Study destination · Europe
Studying in Belgium
Belgium is home to the European Union's institutions, and its universities in Leuven, Ghent and Brussels are among Europe's oldest. Teaching is in Dutch or French, with many master's programs in English.
Belgium
Brussels
- Universities
- 2
- Tracks
- 2
- Living costs
- High
Belgium at a glance
- Capital
- Brussels
- Population
- 11.8 million
- Official languages
- Dutch, French and German
- Language of study
- Dutch or French; many master's programs in English
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Time difference
- 2 hours behind Saudi Arabia
- Climate
- Temperate maritime: mild with frequent rain
Cost of living
HighBrussels costs the most; housing in Leuven and Ghent costs less.
English language
Typical IELTS and TOEFL iBT scores by degree; each university and major sets its own.
Bachelor
- IELTS
- 6.0–6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 80–90
Master
- IELTS
- 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 85–95
PhD
- IELTS
- 6.5–7.0
- TOEFL iBT
- 90–100
Programs in Dutch or French ask for about B2 in the language of study.
Working while studying
Students may work up to 20 hours a week during term and full time in holidays; check the conditions of your residence permit.
For guidance only: confirm with the university, the attaché and the official rules.
Program tracks that include it
Ministry of Culture
Cultural Scholarship
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- Degrees:
- Diploma, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, Doctorate
- Fields:
- Architecture, Heritage And Archeology, Literatures, Languages And Linguistics
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- Degrees:
- Diploma, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, Doctorate
- Fields:
- Architecture, Heritage And Archeology, Literatures, Languages And Linguistics
Universities in Belgium
2 universities in the approved lists; here are some of them.
