🇧🇪 Studying in Belgium
Dutch (Flanders) or French (Wallonia, Brussels); few English-taught bachelor's degrees
💶 Tuition
Non-EU: €5,369 a year at French-speaking universities (1,194 + 4,175 surcharge); Dutch-taught bachelor's in Flanders usually at the EU rate (UGent, KU Leuven: €1,181), but UAntwerp charges €4,300; KU Leuven English-taught bachelor's €3.1–9.5k (up to €11.9k from 2027/28); EU students ≈ €1.2k
In the national language: €1.2k–9.3k/yr
In English: €4.3k–9.5k/yr
Living costs: €12.7k/yr — Student visa minimum for 2026/27: €1,062 a month (€12,744 a year)
🗣️ Language of teaching
Dutch, French; a handful of English-taught programmes.
Language requirements: Dutch-taught: Dutch B2 (checked by the institution); French-taught: B2 formally only for teacher training, B2+ in practice; English-taught: IELTS/TOEFL
📝 How to apply
French-speaking: get the attestat's equivalence from the Service des équivalences (file by 15 July). Flemish universities list it as equivalent and decide themselves. Medicine, dentistry, vet: in Flanders a ranked toelatingsexamen with quotas (2026: 1,881 / 280 / 240 places; exam 2–4 July 2027, register 1 March–17 May); French-speaking side has its own entrance exam.
🎓 Preparatory year
- Linguapolis (UAntwerp): preparatory year of academic Dutch, €6,625 for non-EEA students, starts in September — ≈ 10 months, €6.6k
🏛️ Universities by subject
Computer Science & IT
- KU Leuven Leuven · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - Ghent University Ghent · €1.2k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA pay the EEA rate (€1,181) on Dutch programmes; Dutch B2; medicine, dentistry, vet need the toelatingsexamen - UCLouvain Louvain-la-Neuve · €5.4k/yr
Certificate equivalence (Service des équivalences, by 15 July); French; engineering has an entrance exam, medicine a competitive exam *
Careers: 🤖 Machine Learning Engineer, 🧠 AI Engineer (LLM & Agents), 🛡️ Cybersecurity Engineer, 🏭 OT / Industrial Control Systems Security Specialist
Mathematics & Statistics
- KU Leuven Leuven · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - Ghent University Ghent · €1.2k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA pay the EEA rate (€1,181) on Dutch programmes; Dutch B2; medicine, dentistry, vet need the toelatingsexamen - Université libre de Bruxelles Brussels · €5.4k/yr
Certificate equivalence by 15 July; French; €1,194 + €4,175 non-EU supplement; medicine has an entrance exam
Careers: 🤖 Machine Learning Engineer, 🤖 Health data scientist / medical AI engineer, 🕵️ Fraud Analyst, 👁️ Computer Vision Engineer
Physics & Astronomy
- KU Leuven Leuven · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - Ghent University Ghent · €1.2k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA pay the EEA rate (€1,181) on Dutch programmes; Dutch B2; medicine, dentistry, vet need the toelatingsexamen - UCLouvain Louvain-la-Neuve · €5.4k/yr
Certificate equivalence (Service des équivalences, by 15 July); French; engineering has an entrance exam, medicine a competitive exam *
Careers: ☢️ Nuclear Engineer, 🔬 Microelectronics Engineer (Chip Design & Fabrication), ☢️ Medical physicist, ☢️ Nuclear Reactor Operator
Chemistry
- KU Leuven Leuven · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - Ghent University Ghent · €1.2k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA pay the EEA rate (€1,181) on Dutch programmes; Dutch B2; medicine, dentistry, vet need the toelatingsexamen - Université libre de Bruxelles Brussels · €5.4k/yr
Certificate equivalence by 15 July; French; €1,194 + €4,175 non-EU supplement; medicine has an entrance exam
Careers: ⚗️ Drug discovery scientist (pharmacologist), ⚗️ Research Chemist, 🧪 Biochemist, 🏭 Food Technologist
Biological Sciences
- KU Leuven Leuven · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - Ghent University Ghent · €1.2k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA pay the EEA rate (€1,181) on Dutch programmes; Dutch B2; medicine, dentistry, vet need the toelatingsexamen - University of Antwerp Antwerp · €4.3k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA €1,000 + €55 per credit (€4,300 a year); Dutch B2, reachable via the Linguapolis year
