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Explore Belgium as a Study Destination

Belgium has three parts. Flanders (the north) speaks Dutch. Wallonia (the south) speaks French. Brussels uses both. Many master's programs are taught in English. Here is an overview for students from India and Pakistan.

Universities, cities and the education system

The Belgium Advantage

Why Choose Belgium for Your Studies?

English-taught master's

Pick from master's programs at KU Leuven (a university in the city of Leuven), Ghent University (UGent) and more.

Key Benefits

Most programs taught in English in Flanders are master's degrees.
Programs in Flanders are approved by NVAO, the body that approves degree programs there.
Work during and after study

Work while you study, then look for a job.

Key Benefits

You can work up to 20 hours a week while classes run.
You can stay up to 12 months after your degree to look for work.
Costs you can plan for

Universities share how much students spend each month.

Key Benefits

KU Leuven: about EUR (euro) 1,050 to EUR 1,400 a month to live.
For the visa, you must show you have EUR 1,062 for each month of study (2026-27).

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Universities in Flanders

Popular Destinations

Student Cities

Where the main universities are.

Leuven

University city (Flanders)

Home of KU Leuven.

Key Highlights

KU Leuven student rooms: EUR 525 or EUR 553 a month, all costs included (2026-27).

Top Universities:

KU Leuven

Ghent

University city (Flanders)

Home of Ghent University.

Key Highlights

UGent student rooms: from EUR 391 a month if you rent for the whole year (2026-27).

Top Universities:

Ghent University (UGent)

Brussels

Capital

Belgium's capital.

Key Highlights

About EUR 1,000 a month, not counting tuition fees (VUB).

Top Universities:

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB)
Quick Reference

Belgium at a Glance

Basic facts for students.

Country Overview
Official languages
Dutch, French and German
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Time zone
One hour ahead of GMT (two hours ahead in summer)
Academic & Student Info
Academic year
Starts in September
Credits
60 credits a year (called ECTS)
International students in Flanders
About 14 out of 100 students
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