

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UCLouvain: Tuition, English Programs & How to Apply (2027/28)

Non-EU students pay €5,369 a year at UCLouvain, but nationals of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nigeria and other listed countries pay only €1,194. Here is how it works.

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ULB Brussels: Tuition, English Programs & How to Apply (2027/28)

ULB in Brussels charges non-EU students €5,369 a year, or €1,194 for nationals of ARES-listed countries. Here are the English programs, deadlines and steps.

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University of Liège: Tuition, English Masters & How to Apply (2027/28)

ULiège offers 34 English-taught masters at French Community fees: €5,369 a year, or €1,194 for nationals of ARES-listed countries. Here is how to apply safely.

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VUB Brussels: Tuition, English Programs & How to Apply (2027/28)

VUB is one of the few Belgian universities with English-taught bachelors and masters at around €5,340–€6,300 a year for non-EU students (2027/28).

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Hasselt University: Tuition, English Masters & Deadlines (2027/28)

UHasselt charges non-EEA students €3,900 per 60 ECTS for five of its six English-taught masters (2026/27), below the usual Flanders range for non-EEA fees.

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University of Antwerp: Tuition, English Programs & Deadlines (2027/28)

UAntwerp charges non-EEA students €4,300 a year for a bachelor's and €7,800 for a master's (2026/27), with a free application and a 28 February 2027 deadline.

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Ghent University: Tuition, English Programs & How to Apply (2027/28)

UGent's non-EEA master's fee rises to €12,557.70 for new students in 2027/28, but students from the poorest developing countries can still pay the EEA rate.

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University of Mons: Tuition, English Masters & How to Apply (2027/28)

UMONS offers four English-taught masters, mainly engineering at Polytech Mons, at French Community fees: €5,369, or €1,194 for ARES-listed nationalities.

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University of Namur: Tuition, English Masters & How to Apply (2027/28)

UNamur offers two English-taught masters, including the SMIDE development economics program, at €1,194 for ARES-listed nationalities or €5,369 for others.

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Howest: Tuition, English Bachelor Programs & How to Apply (2027/28)

Howest offers practical English-taught bachelors in cybersecurity, AI, digital arts and design for €8,000 a year (2026/27). Applicants from Afghanistan and Pakistan have an earlier deadline.

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