Studying in Belgium
Guides for international students
Belgium welcomes over 60,000 international students every year in its universities and colleges. Affordable fees (~ €835/year for Europeans), recognised education, gateway to Europe. Here's everything you need to know before leaving.
University comparator
The 8 main Belgian universities: KU Leuven, UGent, UCLouvain, ULB, ULiège, VUB, UAntwerpen, UMons. EU/non-EU fees, languages, English programmes, QS rankings.
8 universities · 2025-2026 fees · EN programmesOpen
D student visa
Complete checklist for long-stay student visa for non-EU nationals: documents, financial means (~ €700/month), insurance, diploma equivalence, delays.
6 steps · 11 documents · 3-6 monthsOpen
Student housing (kot)
Find a kot, studio or shared housing in student cities. Prices by city, recommended platforms, regional aid, 9-12 month student lease.
6 cities · Indicative prices · PlatformsOpen