English-taught degrees in Belgium
You don't need Belgium's local language to study there. The official programme catalogue lists 400 English-taught programmes across 10 universities — 223 master, 66 specialisation, 58 bachelor.
400English-taught programmes
10Universities
€950Typical EU tuition/yr
€992Living costs/mo
Universities with English-taught programmes
| University | City | English-taught | All programmes | Research rank (EU) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Université Catholique de Louvain | Louvain-la-Neuve | 106 | 480 | #66 |
| KU Leuven | Leuven | 81 | 289 | #23 |
| University of Liege | Liège | 53 | 312 | #175 |
| Ghent University | Ghent | 50 | 146 | #27 |
| Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) | Brussels | 32 | 71 | #124 |
| Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) | Brussels | 28 | 204 | #61 |
| University of Antwerp | Antwerp | 13 | 73 | #28 |
| University of Namur | Namur | 13 | 85 | #320 |
| University of Mons | Mons | 13 | 108 | #414 |
| Hasselt University | Hasselt | 11 | 32 | #321 |
Popular subjects in English
- Management (44)
- Biomedical Sciences (26)
- Engineering (22)
- Law (20)
- Computer Science (15)
- Economics (14)
- Political Science (13)
- Media and Communication (10)
- Biology (9)
- Data Science (8)
- Sociology (7)
- Philosophy (7)
Frequently asked questions
- Can I study in Belgium in English?
- Yes. The official catalogue lists 400 English-taught programmes at 10 universities in Belgium — mostly 223 master, 66 specialisation.
- What does studying in Belgium cost?
- EU/EEA students typically pay around €950 per year at universities in our index. Individual programmes can differ. Non-EU tuition at universities in our index is usually €4,500 per year. Medicine and business programmes often cost more. Full breakdown: Cost of studying in Belgium.
Last updated 2026-08-13.