Are you planning to leave? Studying in Belgium and are you wondering where to stay? Explore the different options with us: Flat, university residences, or shared accommodation. We detail the costs, benefits, procedures and tips for choosing the right student accommodation for you.
The Kot is a Belgian term for a furnished room or a small studio rented to a student, often in a shared house.
Living in a flat means staying in a single room (12—18 m2) in a dedicated building, often around the campus. This turnkey offer seduces with its basic furniture, the private or shared bathroom, and access to a shared kitchen.
Notes on average costs:
• Brussels: €400 — €550 per month, charges included or in addition.
• Louvain-la-Neuve: €350 — €500, 10-month academic lease.
• Cork: €300 — €450, deposit equivalent to rent.
• Gand: €350 — €500, wifi sometimes included.
Advantages:
• Proximity: your courtyards and libraries are less than 10 minutes away on foot.
• Social life: residences animated by student circles and activities.
• Autonomy: managing your schedule and customisable environment.
Disadvantages:
• Reduced area: single room for sleeping, studying and cooking.
• Variable expenses: water, electricity, heating and connection can add up to the bill.
• Rigidity of the lease: notice often of three months and shared accommodation sometimes imposed.
The kit remains ideal for integrating quickly into Belgian university life, even if its comfort is basic. Depending on your budget and your need for privacy, also explore free roommates or university residences.
Some universities or colleges offer residential accommodation, which is primarily accessible to international students or scholarship recipients.
Living in university residence in Belgiummeans enjoying affordable housing and lively campus life. Academic cities are managed by universities or partner operators: you apply directly via your institution's online platform between January and April.
To create your file, you must provide:
Places are limited and allocated according to the age of the request, your status (scholarship or not) and sometimes your program of study. The sooner you apply, the more your chances increase.
As for prices, most residences charge between 350€ and 450€ per month in the Brussels Region (€4,200 to €5,400 per year) and €300 to €400 in Wallonia (€3,600 to €4,800 per year). In addition, there is a deposit equivalent to one to two months' rent (€100 to €200), returned at the end of the stay if nothing is damaged.
In summary, anticipate your application as soon as it opens, carefully prepare your file and choose the residence closest to your campus. Community life is waiting for you!
La Roommate is an ideal solution to reduce your rent and create relationships from the first weeks. To find a reliable offer, start by exploring:
Specialized platforms: Apshare, Immoweb, Zimmo...
Once you've spotted a few ads, get ready to meet your future roommates. Do not hesitate to organize a video call to assess personality and check that your lifestyles are compatible (schedules, cleaning habits, shopping budget, etc.). Also think about:
Read the lease carefully and ask for an encrypted inventory of fixtures.
Add a visit during the day to test the neighborhood (proximity to transport, shops) and check the quality of the internet network.
Finally, plan your installation: note the date when the keys will be handed over, plan the purchase of used furniture (Oxfam, Emmaus) and remember to take out home insurance before signing up.
Before signing, compare the rents including charges and find out about the agency fees (usually one month's rent).
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