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• Why Study In Belgium

• Admission Criteria For Belgian Universities 

• The Belgian Study Visa Types and Requirements

• Study and Living Cost In Belgium

• 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:

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:

• Valid traveling document such as passport with at least 06 months validity is required.

• Original visa application form (02)

• An admission acceptance letter from a recognized Belgian university is required.

• Copies of previous academic records

• Cover letter or motivational letter

• Applicants have to give financial stability while applying for a Belgian student visa. Through the following chart you can easily check the financial requirements:

• Health or medical certificate  

• Applicants with over 21 years of age are required to show a certificate of good conduct.

• 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:

Study and Living Cost In Belgium

The following chart is showing the study cost in Belgium:

The following is the chart showing the complete living cost in Belgium for students:

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:

• Electronic Residence Card Type B

• Electronic Residence Card Type C

• 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:

• Employment contract, business proof, or investment proof in Belgium

• Police clearance certificate during the stay of candidates in Belgium

• Proof of medical insurance coverage

• Bank statement or proof of income  

• Registration certificate

• Two recent photos (passport size)

• Accommodation proof

• Completely filled application form according to your applied residence permit card (card B, Card C, or Card D)

• The documents must be original or attested copies in German, French, or Dutch language.

• 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:

• At least 05 years stay with residence permit card

• Can speak fluently in any one of the three national languages i.e. French, German, and Dutch.

• Proof of accommodation

• Proof of sufficient source of income

• There are some other requirements may be applied according to the nature of the citizenship status of the candidates.