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Why Study In Belgium
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Admission Criteria For Belgian Universities
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The Belgian Study Visa Types and Requirements
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Study and Living Cost In Belgium
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Belgian PR & Citizenship
Why Study In Belgium
It is reported by the international students that Belgium is one of those study abroad destinations that provide quality education to international students. According to the comments declared by the international students, Belgium is rated 8.5 out of 10 for the best study abroad destination throughout Europe. There are 07 universities exist in Belgium that have obtained the award of international student satisfaction universities in Belgium.
Belgium offers the environment of three national languages including French, Dutch, and German. Moreover, English is also speaking at a wide level. That is why students get better communication opportunities while studying in Belgium. International students find the accepting and tolerant population in Belgium that is considered as one of the main reasons to choose Belgium as your study abroad destination.
Belgium offers worldwide recognized universities. For example, KU Leuven stays at 81 number in the global rank and many other Belgium universities including Ghent University, Université Catholique de Louvain, UCL, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, VUB, and the University Of Antwerp, etc. come under top 500 universities of the world. Students get opportunities of quality education through worldwide recognized universities and low tuition fees. Moreover, in order to facilitate the international students, Belgium government and Belgium universities offer international students the Belgian scholarship programs.
In the end, students are informed that Belgium offers a great opportunity to live in multicultural communities to expand their horizons. Students are also provided suitable accommodation options to live a healthy life there. Moreover, international students are also provided the opportunity of part-time employment to easily meet their study and living expenses in Belgium.
Admission Criteria For Belgian Universities
The following chart is showing the complete detail of the admissions requirement in bachelors’, masters’, and doctoral programs. Applicants are advised to read the requirements carefully before going to apply for admissions in Belgium:
Bachelors’ Requirements |
Masters’ Requirements |
Ph.D. Requirements |
Higher secondary school certificate or intermediate level of education is required |
A bachelor’s degree in the relevant field or study program |
A master’s degree in the same field or subject for which you are going to apply for a Ph.D. program |
All previous academic records |
All previous academic records |
All previous academic records |
Letters of recommendation |
Recommendation letters from your professors or previous institute |
Letter of recommendations from the previous institute |
Letter of Intent |
Statement of purpose |
Personal statement |
Detailed CV |
Detailed CV |
Detailed resume |
Language proficiency test, IELTS with the required score |
English language proficiency test, IELTS |
English language proficiency test such as IELTS with required bands is required |
Foreign language proficiency in case of study program other than the English language |
In case of your study program in a foreign language, the language proficiency test is required |
Foreign language proficiency proof is required is you are going to peruse study program in other than the English language |
Valid identity documents |
Valid identity documents |
Proof of valid identity documents |
The Belgian Study Visa Types and Requirements
Students are informed that there are two types of Belgian student visa i.e. short term student visa (C-type visa) and long term student visa (D-type visa). The following is the detail of the student visas for Belgium:
Short Term or C Type Student Visa: International students who are intending to move to Belgium for a short stay or less than 90 days are required to apply for a Belgian C type visa.
Long Term or C Type Student Visa: International students who are intending to apply for a full-time study program in Belgium and want to stay in Belgium for more than 90 days are required to apply for a long term or Belgium D type visa.
The following are the required documents for the Belgian student visa:
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Valid traveling document such as passport with at least 06 months validity is required.
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Original visa application form (02)
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An admission acceptance letter from a recognized Belgian university is required.
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Copies of previous academic records
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Cover letter or motivational letter
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Applicants have to give financial stability while applying for a Belgian student visa. Through the following chart you can easily check the financial requirements:
S# |
Student Category |
Proof of Fund |
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Students under 24 years of age |
533.85 Euro/month |
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Students with 24 years of the age or above |
966.65 Euro/month |
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Couples |
1472.00 Euro/month |
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For each child |
149.15 Euro/month |
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Health or medical certificate
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Applicants with over 21 years of age are required to show a certificate of good conduct.
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Receipt of the visa application fee is required to attach with the Belgian student visa application form.
