Schools
1
Lowest Tuition
$2,500
per year
Avg Acceptance Rate
55%
English Programs
Yes
Essentials for US Students
Visa / Permit
US students need a Belgian student visa (type D), applied for at the Belgian embassy or consulate. You must also register with the local commune (city hall) within 8 days of arrival to obtain a residence permit.
Application Tip
KU Leuven is Belgium's highest-ranked university and one of Europe's oldest, yet tuition is a fraction of UK or Swiss prices. Many master's programs are taught in English. Leuven is a charming student city 30 minutes from Brussels.
Tuition Overview
KU Leuven charges €1,000–€4,600/yr (~$1,100–$5,200 USD) for most programs — remarkably affordable for a top-100 global university. Some specialized programs (medicine, architecture) may be higher.
School in Belgium
Scholarships to Explore
KU Leuven offers the Excellence Scholarship (€10,000/yr) for outstanding international master's students. The Belgian government offers VLIR-UOS scholarships for students from developing countries.
- ✓KU Leuven University Scholarship
- ✓VLIR-UOS Scholarship
About Studying in Belgium as a US Student
There is 1 university in Belgium featured in this directory, led by KU Leuven (ranked #42 globally by QS). Tuition for international students starts at $2,500/yr, with an average acceptance rate of approximately 55% across all schools. English-medium programs are available, making Belgium accessible without prior language training for many degrees.