Careers: 🧬 Geneticist, ✂️ Genome Editing Scientist, 🧠 Neuroscientist, 🌱 Plant Breeder
Earth & Marine Sciences
- Ghent University Ghent · €1.2k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA pay the EEA rate (€1,181) on Dutch programmes; Dutch B2; medicine, dentistry, vet need the toelatingsexamen - KU Leuven Leuven · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - University of Liège Liège · €5.4k/yr
Certificate equivalence by 15 July; French; veterinary medicine has a quota/competition, engineering an entrance exam *
Careers: ⛏️ Exploration Geologist, 🐧 Polar Researcher, 💧 Hydrogeologist, ⛰️ Geotechnical Engineer
Environmental Sciences
- Ghent University Ghent · €1.2k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA pay the EEA rate (€1,181) on Dutch programmes; Dutch B2; medicine, dentistry, vet need the toelatingsexamen - KU Leuven Leuven · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - University of Antwerp Antwerp · €4.3k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA €1,000 + €55 per credit (€4,300 a year); Dutch B2, reachable via the Linguapolis year
Careers: ♻️ Waste & Circular Economy Specialist, 🚰 Water and Wastewater Treatment Engineer, 💧 Hydrogeologist, 🚰 Water and Wastewater Engineer
Agriculture & Forestry
- Ghent University Ghent · €1.2k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA pay the EEA rate (€1,181) on Dutch programmes; Dutch B2; medicine, dentistry, vet need the toelatingsexamen - KU Leuven Leuven · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - University of Liège – Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech Gembloux · €5.4k/yr
Certificate equivalence by 15 July; French; bioengineering bachelor *
Careers: 🚁 Agricultural Drone Operator / Precision Ag Technician, 🌱 Plant Breeder, 🛰️ Precision Agriculture Specialist, 💉 Veterinary Nurse / Vet Tech
Veterinary Science
- Ghent University Ghent · €1.2k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA pay the EEA rate (€1,181) on Dutch programmes; Dutch B2; medicine, dentistry, vet need the toelatingsexamen - University of Liège Liège · €5.4k/yr
Certificate equivalence by 15 July; French; veterinary medicine has a quota/competition, engineering an entrance exam *
Careers: 🐾 Veterinarian / Veterinary Surgeon, 💉 Veterinary Nurse / Vet Tech, 🐄 Livestock Specialist / Animal Scientist, 🐟 Fish Health Veterinarian
Medicine
- KU Leuven Leuven · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - Ghent University Ghent · €1.2k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA pay the EEA rate (€1,181) on Dutch programmes; Dutch B2; medicine, dentistry, vet need the toelatingsexamen - Université libre de Bruxelles Brussels · €5.4k/yr
Certificate equivalence by 15 July; French; €1,194 + €4,175 non-EU supplement; medicine has an entrance exam
Careers: ❤️ Cardiothoracic Surgeon, 🧊 Transplant Surgeon, 🎯 Interventional Radiologist / Interventional Cardiologist, 👵 Geriatrician
Nursing & Midwifery
- Artevelde University of Applied Sciences Ghent · €7.8k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; Dutch B2; from 2026/27 the higher non-EEA rate €1,940 + €97 per credit (€7,760) - UC Leuven-Limburg Leuven
Dutch-taught professional bachelor (B2); Russian certificate recognised; higher non-EEA rate from 2026/27 * - Haute École Léonard de Vinci Brussels · €5.4k/yr
Certificate equivalence; French, B2 compulsory for teacher training (DELF/DALF/TCF) *
Careers: 💊 Nurse, 🌷 Palliative Care Worker (Hospice), 🧤 Scrub Nurse (Theatre Nurse), 💉 Anaesthetic Nurse / Nurse Anesthetist
Dentistry
- KU Leuven Leuven · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - Ghent University Ghent · €1.2k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA pay the EEA rate (€1,181) on Dutch programmes; Dutch B2; medicine, dentistry, vet need the toelatingsexamen - UCLouvain Brussels · €5.4k/yr
Certificate equivalence (Service des équivalences, by 15 July); French; engineering has an entrance exam, medicine a competitive exam *
Careers: 🦷 Dentist, 🗿 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, 🦷 Dental Hygienist, 😁 Orthodontist
