About Belgium
Highlights
Affordability
Lifestyle & Safety
Career & Skills
STEM Focus
Programs
Advantages
Cities
Europe
About Belgium
Belgium hosts several top-ranked universities known for excellence in research, innovation, and global employability. The country attracts international students seeking high-quality European education with diverse academic opportunities.
Highlights
Highlights of Studying in Belgium
- World-ranked universities such as:
- KU Leuven
- Ghent University
- Universiteit Antwerpen
- UCLouvain
- VUB Brussels
- Large number of English-taught programs
- Globally recognized degrees and excellent employability
Cost & Scholarships
Affordability & Scholarships
- Tuition fees: €2,000–€9,000/year
- Affordable living cost for students
- Top scholarships:
- VLIR-UOS
- ARES Scholarship
- University Merit Scholarships
Lifestyle & Culture
Lifestyle, Safety & Accessibility
- •Central European location
- •Multilingual country (English widely spoken)
- •Rich heritage, museums, architecture and modern campuses
Career Growth
Practical Skills & Career Opportunities
- •IT & Technology
- •Engineering
- •Business, Finance & Logistics
- •Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
- 🇪🇺 EU Institutions (Brussels Hub)
STEM Excellence
Attractiveness for STEM Students
- •Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
- •Biomedical & Chemical Engineering
- •Nanotechnology
- •Renewable Energy
Academics
Program Overview
🎓 Bachelor's
Duration: 3–4 years
- Engineering
- Technology
- Business
- Economics
- Law
- Arts
- Psychology
- Communication
- Life Sciences
📘 Master's
Duration: 1–2 years
- Management
- Engineering
- IT
- Law
- Intl Relations
- Public Policy
🔬 PhD
Duration: 3–5 years
- Research
- Engineering
- Medicine
- Humanities
- Sciences
- Social Sciences
Benefits
Advantages of Studying in Belgium
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Recognized European degrees
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Affordable education & living
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Wide English-taught program options
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Fast & transparent admission
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Scholarship availability
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Minimum 55% acceptance
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Visa aligned to study duration
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Schengen mobility across 26 EU nations
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Post-study stay-back (12 months)
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Pathway to residency
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Part-time jobs allowed (20 hrs/week)
Cities