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Study in Belgium

Belgium’s higher education is organised through language communities. KU Leuven’s Brussels campus offers an English-taught Business Administration bachelor’s.

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Find your study options in Belgium

Belgium’s higher education is organised through language communities. KU Leuven’s Brussels campus offers an English-taught Business Administration bachelor’s. Fees differ by programme, community and nationality; a French-speaking university’s fee is not a quote for a Flemish institution.

Teaching language
Dutch · French · selected programmes in English

Confirm your programme’s language and accepted evidence.

Programme starts
Check the programme’s admissions calendar

Starts and deadlines vary by programme.

Study budget
Plan your total costs

Compare tuition, living costs and initial expenses.

After graduation
Explore your next step

Work and residence options have their own conditions.

Our team can help you compare courses, understand entry requirements and build a shortlist around your qualifications and budget.

Explore courses in Belgium

Start with a subject you enjoy. Explore selected programme examples, then compare study levels and teaching languages in the course directory.

Universities to explore

Explore university campuses and study options. Visit the official admissions pages for current programmes, entry requirements and fees.

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Plan your study budget

Your budget has three parts: tuition, day-to-day living and the costs of getting settled. Use the references below to start planning, then confirm the figures for your course and city.

Tuition & fee references

Use KU Leuven’s programme fee and exemption assessment. Belgium has no single international tuition rate across its education communities.

Living-cost planning reference

€800–1,000per month · Study in Flanders estimate

This is a published planning reference for Flanders/Brussels. Obtain current housing quotes; deposits and tuition are additional.

Confirm current costs for your city and intake. A living-cost estimate is separate from the immigration authority’s financial-evidence requirement.

Study in Flanders: cost of living (opens in a new tab)

Fees vary by programme, year and legal status. A semester fee, annual fee and full-programme fee cover different periods. Confirm what is included, payment dates and refund terms with the institution.

Allow for initial expenses

Include application and visa charges, document preparation, insurance, travel and accommodation deposits. Ask what is included before paying; any agency service charge is separate from university and government fees.

Check funding early

Review scholarships with the university or award provider. Check eligibility, deadlines and what an award covers. Build your plan around confirmed funds.

Entry requirements & how to apply

Requirements depend on your qualification, citizenship and chosen programme. Check the university’s current instructions before preparing your application.

Academic entry requirements

The institution assesses your secondary qualification and any mathematics or language evidence. Teaching-language requirements depend on the specific degree.

Language & course requirements

Check the actual teaching language and accepted proficiency evidence. Preparatory study, entrance assessments and additional subject requirements depend on the course.

For a master’s degree

Check the recognised first degree, relevant subject background and grades required by the programme. Some courses also ask for professional experience, a portfolio, research proposal or an interview.

KU Leuven: official study information (opens in a new tab)

Documents to prepare

  • Passport, qualification certificates and academic transcripts.
  • Accepted evidence of your programme’s teaching language.
  • A personal statement, references, portfolio or research proposal where requested.
  • Qualification assessment, legalisation and certified translations where required.

Qualification recognition

The institution assesses your secondary qualification and any mathematics or language evidence. Teaching-language requirements depend on the specific degree. For regulated professions, verify recognition with the authority in the country where you intend to practise.

Recognition, legalisation and translation are separate steps. Confirm each receiving authority’s requirements.

Choose your intake before you apply

Most degree entry is in autumn. Check the programme’s non-EEA deadline and leave time for qualification assessment and a D visa.

  1. Choose your programme

    Compare subjects, qualification, campus, teaching language and total cost. Confirm eligibility with the institution.

  2. Prepare and apply

    Check the application route, gather the required documents and complete any assessment by the course deadline.

  3. Plan your arrival

    After admission, follow the applicable immigration process and arrange funds, insurance and accommodation.

Visa, work & student life

Student entry and residence

Non-EU students generally need a long-stay D visa and student residence authorisation for a recognised full-time course, with evidence of funds and insurance.

Use the current official checklist for your citizenship and country of residence. University admission and immigration approval are separate decisions.

EU Immigration Portal: student conditions and rights (opens in a new tab)

Use the instructions for your actual citizenship and residence jurisdiction.

Working during and after study

Student work is subject to residence conditions, term-time limits and compatibility with study. A graduate search-year application is separate from admission.

Use confirmed funds for tuition and essential living costs; a student job or graduate job offer is not guaranteed.

EU Immigration Portal: student conditions and rights (opens in a new tab)

Prepare for your arrival

Arrange housing near the actual teaching campus, then complete municipal registration and residence formalities as instructed.

Your questions about Belgium

How much should I budget?

Add the exact tuition for your course and year to accommodation, food, transport, insurance and personal expenses. Include application charges, document preparation, travel and deposits. The figures above show what each reference covers; a housing example or visa funds requirement is only part of the total.

Study in Flanders: cost of living (opens in a new tab)

When should I apply?

Most degree entry is in autumn. Check the programme’s non-EEA deadline and leave time for qualification assessment and a D visa.

KU Leuven: official study information (opens in a new tab)

Are these the only courses and universities available?

These are selected examples to help you explore. Universities offer many more programmes. Tell us your subject, study level and preferred destination so we can help you compare a broader shortlist.

Can I fund my studies through part-time work?

Plan tuition and essential living expenses using confirmed funds. Student employment can be restricted and a job is not guaranteed. Review the work guidance above and the conditions of your own immigration status before accepting employment.

EU Immigration Portal: student conditions and rights (opens in a new tab)

Will my qualification be recognised?

The institution assesses your secondary qualification and any mathematics or language evidence. Teaching-language requirements depend on the specific degree. For regulated professions, verify recognition with the authority in the country where you intend to practise.

KU Leuven: official study information (opens in a new tab)

Ready to explore studying in Belgium?

Talk with our team about course options, entry requirements and the budget you’ll need. We’ll help you understand the next steps.

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