Cost of a year
What will a year really cost?
From the country guide: tuition, living costs and the visa fee, plus the money you must show. The part you lose if the visa is refused is marked.
A year in Belgium
| In EUR as published | In EUR | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition, one year | EUR 2,297 to 7,079 | EUR 2,300 to 7,080 Public university, international student |
| Living costs, twelve months | EUR 14,400 to 21,600 | EUR 14,400 to 21,600 |
| Visa or permit feeNot refunded if the visa is refused | EUR 431 | EUR 431 |
| First year, all in | EUR 17,130 to 29,110 | |
| Money you must show for the visa | EUR 12,744 | EUR 12,740 Held in your account before you apply; most of it then pays your living costs |
Worth knowing. The proof of funds rose to EUR 1,062 a month for 2026-2027 and is re-indexed every February, so older EUR 835 figures will be refused.
The full Belgium guide, with every source →
Leaves out flights, deposits and insurance unless the guide includes them. Currency: Rates by Exchange Rate API, 25 September 2026.