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Belgium

An EU hub with world-class universities, a multilingual edge, and NATO & EU institutions.

EU Studies & Engineering (KU Leuven)Europe₹18–36L / yr
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Belgium
All-in cost
₹18–36L / yr
IELTS
6.0–6.5 (English programs)
Post-study
Post-Study Work Authorisation: 12 months
Part-time work
20 hrs/week
Indian community
Brussels, Antwerp
Overview

Why Belgium?

Belgium is a small but extraordinarily significant country — home to the headquarters of the EU, NATO and hundreds of international organisations. This makes Brussels one of the world's most international cities, creating unique opportunities in international relations, law and policy. Universities like KU Leuven and Ghent are among Europe's top research institutions, and the multilingual environment is a professional asset.

Why study here

What makes it worth it

KU Leuven ranked top 50 globally — one of Europe's most respected research universities
Brussels: HQ of the EU, NATO and 1,000+ international organisations
Multilingual society — French + Dutch (or German) is a career differentiator
Central location — 1 hr from Paris, 2 hrs from Amsterdam and London by train
Strong pharmaceutical, chemicals and healthcare sectors
Post-study work authorisation available
Belgian quality of life — food, culture, cycling and healthcare
Relatively affordable compared with the UK or Netherlands
Top universities

Where Indian students study

QS world ranks and indicative acceptance rates for the institutions our students apply to most.

UniversityCityQS RankKnown forAccept
<b>KU Leuven</b>Leuven<span class="rank">#46</span>Engineering, Sciences, Medicine, Humanities<span class="pill-good">50%</span>
<b>Ghent University</b>Ghent<span class="rank">#85</span>Bioscience, Engineering, Economics<span class="pill-good">55%</span>
<b>Vrije Universiteit Brussel</b>Brussels<span class="rank">#201</span>Law, Engineering, Sciences, International Affairs<span class="pill-good">55%</span>
<b>University of Liège</b>Liège<span class="rank">#351</span>Engineering, Sciences, Medicine<span class="pill-good">60%</span>
<b>Solvay Brussels School</b>Brussels<span class="rank">#Top Business School</span>Business, Finance, Economics<span class="pill-good">20%</span>
The real numbers

Tuition & cost of living

Tuition fees

KU Leuven / Ghent (non-EU)€3,000 – €10,000/yr
VUB Brussels (non-EU)€4,000 – €8,000/yr
Private Business Schools€10,000 – €25,000/yr

Monthly living costs

Accommodation€400 – €900
Food & Groceries€200 – €300
Transport€50 – €100 (STIB pass)
Health Insurance≈ €70 – €130 (mandatory)
Phone & Internet€20 – €40
Total / month€790 – €1,570/mo
In rupees≈ ₹71,000 – ₹1.41L/mo
Plan ahead

Intakes & deadlines

Intake seasonApplication deadlineVisa deadline
<b>Sep / Oct (Main)</b>Mar–JunJul–Aug
<b>February (Some programs)</b>OctoberDecember
Step by step

The visa process

Belgian Long-Stay Visa (Type D) for Study
Processing time
4–8 weeks
Application cost
€180
1
Receive your admission letter from the Belgian institution.
2
Apply at the Belgian embassy/consulate in India.
3
Provide financial proof (€615/month minimum).
4
Submit your health insurance proof.
5
Receive your visa.
6
Register with the commune within 8 days of arrival.
7
Obtain your foreigners' registration card (e-ID).
Funding

Scholarships for Belgium

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VLIR-UOS (Belgian Government)

Developing-country nationals, specific programs
Full funding · Deadline: February
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KU Leuven Master Mind

Top academic performers
€5,000 – €10,000 · Deadline: February
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Erasmus Mundus

Joint Master's, excellence-based
€48,000 – €75,600 (2 yrs) · Deadline: Oct–Jan
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WBI World Excellence

Academic excellence, select countries
Full funding (Wallonia-Brussels) · Deadline: March
Popular courses

What to study

Engineering (all disciplines)Business AdministrationInternational Relations & EU StudiesBiotechnologyComputer ScienceEnvironmental SciencePharmacyEconomicsArchitectureLaw

Indian community

Small but present Indian community in Brussels and Antwerp, with Indian restaurants and embassy cultural events.

After you graduate

Post-Study Work Authorisation: 12 months to seek work. An employment permit is required. EU Blue Card once employed with €45,000+ salary.

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