Pharmacy
- Ghent University Ghent · €1.2k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA pay the EEA rate (€1,181) on Dutch programmes; Dutch B2; medicine, dentistry, vet need the toelatingsexamen - KU Leuven Leuven · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - UCLouvain Brussels · €5.4k/yr
Certificate equivalence (Service des équivalences, by 15 July); French; engineering has an entrance exam, medicine a competitive exam *
Careers: ⚗️ Drug discovery scientist (pharmacologist), 🦠 Microbiologist / Virologist, 📋 Clinical research associate, ⚕️ Pharmacist
Allied Health
- KU Leuven Leuven · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - Ghent University Ghent · €1.2k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA pay the EEA rate (€1,181) on Dutch programmes; Dutch B2; medicine, dentistry, vet need the toelatingsexamen - Thomas More University of Applied Sciences Geel · €9.3k/yr
Dutch B2; non-EEA pay €4,800 + €75 per credit = €9,300, payable before enrolment
Careers: 🦿 Physiotherapist / physical therapist, 🖐️ Occupational therapist, 🦾 Prosthetist and orthotist, 🤲 Osteopath
Psychology
- KU Leuven Leuven · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - Ghent University Ghent · €1.2k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA pay the EEA rate (€1,181) on Dutch programmes; Dutch B2; medicine, dentistry, vet need the toelatingsexamen - UCLouvain Louvain-la-Neuve · €5.4k/yr
Certificate equivalence (Service des équivalences, by 15 July); French; engineering has an entrance exam, medicine a competitive exam *
Careers: 🧩 Psychiatrist, 🛋️ Psychotherapist, 🧠 Neuroscientist, 🧠 Clinical psychologist
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- KU Leuven Leuven · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - Ghent University Ghent · €1.2k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA pay the EEA rate (€1,181) on Dutch programmes; Dutch B2; medicine, dentistry, vet need the toelatingsexamen - UCLouvain Louvain-la-Neuve · €5.4k/yr
Certificate equivalence (Service des équivalences, by 15 July); French; engineering has an entrance exam, medicine a competitive exam *
Careers: 🛸 Drone (UAV) Engineer, ☢️ Nuclear Engineer, 🎛️ Controls & Automation Engineer, 🤖 Robotics Engineer
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- KU Leuven Leuven · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - Ghent University Ghent · €1.2k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA pay the EEA rate (€1,181) on Dutch programmes; Dutch B2; medicine, dentistry, vet need the toelatingsexamen - UCLouvain Louvain-la-Neuve · €5.4k/yr
Certificate equivalence (Service des équivalences, by 15 July); French; engineering has an entrance exam, medicine a competitive exam *
Careers: 🛸 Drone (UAV) Engineer, 🔌 Circuit Design Engineer, 🎛️ Controls & Automation Engineer, 🤖 Robotics Engineer
Civil Engineering
- KU Leuven Leuven · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - Ghent University Ghent · €1.2k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA pay the EEA rate (€1,181) on Dutch programmes; Dutch B2; medicine, dentistry, vet need the toelatingsexamen - University of Liège Liège · €5.4k/yr
Certificate equivalence by 15 July; French; veterinary medicine has a quota/competition, engineering an entrance exam *
Careers: 👷 Site Manager / Construction Foreman, 🌉 Bridge Engineer, 🎖️ Military Engineer (Combat Engineer Officer), 🛣️ Highway Engineer
Chemical Engineering
- KU Leuven Leuven · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - Ghent University Ghent · €1.2k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA pay the EEA rate (€1,181) on Dutch programmes; Dutch B2; medicine, dentistry, vet need the toelatingsexamen - Université libre de Bruxelles Brussels · €5.4k/yr
Certificate equivalence by 15 July; French; €1,194 + €4,175 non-EU supplement; medicine has an entrance exam
Careers: 🔋 Energy Storage Engineer (Batteries & Hydrogen), ✂️ Genome Editing Scientist, 🧫 Biotechnologist / Bioprocess Scientist, 🧫 Synthetic Biologist
Materials Science
