Studying in Belgium can represent a significant cost, especially for an international student. Fortunately, several mechanisms exist to reduce tuition fees, finance your housing, or alleviate your daily life. Here is a complete guide to grants and grants available to international students.
The Wallonia-Brussels Federation (FWB) offers excellence scholarships for international students in Master and phd, based on academic criteria (variable annual amount of 5,000 to 10,000€). ARES, the university cooperation agency, finances targeted courses through bilateral agreements: up to 18 months scholarship for a master's degree, including stipend and social security coverage. For fundamental research, the FRS-FNRS offers competitive doctoral and postdoctoral funding, up to €25,000 per year.
Erasmus+ and Erasmus Mundus offer essential scholarships for Studying in Belgium or elsewhere in Europe. For Erasmus+, you must be enrolled in a partner institution and go to minimum 3 months and maximum 12 months per cycle of studies. The monthly amount varies according to the host country: count approximately 500 to 700€.
Erasmus Mundus, more selective, finances joint master's degrees between several European universities. To qualify, you need an excellent academic record and often a first international experience. The scholarship covers tuition fees, a stipend of €1,000 to €1,600 per month and a return air ticket.
How do I apply? Gather your transcript, a cover letter describing your project and two letters of recommendation. Apply via the Erasmus+ portal before the deadline (usually in January). Then, your home university validates your application and then the Erasmus agency in your country confirms the award.
Have you thought of all the aids to lighten your Belgian budget? First of all, the _CPAS_ (Public Center for Social Action) can grant you a social integration income under certain conditions, ideal if your resources are limited. On the transport side, take advantage of student subscriptions: up to - 40% on a TEC pass or De Lijn, and the map Go-Pass 10 Allows you 10 SNCB trips at a reduced rate. The young people of Children under 26 drive for free. Finally, university social service grants include interest-free loans (0% rate), food stamps or one-off financial aid, as well as reduced rates in university restaurants..
For accommodation, contact the _CPAS_ of your municipality: rent premium or joint deposit guarantee you a reduction in the security deposit.
Do you dream of a scholarship in Belgium but you don't know where to start? Follow this 4-step plan to build a solid case:
Gather your documents: diploma, transcripts, cover letter and academic references. Check the formats and scan each document in high resolution.
Belgium offers several funding opportunities for international students, but you have to start early because the deadlines are strict and the competition is high. Combine institutional aid, university grants and possibly a student job to make your stay more serene.
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