Belgium hosts the EU institutions in Brussels — meaning your study abroad doubles as an internship pipeline to the European Commission, NATO, and Parliament. KU Leuven (the world’s most innovative university 6 years running) charges €930/year for EU students.
Universities Worth Knowing
- KU Leuven — #45 QS, oldest Catholic university in Europe
- Ghent University — #110 QS, strong in bioinformatics
- UCLouvain — #185 QS, French-speaking
- VUB Brussels — English-taught masters, EU career pipeline
Tuition (2026)
| Student Type | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|
| EU | €930-€2,400 |
| Non-EU | €3,000-€7,500 |
The EU Internship Pipeline
Brussels-based programs feed directly into the EU Blue Book traineeship (€1,400/month) and Schuman traineeship at the European Parliament (€1,300/month). 30% of trainees get hired.
About This Research
This guide was prepared by the Studies Multiverse editorial team — a network of former international students, scholarship recipients, and university admissions advisors. Our data sources include DAAD, NUFFIC, Campus France, official university websites, and Erasmus+ statistical reports, cross-checked against tuition records from 800+ universities globally. Last verified May 2026. See how we research.