- KU Leuven Leuven · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - Ghent University Ghent · €1.2k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA pay the EEA rate (€1,181) on Dutch programmes; Dutch B2; medicine, dentistry, vet need the toelatingsexamen - UCLouvain Louvain-la-Neuve · €5.4k/yr
Certificate equivalence (Service des équivalences, by 15 July); French; engineering has an entrance exam, medicine a competitive exam *
Careers: 🧱 Materials Engineer, 🧪 Polymer Process Engineer, 🏭 Welding Engineer, 🔬 Nanotechnology Researcher
Mining & Petroleum Engineering
- University of Liège Liège · €5.4k/yr
Certificate equivalence by 15 July; French; veterinary medicine has a quota/competition, engineering an entrance exam * - University of Mons Mons · €5.4k/yr
Certificate equivalence by 15 July; French; engineering (mining) has an entrance exam *
Careers: ⛏️ Exploration Geologist, ⛑️ Mine Rescue Specialist, 🛢️ Petroleum Engineer, ⛰️ Mining Engineer
Architecture
- KU Leuven Ghent · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - Ghent University Ghent · €1.2k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA pay the EEA rate (€1,181) on Dutch programmes; Dutch B2; medicine, dentistry, vet need the toelatingsexamen - Université libre de Bruxelles (La Cambre Horta) Brussels · €5.4k/yr
ULB architecture: certificate equivalence; French; €1,194 + €4,175 non-EU supplement
Careers: 👷 Site Manager / Construction Foreman, 💡 Architectural Lighting Designer, 🔥 Heating and Energy Systems Engineer, 🔍 Clerk of Works / Construction Inspector
Art & Design
- Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp Antwerp
Artistic entrance exam matters more than the certificate; fashion and some programmes in English * - KASK & Conservatorium Ghent
Artistic entrance exam or audition; mostly Dutch-taught * - La Cambre (ENSAV) Brussels · €5.4k/yr
Entrance exam (May–September) plus certificate equivalence; French *
Careers: 🪑 Industrial / Product Designer, 🖼️ Art Conservator / Restorer, 🪑 Furniture Restorer / Conservator, 🖍️ Art Teacher
Music
- Royal Conservatory of Brussels Brussels
Audition; French-speaking (CRB) or Dutch-speaking (KCB) section * - Royal Conservatoire Antwerp Antwerp
Audition (entrance exam); some teaching in English * - Royal Conservatory of Liège Liège · €5.4k/yr
Entrance exam/audition plus equivalence; French *
Careers: 🎼 Music Teacher, 🎹 Instrumental Music Teacher, 🎙️ Musical Theatre Performer, 🪕 Folk Ensemble Director
Drama & Dance
- RITCS School of Arts Brussels
Artistic entrance selection; mostly Dutch-taught * - INSAS Brussels · €5.4k/yr
Entrance exam (theatre, film) plus certificate equivalence; French * - P.A.R.T.S. Brussels
Private dance school: multi-round audition; taught in English *
Careers: 💃 Choreographer, 🎭 Hair, Makeup & Prosthetics Artist, 🗿 Prop Maker, 🎙️ Musical Theatre Performer
Film & Animation
- RITCS School of Arts Brussels
Artistic entrance selection; mostly Dutch-taught * - KASK & Conservatorium Ghent
Artistic entrance exam or audition; mostly Dutch-taught * - LUCA School of Arts Brussels · €9.5k/yr
Artistic entrance selection; from 2026/27 non-EEA pay €2,376.72 + €118.62 per credit (≈ €9,500)
Careers: 🎞️ Film Producer, 🎬 Game Producer, 🎥 Film Director, 📹 Cinematographer / Director of Photography
Media & Journalism
- Ghent University Ghent · €1.2k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA pay the EEA rate (€1,181) on Dutch programmes; Dutch B2; medicine, dentistry, vet need the toelatingsexamen - KU Leuven Leuven · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - IHECS Brussels · €5.4k/yr
Certificate equivalence; French *
Careers: 🎖️ War Correspondent, 📣 Investor Relations Manager, 📽️ Video Producer, 🎙️ Government Press Officer / Spokesperson
Languages & Translation
- Ghent University Ghent · €1.2k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA pay the EEA rate (€1,181) on Dutch programmes; Dutch B2; medicine, dentistry, vet need the toelatingsexamen - KU Leuven Antwerp · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - University of Mons Mons · €5.4k/yr
Certificate equivalence by 15 July; French; engineering (mining) has an entrance exam *
