Study in Belgium
6 universities · 11 verified programmes
Belgium's pull is Brussels — the EU's capital — and a cluster of governance and development master's at KU Leuven, Ghent, UCLouvain and VUB, several of them advanced master's built around European and international affairs.
What it costs to live there
EUR 1,062/mo
Minimum monthly means of subsistence for non-EU student stay (Immigration Office/DOFI), 2026-2027
Mostly the official figure the student visa makes you prove — a floor to budget against, not a lifestyle estimate. official source
Universities we have verified here (6)
Every university in this country with at least one master's programme we checked against its official page. Schools past our data gate link to a full page.
| University | City | QS | Verified programmes |
|---|---|---|---|
| KU Leuven | Leuven | #60 | 3 |
| Ghent University | Ghent | #162 | 2 |
| UCLouvain | Louvain-la-Neuve | #191 | 2 |
| Vrije Universiteit Brussel | Brussels | #294 | 2 |
| University of Antwerp | Antwerp | #280 | 1 |
| Universite libre de Bruxelles | Brussels | — | 1 |
What this destination is strong in
Fields ranked by how many verified programmes here map to them — the honest shape of the country, not a brochure claim.
Scholarships that fund study here
Schemes whose verified destinations include this country. Check each scheme's rules for your programme and nationality.
Screen every scholarship against your profileFrequently asked questions
How much does it cost to live in Belgium as a student?
The official reference figure is about EUR 1,062/mo (Minimum monthly means of subsistence for non-EU student stay (Immigration Office/DOFI), 2026-2027) — mostly the amount a student visa makes you prove, a budgeting floor rather than total spend.
How many universities can I study a master's at in Belgium?
We have verified 6 universities in Belgium against their official pages — 11 master's programmes in total.
What is Belgium strong for studying?
Ranked by the number of verified programmes, Belgium's strongest fields here are: Global Governance, Sustainability Science, Environmental Policy, Health Systems Management, International Development.
Are there scholarships to study in Belgium?
Yes. Scholarships whose verified destinations include Belgium: ARES Scholarships (Belgium), Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarship, Master Mind Scholarships, VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarships.
Counts reflect only what we have verified against official pages and dated in our database — they are a floor, not the country's full offer. Nothing here is a paid placement.