Belgium

Belgium is an affordable, multicultural, and high-quality education hub in the heart of Europe.

11. World-Class Universities & Rankings

• Home to top-ranked public universities, including:




• KU Leuven (Ranked #1 in Belgium, top 100 globally)


• Ghent University (Top 150 worldwide, research-focused)


• Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain) (Leading in humanities & science)


• Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) (Located in Brussels, EU hub)


• University of Antwerp & Hasselt University (Innovation & business studies)




• Strong in STEM, Business, Social Sciences, and Research.

2. Affordable Tuition & Scholarships

• Low tuition fees compared to the US, UK & Canada:




• Bachelor’s: €900 – €4,000/year


• Master’s: €3,000 – €6,000/year


• PhD: Often funded with stipends




• Generous scholarships for international students:




• VLIR-UOS Scholarships (for students from developing countries)


• Master Mind Scholarships (for high-achieving non-EU students)


• Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees

3. Multilingual & English-Taught Programs

• Programs offered in English, French, Dutch, and German.


• Over 400+ Master’s and PhD programs in English.


• No need for French/Dutch knowledge for many degrees.

4. Strong Career & Job Market

• Headquarters of the European Union & NATO – Jobs in diplomacy, law & politics.


• Home to multinational companies & research hubs, such as:




• ING, KBC, BNP Paribas (Finance & Banking)


• Microsoft, IBM, Siemens (Tech & Innovation)


• Solvay, UCB Pharma, AB InBev (Pharma & Chemical Industries)




• Internship & job placement opportunities through university partnerships.


• Post-study work visas available for graduates.

5. High Quality of Life & Student Benefits

• Affordable student housing (€300–€700/month).


• Discounts on public transport, entertainment & cultural sites.


• Free/low-cost healthcare for students.


• Safe & diverse cities with international student communities.

6. Central Location in Europe

• Heart of Europe – Travel easily to France, Germany, Netherlands & UK.


• Schengen Visa – Allows travel across 26 European countries.


• International airports & high-speed trains for easy connectivity.

7. Culture, Lifestyle & Food

• Multicultural society – Over 25% of residents are foreign-born.


• World-famous Belgian chocolates, waffles & fries!


• Vibrant student life with festivals, museums, and historical sites.