Careers: 🔤 Computational Linguist / NLP Specialist, 🗣️ Speech and language therapist, 🔤 Russian as a Foreign Language Teacher, 🏮 Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Specialist
Literature
- KU Leuven Leuven · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - Ghent University Ghent · €1.2k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA pay the EEA rate (€1,181) on Dutch programmes; Dutch B2; medicine, dentistry, vet need the toelatingsexamen - Université libre de Bruxelles Brussels · €5.4k/yr
Certificate equivalence by 15 July; French; €1,194 + €4,175 non-EU supplement; medicine has an entrance exam
Careers: 🔤 Russian as a Foreign Language Teacher, 📚 English, Literature or History Teacher, 📖 Narrative Designer, 📝 Screenwriter
History & Archaeology
- KU Leuven Leuven · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - Ghent University Ghent · €1.2k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA pay the EEA rate (€1,181) on Dutch programmes; Dutch B2; medicine, dentistry, vet need the toelatingsexamen - UCLouvain Louvain-la-Neuve · €5.4k/yr
Certificate equivalence (Service des équivalences, by 15 July); French; engineering has an entrance exam, medicine a competitive exam *
Careers: 🎖️ Army Officer, 🪑 Furniture Restorer / Conservator, 🏛️ Conservation Architect, 📚 English, Literature or History Teacher
Philosophy & Theology
- KU Leuven Leuven · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - UCLouvain Louvain-la-Neuve · €5.4k/yr
Certificate equivalence (Service des équivalences, by 15 July); French; engineering has an entrance exam, medicine a competitive exam * - Ghent University Ghent · €1.2k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA pay the EEA rate (€1,181) on Dutch programmes; Dutch B2; medicine, dentistry, vet need the toelatingsexamen
Careers: 🤔 Philosopher, 🕍 Religious Studies Scholar
Sociology & Social Work
- KU Leuven Leuven · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - Ghent University Ghent · €1.2k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA pay the EEA rate (€1,181) on Dutch programmes; Dutch B2; medicine, dentistry, vet need the toelatingsexamen - UCLouvain Louvain-la-Neuve · €5.4k/yr
Certificate equivalence (Service des équivalences, by 15 July); French; engineering has an entrance exam, medicine a competitive exam *
Careers: 🌷 Palliative Care Worker (Hospice), 🔗 Addiction counsellor, 🕵️ Police Detective, 👨👩👧 Couples and family therapist
Politics & IR
- Ghent University Ghent · €1.2k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA pay the EEA rate (€1,181) on Dutch programmes; Dutch B2; medicine, dentistry, vet need the toelatingsexamen - KU Leuven Leuven · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - Université libre de Bruxelles Brussels · €5.4k/yr
Certificate equivalence by 15 July; French; €1,194 + €4,175 non-EU supplement; medicine has an entrance exam
Careers: 🎖️ Army Officer, 🤝 Public Affairs / Government Relations Specialist, 🖥️ Government Digital Transformation Specialist, 🕵️ OSINT Analyst (Open-Source Intelligence)
Law
- KU Leuven Leuven · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - Ghent University Ghent · €1.2k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA pay the EEA rate (€1,181) on Dutch programmes; Dutch B2; medicine, dentistry, vet need the toelatingsexamen - UCLouvain Louvain-la-Neuve · €5.4k/yr
Certificate equivalence (Service des équivalences, by 15 July); French; engineering has an entrance exam, medicine a competitive exam *
Careers: 🤖 Legal Technologist / Legal Engineer, 🤝 Public Affairs / Government Relations Specialist, 🔍 Digital Forensics Investigator, 🛂 Border Guard / Border Force Officer
Economics
- KU Leuven Leuven · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - UCLouvain Louvain-la-Neuve · €5.4k/yr
Certificate equivalence (Service des équivalences, by 15 July); French; engineering has an entrance exam, medicine a competitive exam * - Ghent University Ghent · €1.2k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA pay the EEA rate (€1,181) on Dutch programmes; Dutch B2; medicine, dentistry, vet need the toelatingsexamen
