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10/09/2010Studying in Belgium

Studying in Belgium Here is a useful overview of studying in Belgium.

Context
In Belgium, the Communities are responsible for taking decisions on services for individuals, such as education. The Flemish Community is therefore responsible for education in the Dutch-speaking part of the country whilst the French Community is the competent authority for the French-speaking part of Belgium, and the German-seaking Community for education in German.

Entry requirements for Belgium

If you are a national from a non-European Union country, you may need a visa to enter Belgian territory. For questions regarding visa and related matters, you should contact the Belgian embassy or Belgian consulate in your country or a neighbouring country.

You can read more about visa procedures on our website.

Once you have arrived in Belgium, details of your country's embassy or consulate may also be useful.

Grants
The Development Cooperation sub-site lists all official bodies which offer grants in Belgium.

Accommodation
Many schools and universities have rooms available for students or provide lists of rooms which are available to rent locally. As such, it is advisable to contact your educational establishment to find out this information.


Education in the Flemish Community
You will find a comprehensive overview of all possibilities on the website Studying in Flanders .

Higher Education in Flanders is a brochure in pdf format. This brochure lists and explains the various degrees and diplomas which can be obtained from Flemish educational establishments. It also provides information on the range of study options in Flanders. The brochure gives a comprehensive overview of higher education establishments and financial information on all types of courses (e.g. grants).

The NARIC website (in Flemish) informs you whether your foreign diploma receives the same recognition in the Flemish Community as in your own country.

Education in the French Community
On the website Venir étudier en Belgique (in French) you can find an overview of opportunities for studying in French-speaking Belgium.

The Service Equivalences (in French) deals with the equivalence of foreign primary and secondary education certificates. To find out if your university degree receives the same recognition in the French Community as in the country where you obtained, you can visit the website of the French Community (in French).

Allocation d’études (in French) provides useful information on how to submit an application for a student grant or student loan.


Education in the German-speaking Community
On the website of the German-speaking Community (in German), you can find an overview of opportunities for studying in German-speaking Belgium.

Other interesting links

Programmes of the European Commission: Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci, Comenius, Gruntvig,…

Portal website of the Belgian Federal Authorities (in French)

 

Reproduced courtesy of Diplomatie.belgium.be

See also:

Belgium on a student budget

University applications: Advice for students and parents



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