There are many reasons to study in Belgium: world-renowned universities, excellent opportunities for international networking, famously multicultural and multilingual cities, a host of regional cuisines and specialties, beautiful countryside, overall high quality of life, and, of course, those fantastic Belgian waffles
Many Belgium universities have a strong international outlook and composition, as well as a strong position in the international rankings. A total of nine universities in Belgium are featured in the QS World University Rankings® 2022, with all but one ranked within the global top 500.
Higher education in Belgium is generally categorised into two groups, split along the lines of the country’s two main language communities: the Flemish (a variety of Dutch) community and the French community. Alongside Dutch and French, German is also an official language of the country, though spoken by a far smaller percentage of the population. German-speaking students typically attend a university in the French community, or travel to study in Germany. While French and Dutch are the standard languages of teaching, there are also many international programs taught in English.
Sitting right in the heart of Europe, Belgium is wonderfully multicultural and would be a fantastic choice for any international student. Known for its high quality of life, healthcare and education, the country ranks as one of the safest and most peaceful cities in the world.
There are many excellent higher education institutions throughout Belgium, offering high quality education at all levels. You will find 8 Belgian universities in the QS World University Ranking top 500, and 3 of these are in the top 200! The top ranked is KU Leuven, coming in at 70th place. Institutions in Belgium cater well for international students, and you would be in the perfect place to explore Europe throughout your studies
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