Careers: 👔 Chief Executive Officer (CEO), 🏛️ Banking Supervisor (Financial Regulator), 🏷️ Pricing Manager, 🦄 Venture Capital Analyst / Investor
Business & Management
- Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management (ULB) Brussels · €5.4k/yr
ULB: certificate equivalence; French (some courses in English); €1,194 + €4,175 for non-EU - KU Leuven Leuven · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - University of Antwerp Antwerp · €4.3k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA €1,000 + €55 per credit (€4,300 a year); Dutch B2, reachable via the Linguapolis year
Careers: 👔 Chief Executive Officer (CEO), 💰 Chief Financial Officer (CFO), 🎯 Product Manager, 🏥 Hospital Chief Executive / Healthcare Manager
Accounting & Finance
- KU Leuven Leuven · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management (ULB) Brussels · €5.4k/yr
ULB: certificate equivalence; French (some courses in English); €1,194 + €4,175 for non-EU - University of Antwerp Antwerp · €4.3k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA €1,000 + €55 per credit (€4,300 a year); Dutch B2, reachable via the Linguapolis year
Careers: 💰 Chief Financial Officer (CFO), 🧬 Fintech Engineer / Quant Developer, 🏛️ Banking Supervisor (Financial Regulator), 🛡️ Risk Manager
Education
- Artevelde University of Applied Sciences Ghent · €7.8k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; Dutch B2; from 2026/27 the higher non-EEA rate €1,940 + €97 per credit (€7,760) - UC Leuven-Limburg Leuven
Dutch-taught professional bachelor (B2); Russian certificate recognised; higher non-EEA rate from 2026/27 * - Haute École Léonard de Vinci Brussels · €5.4k/yr
Certificate equivalence; French, B2 compulsory for teacher training (DELF/DALF/TCF) *
Careers: 🤝 Special Education Teacher (SEN), 🛠️ Further Education (FE) Lecturer / Vocational Instructor, 🔨 Design & Technology Teacher, 📐 Maths, Physics or Computing Teacher
Sport Science
- KU Leuven Leuven · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - Ghent University Ghent · €1.2k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA pay the EEA rate (€1,181) on Dutch programmes; Dutch B2; medicine, dentistry, vet need the toelatingsexamen - Vrije Universiteit Brussel Brussels · €5.3k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2; non-EEA e.g. €2,200 + €52 per credit (€5,320); ≥ 54 credits for a permit
Careers: 🦿 Physiotherapist / physical therapist, 🏅 Sports medicine doctor, 🏄 Adventure Sports Instructor, 🏔️ Mountain Guide / Trekking Leader
Hospitality & Tourism
- AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts Antwerp Antwerp
Dutch-taught professional bachelor in Hotel Management (B2); Russian certificate recognised * - Erasmus Brussels University of Applied Sciences and Arts Brussels
Dutch-taught Hotel Management bachelor (B2); Russian certificate recognised *
Careers: 🏄 Adventure Sports Instructor, 🏔️ Mountain Guide / Trekking Leader, 🏡 Farm Stay Host (Agritourism), 👨🍳 Head Chef
Geography & Planning
- KU Leuven Leuven · €1.2k–9.5k/yr
Russian certificate is on the equivalence list; Dutch B2, or IELTS for English programmes (€3,093–9,494); medicine and dentistry need the toelatingsexamen - Ghent University Ghent · €1.2k/yr
Russian certificate recognised; non-EEA pay the EEA rate (€1,181) on Dutch programmes; Dutch B2; medicine, dentistry, vet need the toelatingsexamen - Université libre de Bruxelles Brussels · €5.4k/yr
Certificate equivalence by 15 July; French; €1,194 + €4,175 non-EU supplement; medicine has an entrance exam
Careers: 🏙️ Urban Planner, 🌍 Satellite Imagery Analyst (Remote Sensing), ⛏️ Mine Surveyor, 🏙️ City Manager / Local Government Manager
Aviation & Maritime
- Antwerp Maritime Academy Antwerp
Maritime academy: Dutch (some English) + seafarer medical *
Careers: 🔧 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, ⚓ Naval Officer / Submariner, 🛫 Airline Pilot, 🚢 Ship's Captain / Deck Officer
Sources: studyinbelgium.be, studyinbelgium.be, studyinbelgium.be, vub.be, vlaanderen.be, uantwerpen.be
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