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Study social sciences in Belgium

Universities and colleges in Belgium recorded as teaching social sciences, with the levels they teach and what a year of study costs.

Includes Politics, sociology, international relations, anthropology

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From official course data (government statistics and national course registers). In the official European data some fields are grouped (social sciences are counted together with journalism and information), so check the course list on the university’s website.

Subjects we can show you in Belgium

Business and management 38Computing and software 24Engineering 26Medicine and health 29Social sciences 17Education and teaching 35Natural sciences 19Economics and finance 1Art and design 1Music and performing arts 1Agriculture and environment 15
Any level FoundationBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateShort courses

17 institutions recorded as teaching this in Belgium.

Order: Universities first, then most programmes or graduates in this field A to Z

Institutions

Ghent University

University · Ghent
Bachelor's · Master's
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Hogeschool PXL

Polytechnic · Hasselt
Bachelor's
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Studying in Belgium at a glance

Tuition a year
EUR 2,300 to EUR 7,100
Living costs a month
EUR 1,200 to EUR 1,800
First year, all in, from
EUR 17,100
Money to show for the visa
EUR 12,700
Work during term
20 hours a week
Stay to work after
1 year

Official figures, checked 2026-09-24. Tuition for social sciences can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost to study social sciences in Belgium?

Tuition for international students runs from EUR 2,300 to EUR 7,100 a year, and living costs from EUR 1,200 a month. With the visa fee, a first year starts at about EUR 17,100. Fees for social sciences can be higher than the average; check the course page.

Can I work while I study in Belgium?

Yes, up to 20 hours a week during term on a student visa, and more in the holidays where the rules allow.

Can I stay and work in Belgium after I graduate?

Yes: Search year gives you 1 year.

Scholarships to study social sciences, by nationality

Government scholarships open to your passport, with deadlines and the official pages. Many accept any subject: check each scheme.

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