Education in Belgium is regulated and financed by one of the three Flemish, French and German-speaking Communities. The School System is similar with a little variation from one to another. The Federal government directly decides the age for mandatory schooling and indirectly the financing of the communities. Since the adoption of the Bologna Process, in most European countries, the higher education system in Belgium follows the Bachelor/Master system:
The schools can be divided in three categories ;
1) Dutch and French owned Schools.
2) Subsidized public schools managed by Provinces and Municipal Authorities.
3) Subsidized free schools mainly run by an organization affiliated to the Catholic Church being the largest group.
Higher Education (hoger onderwijs; enseignement supérieur) – offer specialist degree subjects.
University (universiteit; université)-provide academic undergraduate degrees.
Polytechnic/Vocational University (hogeschool; haute école)– offer vocational, profession based courses.
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| Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School |
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| Universiteit Hasselt, Hasselt |
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| Universiteit Hasselt, Hasselt(Oude Gevangenis) |
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| KU Leuven |
In Belgium anybody with a qualifying diploma of secondary education is free to enroll at any institute of higher education of their choice. Belgium probably have the most liberal system of university admission anywhere in the world, since anyone who has passed the Matura may enroll in any subject field (or even several at no additional cost) at a public university. In as well, the only prerequisite for enrolling in university studies is to have obtained a high-school diploma.In order to enroll in an academic Bachelor programme, you need to have (at least) a secondary education degree which entitles you to enroll in a university of the country in which the degree was conferred.
Language Requirements
For programs taught in Dutch.
Students who wish to register for a program taught in Dutch will have to prove their proficiency in Dutch. Either you have completed and passed – in Dutch – at least one year (or 60 credits) at a secondary school, university college or university. Or you’ve obtained one of the following language certificates (within the last two years):
level C1 for all language related programs, level B2 for all other programs or language certificates demanded in programs description. Without proof of proficiency in Dutch, registering for one of our Dutch programs is not possible.
level C1 for all language related programs, level B2 for all other programs or language certificates demanded in programs description. Without proof of proficiency in Dutch, registering for one of our Dutch programs is not possible.
For programs taught in English
Candidates can prove their proficiency in English in two ways:
Either by submitting a language certificates TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): paper-based TOEFL level of minimum 550, a computer-based TOEFL level of minimum 213 or an internet-based TOEFL level of minimum 80. IELTS a minimum score of at least 6.5, and on each part minimum 6.0. ITACE or by submitting proof that they have studied at least one academic year (or 60 ECTS credits) in an English-language Bachelor or Master program.
Either by submitting a language certificates TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): paper-based TOEFL level of minimum 550, a computer-based TOEFL level of minimum 213 or an internet-based TOEFL level of minimum 80. IELTS a minimum score of at least 6.5, and on each part minimum 6.0. ITACE or by submitting proof that they have studied at least one academic year (or 60 ECTS credits) in an English-language Bachelor or Master program.
Other documents.
some universities may demand: A copy of 1st page of the passport, CV, Motivation letter, and recommendation letter etc.
Entrance Exams Degrees.
The major exceptions to this rule are those wanting to pursue a degree in medicine or dentistry(entrance exam organized by the government),Arts(entrance exams organized by the colleges individually),Engineering Sciences Degrees(entrance exam organized in the French Community) and master's degree or a Master in Business Administration degree(Relevant Management schools organize admission tests)
Deadlines
Applications for the academic year will open from 1st October 2016 and closed in February 2017 for Academic year 2017-18 for students who need a Visa. They should complete the application before 1st March.2017.Current and Dutch program applicants should complete application before 1st June 2017.The Student who do not need a visa may apply up to May 2017.
Applications for the academic year will open from 1st October 2016 and closed in February 2017 for Academic year 2017-18 for students who need a Visa. They should complete the application before 1st March.2017.Current and Dutch program applicants should complete application before 1st June 2017.The Student who do not need a visa may apply up to May 2017.
Some Universities applications in December 2016-February 2017 for Academic year 2017-18 for students who need a Visa. The Student who do not need a visa may apply up to April 15, 2017.
- The applicant himself/herself is responsible for the visa application
- Only complete application packages can be considered (the package must include a legalized copy of the diploma on which your application is based)
- It takes on average 3 months to assess your application.
- You need your original letter (sent by post) to apply for a visa and to enroll as a student.
- The visa application also takes on average 3 months.
- The visa application also takes on average 3 months.
Tuition fees.
Living costs & Accommodation
The cost of living is mostly depends upon the life style of people. So it may vary person to person. International students coming here will find the cost of living on a par with most of western Europe. International students coming to Belgium have two main options for accommodation, depending on the length of their study and the type of accommodation they want. The main two types of accommodation are:
University accommodation – such as halls of residence
Private accommodation – House and flat rentals
Tuition fees for international students will vary, depending on where they study, where they come from and their mode of study. Non-EU students have to pay higher tuition fees, ranging from 890 to up to 4,175 EUR/year. Somewhere Tuition fees range from 100 to 600 EUR. The variation in fees is evident in some special degrees like Dentistry, Faculty of Arts and Philosophy,Faculty of Law, Faculty of Medicine & Health, Faculty of Engineering & Architecture and MBA degrees etc. The tuition fee of these programs consists of the standard fee + a fee for the programme per course unit. When you enroll for a credit contract for course units from these programs, the higher fee is also applicable.
In most of the accredited Universities the non-EU are charged a fixed amount € 230+ € 11 per credit. Thus in a master degree of 60 credits the fee will be € 230+ € 660= € 830 per year.
Immigration and visas
Students from an EU country must fulfil the following to study a degree in Belgium if:
They have a valid passport.
They are studying for more than three months at the institution.
They have sufficient income to support yourself during your studies.
They have comprehensive health insurance.
The cost of living is mostly depends upon the life style of people. So it may vary person to person. International students coming here will find the cost of living on a par with most of western Europe. International students coming to Belgium have two main options for accommodation, depending on the length of their study and the type of accommodation they want. The main two types of accommodation are:
University accommodation – such as halls of residence
Private accommodation – House and flat rentals
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