Low tuition
English-taught
Low tuition: Flemish Community ≈ €1,181, Wallonia-Brussels Federation max €1,194 (EU/EEA, 2026-2027)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €1,194
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
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Tuition-Free Universities in Belgium
Low tuition: Flemish Community ≈ €1,181, Wallonia-Brussels Federation max €1,194 (EU/EEA, 2026-2027)
- Universities to explore
- 8
- Mandatory university cost / year
- €1,194
- Currency
- EUR
- Academic year
- 2026/2027
Tuition rules for EU citizens
Belgian public universities charge relatively low tuition, set separately by the Flemish Community and the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. For 2026-2027 the Flemish rate for a full-time EU/EEA degree programme is about €1,181.40 per year. In the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, EU nationals pay a maximum of about €1,194 per year, with reduced categories paying roughly €175–€835.
Public universities
Low tuition for EU/EEA; the exact amount depends on the Community (Flanders or Wallonia-Brussels) and the institution.
Private universities
A limited private sector charges higher fees.
By degree level
- Bachelor's: Low tuition (EU/EEA rate) — see the relevant Community rate.
- Master's: Low tuition (EU/EEA rate); some advanced Master’s may differ.
- PhD: Doctoral candidates are usually salaried or funded.
English-taught programmes
Growing English-taught catalogue, especially at Master’s level.
Mandatory fees
No large separate mandatory semester fee; small administrative charges may apply.
Estimated mandatory university cost per year: €1,194.
Admission system & application process
Direct institution portals; some programmes use joint enrolment procedures.
Residency conditions
EU/EEA students are charged the standard (lower) rate; non-EU/EEA rates are higher and vary by programme.
Language requirements
Programmes are taught in Dutch, French or English; language proof required accordingly.
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- Varies
- Applications close
- Non-EEA ≈ March–April; EU/EEA varies by institution
- Document submission
- Certified copies + translations; diploma equivalence may be required.
- Note
- Some fields (medicine/dentistry) have quota/selection procedures.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle — verify the exact deadline on the official admissions page.
Living costs, housing & scholarships
- Living costs (approx.)
- €800–€1,200 / month
- Student housing
- Student residences (koten/studentenkamers) and shared flats; early application advised.
- Scholarships
- University scholarships and community grants.
- EU/EEA mobility
- As an EU/EEA citizen you do not need a visa or residence permit to study here; register with the local authorities after arrival. Non-EU/EEA students need a visa/residence permit.
Living-cost figures are approximate (2026 estimates) and separate from the mandatory university cost above.
Universities in our database (8)
Low tuition
English-taught
≈ €1,181/year (Flemish Community EU/EEA rate, 2026-2027: €305.40 + €14.60/credit for 60 credits)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €1,181
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
≈ €1,181/year (Flemish Community EU/EEA rate, 2026-2027)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €1,181
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Max. €1,194/year (Wallonia-Brussels Federation EU/EEA rate from 2026-2027; reduced €835 / €374 by income)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €1,194
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Max. €1,194/year (Wallonia-Brussels Federation EU/EEA rate from 2026-2027; reduced €835 / €374 by income)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €1,194
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
≈ €1,181/year (Flemish Community EU/EEA rate, 2026-2027: €305.40 + €14.60/credit for 60 credits)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €1,181
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Max. €1,194/year (Wallonia-Brussels Federation EU/EEA rate from 2026-2027; reduced €835 / €374 by income)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €1,194
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
≈ €1,181/year (Flemish Community EU/EEA rate, 2026-2027: €305.40 + €14.60/credit for 60 credits)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €1,181
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Always verify. Tuition rules may change. Always verify current fees and admission requirements on the university's official website before applying.
Official sources
- Study in Flanders – Tuition fees (official)
https://www.studyinflanders.be/ - Study in Belgium – Registration fees, Wallonia-Brussels Federation (official)
https://www.studyinbelgium.be/ - EU Education portal – Country profile: Belgium
https://education.ec.europa.eu/study-in-europe/country-profiles