Belgian Student Visa Fee
The following is the detail of the Belgian student visa Fee:
S#: |
Visa Category |
Visa Fee |
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C Type Visa |
70.00 Euros |
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D Type Visa |
210.00 Euros |
Study and Living Cost In Belgium
The following chart is showing the study cost in Belgium:
Study Program |
Tuition Fee |
Tuition Fee For Bachelor and Master Programs |
Between €835 and €4,200 per year |
Admissions Application Fee |
€835 |
The following is the chart showing the complete living cost in Belgium for students:
Items/Categories |
Costs |
Public Transport |
Around €50 monthly |
Accommodation |
€600 to €800 monthly |
Food |
Around €300 monthly |
Grocery Items |
€200 to €250 monthly |
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, and Garbage bills |
€100 to €150 monthly |
Mobile and Internet |
Around €50 monthly |
Pair Of Jeans |
€80 to €100 monthly |
Pair Of Shoes |
€80 to €120 monthly |
Fitness Club |
€30 to €40 monthly |
Entertainment Or Traveling |
Around €40 monthly, depends upon the mode of entertainment |
Belgian PR & Citizenship
Like all other countries throughout Europe, Belgium also offers permanent residence and citizenship to international students or international candidates. The following is the detail of obtaining Belgium Permanent Residence and Belgium Citizenship statuses:
Belgian Permanent Residence
There are three types of Belgian residence permit card and these are listed below:
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Electronic Residence Card Type B
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Electronic Residence Card Type C
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Electronic Residence Card Type D
Applicants who are continuously residing in Belgium for the last 05 years with a genuine purpose including employment and business, etc. are eligible to apply for Belgian residence permit cards. The following are the requirements to apply for Belgian residence permit cards:
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Employment contract, business proof, or investment proof in Belgium
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Police clearance certificate during the stay of candidates in Belgium
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Proof of medical insurance coverage
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Bank statement or proof of income
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Registration certificate
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Two recent photos (passport size)
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Accommodation proof
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Completely filled application form according to your applied residence permit card (card B, Card C, or Card D)
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The documents must be original or attested copies in German, French, or Dutch language.
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The attested documents must not be older than 06 months.
Belgian Citizenship
Applicants after spending at least 05 years with residence permit cards can apply for Belgian citizenship. Applicants can obtain citizenship through several processes. The requirements may differ according to the nature of your citizenship application and the following are the major requirements to apply for Belgian citizenship:
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At least 05 years stay with residence permit card
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Can speak fluently in any one of the three national languages i.e. French, German, and Dutch.
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Proof of accommodation
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Proof of sufficient source of income
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There are some other requirements may be applied according to the nature of the citizenship status of the candidates.
Frequently Ask Questions
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World’s most highly ranked universities
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Students can work part time during studies
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Students can settle after degree in Belgium
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Good economy
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Land of diamonds
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Less crime rate
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High school certificate
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English language certificate (IELTS)
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University Admission test and interview should be pass by the university
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16 years of education
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Bachelor’s degree
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English language certificate (IELTS)
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Experience in the same subject
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18 year education with required grades
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Thesis
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Tuition fee vary from university to university but the estimated amount ranges between the 4175 EUROS for Pakistani students. But for the exact fee structure visit the university website.
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Belgium universities usually offer on campus accommodation to the international students. But if you want then you are also allowed to live off campus accommodation which includes flats, dorms and apartments.
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Yes students are allowed to work part time in Belgium, students can work 20 hours/ week in Belgium.
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Average wage in Belgium for international students is almost 10 EUROS/ hour
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Admission letter from the Belgium University
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Fee payment proof
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Identity proof and pictures
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Bank statement
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Yes after continuous 5 years of living in Belgium
Quick Facts About Belgium
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Population
11.35 million
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National language
French, German, Dutch
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Top 3 religion
Catholicism, Protestantism, Orthodox
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International Students
N/A
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Capital
Brussels
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largest 3 cities
Brussels, Antwerp, Liège
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Currency
1 Euro equals 175.30 Pakistani Rupee
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Time difference with Pakistan
Pakistan is 3 Hours Ahead of Belgium
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Work rule for International students
20 hours a week
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Wages for students
€37,923/ Year
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Economy
25th Among 44 Countries in the Europe Region
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Per capita income
47,960 PPP Dollars
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Immigrant population
25% of the Total Population.
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