Studying abroad in Flanders (Belgium) for Non-EU/EEA students

International study in Flanders (Belgium), in the heart of Europe
Flanders has two cities with highest quality of life for expats: Antwerp and Brussels.

Flanders is the Flemish (Dutch-speaking) Community of the federal Kingdom of Belgium, the northern part of Belgium, nestled between the Netherlands and France.
The capital of Flanders is Brussels, a capital it shares with Belgium and the European Union.

Flanders’ six million inhabitants live right at the crossroads of Europe. Amsterdam, Köln, London and Paris are all within a radius of 300 km.

Belgium has three official languages: Dutch, French and German. Dutch (‘Flemish’) is spoken in Flanders. French is spoken in Wallonia, the southern part of Belgium, while German is spoken in the border region with Germany. The three language communities have their own state, with an elected parliament and government.

Brussels has a bilingual status. As the capital of Europe, it has become the headquarters of a long list of international organisations and companies. Read more

Higher Education in Flanders
The Higher Education Register is a legal register that contains all the accredited higher education programmes in Flanders, Belgium. All Bachelor and Master’s programmes need accreditation in order to be recognised as higher education programmes and to be able to award recognised degrees. Read more

Visa & Residence
Before you start your studies in Flanders, please visit the Belgian Embassy or Consulate in your country. They will help you with the proper formalities for entering Flanders, Belgium. Read more

Tuition, Costs & Grants
For all Bachelor and Master’s degrees at both universities and university colleges there is a yearly tuition fee.
Students from within the European Union will have to pay a minimum of 550 euro. For other nationalities the tuition fee will vay according to the type of programme.
There are reduced fees for students from certain developing countries. Read more

NARIC-Vlaanderen
NARIC stands for “National Academic (and professional) Recognition and Information Centre”
Naric-Vlanderen is responsible for recognising the equivalence of foreign study certificates:
– recognition of foreign diplomas of higher education
– recognition of foreign diplomas of adult education
– recognition of foreign diplomas of secondary education