You can compare research-intensive degrees with applied programmes. Belgium’s language communities organise higher education separately, so fees and admission rules need a regional check.
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Undergraduate & postgraduate study
Undergraduate & postgraduate study
Study in Belgium
Research universities and applied courses, with student communities across Dutch- and French-speaking regions.
Undergraduate tuition
€5,300–€12,000
Flanders range / year · EUR
Typical fee range
Academic year 2026/27 · 60 ECTS year
Postgraduate tuition
€5,300–€12,000
Flanders range / year · EUR
Typical fee range
Academic year 2026/27 · 60 ECTS year
Living budget / month
€800–€1,000
Reference budget · see conditions below
Why students choose Belgium
English-taught master’s options span engineering, business, biomedical research and European affairs. Undergraduate language requirements deserve an early look.
Leuven, Ghent and Brussels offer distinct campus experiences within a compact country. Dutch or French can widen the range of local internships and jobs.
Explore strengths in
Engineering
Business
Health
Technology
Universities & courses
Undergraduate courses
- Business administration
- Computer science
- Engineering
- Economics
- Biomedical sciences
- Arts & design
Postgraduate courses
- Engineering
- Business analytics
- Life sciences
- European studies
- Public health
- Design
Universities & institutions
QS World University Rankings 2027 · Overall
KU Leuven
QS 2027 · 59 overallGhent University
QS 2027 · =150 overallUCLouvain
QS 2027 · =196 overallIntakes & start dates
When can you start?
September is the usual academic-year start in Flanders. Selected programmes may accept another start, but spring entry is not universal. International admission and scholarship deadlines can be much earlier than enrolment.
Start dates vary by programme.
Tuition & living costs
Typical fee range
Academic year 2026/27 · 60 ECTS year
Typical fee range
Academic year 2026/27 · 60 ECTS year
What these tuition figures coverFor 2026/27, the Flemish public-higher-education guide lists EUR 5,300–12,000 for a non-EU/EEA 60-ECTS bachelor’s or master’s year. Schools of Arts have a separate EUR 8,800–25,000 band. In the French-speaking community, the standard 2026/27 non-EU annual charge is EUR 5,369 including the additional contribution, subject to exemptions and programme rules. Belgium has separate community fee systems; these are regional ranges and regulated charges, rather than a single Belgian average.
Study in Flanders publishes EUR 800–1,000 per month for Flanders and Brussels, checked 1 October 2026. Actual housing can exceed the guide. The 2026/27 student-visa solvency minimum is separately EUR 1,062 monthly, so the living estimate is not sufficient evidence for a visa.
Part-time work & careers
Usually 20 hours / week in term
For eligible non-EEA students, work during the academic year is limited to 20 hours weekly and must fit around studies. More work is possible in official holidays under the applicable residence conditions. Check your permit, contract and institution’s holiday dates before accepting shifts.
After your degree
Eligible non-EEA graduates can apply for a 12-month orientation year to look for work or start a business. The permit is not extendable; degree, residence, insurance, financial evidence and application timing requirements apply.
Career fields to investigate
Notable student cities
Leuven
A university-centred city with research and a large student community.
Ghent
Research, applied learning and a lively historic city setting.
Brussels
An international capital with institutions, business activity and multilingual daily life.