Best Universities in Belgium for Indian Students

Belgium is gaining popularity as an ideal country for higher studies. International students are exploring information about the best universities in Belgium to study their desired courses. It is important that they should have an idea about the popular courses, tuition fee range and other information required for them as students.

Best Universities in Belgium: Belgium is famous as a top study destination in the world and not only for delicious chocolates. International students apply to get enrolled in different courses offered by the best universities in Belgium. An international student won't feel a language barrier as these universities offer courses in the English language. KU Leuven is the oldest university in the country popular worldwide.

According to QS Ranking 2024 and THE University Ranking 2024, the top 10 universities in Belgium have received rankings under the top 800 in the world. In this blog, we are going to discuss about top-ranked universities in Belgium for Indian students. You will know about their latest ranking, popular courses and the tuition fee range of these universities.

Best Universities in Belgium

If you have a limited budget and want to study in Europe, Belgium can be a good option for you. Here is the list of the best universities in Belgium for International students. These educational institutions are highly reputed in the country and worldwide. These universities offer courses in engineering, business, humanities and other popular streams.

1. KU Leuven
2. Ghent University
3. Universite Catholique Louvain
4. University of Antwerp
5. Universite Libre de Bruxelles
6. Vrije Universiteit Brussel
7. University of Liege
8. Hasselt University
9. University of Mons
10. University of Namur

Top Ranked Universities in Belgium

Check out the ranking of best Belgian universities in QS Ranking 2024 and THE Ranking 2024.

Top 10 Universities in Belgium	QS Ranking 2024	THE Ranking 2024
KU Leuven	61	45
Ghent University	=159	115
Catholic University of Louvain (UCLouvain)	=180	168
Universite libre de Bruxelles	=189	201-250
University of Antwerp	=248	=161
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)	259	201-250
University of Liege	=421	301-350
Hasselt University	=551	351-400
University of Mons	691-700	501-600
University of Namur	-	601-800

KU Leuven

Ku Leuven University is the top university in Belgium and the 45^th best university in the world. It offers several UG and PG courses from 15 different faculties. Currently, more than 63,000 students are enrolled in these courses. A large number of students are from 150 countries. Here are some quick facts about KU Leuven University.

About KU Leuven University
Acceptance Rate:	34%
Popular Courses	MBA, MIM, and MS
Tuition Fee Range for First Year	INR 87K to INR 7L

Ghent University

The University of Ghent was founded in the year 1817. It is the first university in Belgium where students can study in Dutch language. It holds 52nd rank in engineering and technology studies. More than 36,000 students are enrolled in courses related to 11 university faculties. Check out some of the quick facts about Ghent University below:

About Ghent University
Acceptance Rate:	34%
Popular Courses	MBA, MIM, and MS
Tuition Fee Range	INR 3L to 7L

Catholic University of Louvain

Catholic University of Louvain or UCLouvain is the biggest French-speaking university in Belgium. Here, most of the courses are taught in French, but the university is taking adding English as well. The university has campuses in Brussels, Charleroi, Mons and Tournai cities. It holds 168^th rank in THE university ranking worldwide. Check out some quick facts about the university.

About University Catholic University of Louvain
Acceptance Rate:	34%
Popular Courses	MS and Master in Computer Science and Engineering
Tuition Fee Range	INR 2.3L

Universite libre de Bruxelles

University Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) is a publicly funded university that was founded in the year 1837.  More than 30,000 students are enrolled in different campuses of the university located in the country. Students can choose to study their desired course from 40 undergraduate courses and 250 graduate courses are available in the university. Check some quick facts about ULB.

About University Libre de Bruxelles
Acceptance Rate:	20% to 40%
Popular Courses	MBA and MS
Tuition Fee Range for First Year	INR 3 to 5 L

University of Antwerp

University of Antwerp was founded in the year 2003. More than 20,000 students including international students from 132 countries are studying at the University of Antwerp. The university offers more than 33 undergraduate courses and 69 master’s study programs. These courses are from 9 different faculties like Economics, Engineering and more.

About University of Antwerp
Acceptance Rate:	100%
Popular Courses	MBA, MS, and MIM
Tuition Fee Range for First Year	INR 5 to 6 L

Cost of Studying in Belgium

The cost of studying in Belgium depends on the type of educational institute you are studying. Non-EU students pay slightly more than the EU students at public universities as tuition fees. The average cost of studying in Belgium is between EUR 10,200 and EUR 11,400 (INR 9.2 Lakhs to INR 10.27 Lakhs). However, this is just an estimate and the amount is not the same for every course.

According to Numbeo, an Indian student needs approximately 83,000 per month to cover the basic expenses in Belgium. The cost of accommodation, food, and transportation is more than in India. Also, they need EUR 300 to EUR 800 (INR 27,000 to 56,000 approx.) per month for house rent. Students can choose to stay in shared accommodation which can help them to save some money. The average cost of living in Belgium for Indian students is approximately 1.10 Lakhs to 1.30 Lakhs per month.

Eligibility to Study in Belgium

To study in Belgium, students need to fulfil some admission requirements. It can be related to academics or having valid approval to be part of Belgian universities. Below, we have mentioned point-wise eligibility to study in Belgian for Indian students.

Eligibility to Study in Belgium
Educational Background	For UG- students must have passed the 12th board exam with 50% or above marks. For PG- A valid UG degree from a recognized university with good grades.
English Proficiency Exam	A good score in IELTS, TOEFL or any other English language proficiency exam.

Required Documents

• A valid passport
• Belgium Student Visa
• Health Insurance
• Proof of funds (Education Loan or Scholarship)

This is all about the topic. We will be happy to answer your queries on this topic. You can drop your question in the comment section below or connect with Shiksha Study Abroad Counsellors. 

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