Study In Belgium

Why you should study in Belgium?

The Kingdom of Belgium or België, Belgique or Belgien is a small Western European bordered by Germany, France, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Studying in Belgium means a chance to explore many European countries. Belgium offers an affordable trilingual high quality education system and research programs.

It is a safe culturally rich country and days off are never boring as there are so many places to visit. Its three official languages Dutch, French and German make it a preferable choice for international students and being multilingual is a great addition to anyone’s resume.

More than 40,000 international students are enrolled in Belgium universities and eight of them rank among the top 100 universities in the world. A student can select a study program from 1,146 programs offered by 65 universities around Belgium. The Belgium education system is known for its competitiveness and versatility. Graduate and Post graduate programs are not only offered in official languages i.e French, Dutch and German but many universities offer complete programs in English language which makes Belgium a top choice amongst Pakistani students.

Notable subjects include medicine, arts, fashion, management, politics, diplomacy and international relations.

Studying in Belgium is great for Pakistani students due to the high standard of living, great health facilities, lower house-rental rates and social services. This makes the cost of living in Belgium cheaper as compared to neighboring EU countries. Healthcare is universal and almost free at a minute monthly cost of €8. Renting apartments is 50% cheaper as compared to Paris and Berlin. Tuition fees are also lower due to the country's policy and investment in the education sector. Many scholarships are also offered to foreign students.

Belgian universities are ranked amongst the top universities in Europe. As it is one of the most globalized countries many collaborations are done between International and Belgian institutions of both public and private sector. Belgium adopted the Bologna process thus it offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate Degrees that are accredited internationally. These are comparable and equivalent to Bologna member countries and credit transfer is also possible. This makes Belgium a great choice for study abroad.

It is one of the best countries to move for work or study due to its living standard, top-notch healthcare and well-developed transport system. Every year Belgium welcomes 50,000 people who come to study or find work.

Students can work part time during their study program and earn up to €12,657.14 tax-free per year. This job will not only help them pay living expenses but earn international work experience adding value to their resumes. Common work opportunities for international students in Belgium are: working in a restaurant, attendant at a filling station, gardening, librarian or even remote jobs where students can easily work from home.

Many international organizations are headquartered in Belgium like the EU and NATO. If you are looking to work for an international organization or planning an international career then studying in Belgium will give you a great advantage over others.

German, French and Dutch are the three official languages of Belgium and English is understood by 80% of its population therefore Belgium is a great choice for Pakistani students. Many study programs are offered completely in English and for the programs offered in the three official languages several free after school classes are available to help students learn them.

Hope this article will help you make up your mind about Belgium as your study abroad destination. Get your free assessment online and visit our office to find out more about study abroad options in Belgium.