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Tuition from Just EUR 1,000/Year
Public universities charge international students EUR 1,000–9,000 annually.
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Study in Belgium
Gain internationally recognised degrees and unlock global career pathways
Why Belgium
Why Belgium?
Belgium combines world-class research with affordable public universities and EU access.
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Over 1,100 English-Taught Programmes
Belgian universities offer a wide range of English-taught programmes with no language requirements.
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Work Up to 20 Hours Per Week
Students may work up to 20 hours per week during term time and full-time during breaks.
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Access to All 26 Schengen Countries
Student residence permits grant access to all 26 Schengen countries with major European cities reachable within hours.
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EU and NATO Research Hub
Belgium hosts EU and NATO headquarters, offering unrivalled access to internships and policy careers.
Indian Students in Belgium
Belgium combines world-class research with affordable public universities and EU access
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EUR 1,000/yr
Annual tuition starting amount for public universities
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55,000+
International students in Belgium representing over 20% of higher education enrollment
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36,500+
Indians living and working in Belgium (nearly doubled since 2016)
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1,100+
English-taught programmes available
Top Courses
Top Courses to Study in Belgium
Masters Applied Informatics: Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
04 Top Courses
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Master's
Masters Statistics and Data Science
KU Leuven
2 Years
Master's
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Master's
MSc Food Technology
Ghent University
2 Years
Master's
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Master's
Masters Applied Informatics: Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
1 Year
Master's
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Master's
MBA Master of Business Administration
Vlerick Business School
10 Months
Master's
Intakes
Intakes in Belgium 2026-27
Application deadline for autumn intake is March–April to allow visa processing time.
Intakes in Belgium 2026-27
Intakes in Belgium 2026-27
Application deadline for autumn intake is March–April to allow visa processing time.
Fall Intake
September – October 2026 Application Open
Application Opening Soon
Spring Intake
February 2027
Plan Ahead
Fall Intake
September – October 2027
Costs
Cost of Studying in Belgium
Belgium offers affordable public university tuition by European standards, with diverse options across French, Dutch, and English-medium institutions.
Program Level
MBA (Vlerick, Solvay, PhD / Doctoral Often fully funded with monthly stipend * Many Flemish public universities use income-based calculations with potential reduced rates based on family income.
Public University (UG)
EUR 1,000 – 4,500
Public University (Master's / PG)
EUR 2,500 – 6,000
Private University (UG & PG)
EUR 5,000 – 15,000
KU Leuven)
EUR 15,000 – 40,000
Average Monthly Living Costs
Brussels
EUR 900 – 1,300 / month
Antwerp
EUR 850 – 1,200 / month
Ghent
EUR 800 – 1,100 / month
Leuven
EUR 750 – 1,050 / month
Liege
EUR 700 – 1,000 / month