Living and studying in the heart of Europe
Get an international perspective in Belgium
Choosing a school can be hard, but choosing the location where you want to study even harder! Belgium makes that decision easy. This small country in the heart of Europe has a number of strengths, not least of which in terms of employment opportunities and a prosperous economy.
Why would foreigners come to Belgium to live and work? Vacature Magazine answers this question with its '11x best of Belgium'.
Many countries claim to be ‘in the heart of Europe’, but only Belgium truly is! From any of our Belgian campuses you can be in Paris, Frankfurt, London or Amsterdam in less than three hours. Brussels is not only the capital of Belgium, it is also home to the headquarters of the European Union, NATO and many other global institutions. In addition, several thousand international companies have their headquarters or operational centres based in the area. Both Ghent and Leuven are bustling student towns, with beautiful medieval centres highlighted by abbeys, churches, museums, historical buildings and world-heritage sites.
Belgium is bubbling with culture
Belgium is a real Mecca for international culture fans. Its myriad of historical cities is home to an equally diverse array of world class dance, theatre, film and music.
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Toon Berckmoes, General Manager of Cultuurnet Flanders
“Belgium’s main advantage is that there are many different large, historical cities within a short distance of each other. The cultural landscape in these cities is also highly attractive. For people interested in dance, theatre, fashion, lifestyle and shopping Belgium is a virtual paradise!”
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Practical information
So, you've decided to take a Masters in Belgium?
Come prepared!
Studying and living abroad means a fair deal of paper work and other official formalities. To help you work your way through the ocean of information, we have gathered a few key tips for settling in Belgium.
Need more info on Ghent or Leuven? Check out our Community website!
Still having difficulties getting around the practicalities? Contact your our International Office!
Visa Requirements
Unless you are a citizen of one of the European Union member states or a few other selected countries, you need to obtain a visa to reside in Belgium during your period of study. Find out more!
Note that applying for a visa may take up to two months! Not clear? Contact our International Office!
Health Care Insurance
Health care insurance covers part of your medical expenses in the event that you require medical treatment. All individuals resident in Belgium are required by law to be covered by health care insurance. As a foreign student, you are also subject to this requirement. Want to find out more?
Language Shower
Immerse yourself in an intensive 2-week Dutch language course. Meet your fellow students and discover their cultural diversity.
Languages offered: Dutch or French (basic level)
Timing: From 19 August until 30 August 2013. The Masters programmes will start on Wednesday 4 September 2013
Duration: 2 weeks with full morning sessions (30 hours of language instruction in total)
Fee: € 250. The fee includes access to a life-long online learning tool.
Registration: Sign up for via our registration form !
Accommodation
Looking for more detailed information on temporary or permanent housing in Belgium, living expenses and how to find accommodation in Leuven or Ghent, check out our community page on accommodation!
Links about Belgium
| www.belgium.be |
The official portal website of Belgium, where you can find all official information on studying, living and working, as well as general information. |
| www.flanders.be |
Flanders.be provides information on studying, living and working in the Belgian region of Flanders. |
| www.studyinflanders.be |
This website was created specifically to provide information on studying and living in Flanders. |