Prabin Oli
SurkhettoGhent
Master of Science in Civil Engineering, September 2025 intake
His police clearance nearly made him miss September. We started it the week he was admitted, not the week of the visa.
- Engineering
- Timing
- After bachelor's
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Study in Belgium from Nepal
Studying in Belgium from Nepal costs about Rs 31 lakh to Rs 45 lakh for the first year, with lower tuition than most of Western Europe. You choose between Flemish (more English-taught) and French-speaking universities, show €1,062 a month for living costs, and apply for a type D visa. Last year 29 of our 31 Belgium files were approved.
- Free first counselling with a Belgium counsellor
- Our Rs 20,000 fee and every government fee in writing
- Licensed education consultancy in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu
At a glance
Study in Belgium
KTMKathmandutoBRUBrussels
- First-year cost
- Rs 31 to 45 lakh
- Living funds
- €1,062 a month
- Work in term
- 20 hrs a week
- Stay after study
- 12-month search year
- Main intake
- September
At Rs 171.38 per EUR, Nepal Rastra Bank, 18 Oct 2026.
- students we have placed in Belgium since 2014
- 241
- of our Belgium visa files approved in FY 2025/26: 29 of 31
- 93.5%
- universities and colleges in Belgium we work with directly
- 12
Our own figures for FY 2025/26 (Shrawan 2082 to Asar 2083). Every number is from our files, not an estimate.
Our proof
Students who went to Belgium with us
Different marks, gaps and budgets. Each one starts the same way: a free call and an honest read of the file.
Reshma Khatri
NepalgunjtoAntwerp
Master of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, September 2025 intake
She was choosing between Belgium and the Netherlands on a fixed budget. Belgium came out about Rs 9 lakh cheaper for the year.
- Cost comparison
- Science
- After bachelor's
Sonam Lama
DolakhatoLeuven
Master of Tourism, September 2025 intake
Eight years guiding treks, a BBS with 54%. His experience got him a place his marks alone wouldn't have.
- Work experience
- Average marks
- Tourism
The essentials
Belgium: cost, entry and work rules
Belgium is a quieter choice with good public universities and tuition well below the UK's or the Netherlands'. The first decision is which half of Belgium: Flemish universities (Leuven, Ghent, Antwerp) teach many master's in English; French-speaking ones (Brussels, Louvain-la-Neuve, Liège) teach mostly in French.
Belgium also asks for a medical certificate and a police clearance with the visa, so start those early.
| Tuition | Flemish universities: about €6,000 to €12,000 a year for non-EU master's. French-speaking: up to about €4,175 a year for most non-EU students (about Rs 7.2 lakh to Rs 20.6 lakh). |
|---|---|
| Living funds | €1,062 net a month for 2026–27 (about €12,744 a year), shown through a blocked account, a bank guarantee or a sponsor. Study in Flanders |
| First-year cost | About Rs 31 lakh to Rs 45 lakh: tuition, living funds, visa and administrative fees, and your flight. |
| Entry after +2 | Limited: English-taught bachelor's are few, and a Nepali +2 may need extra steps. Most Nepali students come for a master's. |
| Entry after a bachelor's | A related bachelor's with good marks; some master's need a preparatory year first. |
| English score | IELTS 6.5 for most English-taught master's (some 7.0). |
| Deadlines | Often 1 March to 1 April for non-EU applicants for September; some earlier. |
| Work while studying | 20 hours a week in term, more in holidays. |
| Stay after study | A search year of 12 months to look for work or start a business. |
Living in Belgium
Money, work and daily life in Belgium
Cost of living, city by city
| City | Rent (student room) | Food | Transport and phone | Total a month | In rupees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels | €550 to 750 | €280 to 330 | €60 to 90 | €1,000 to 1,300 | Rs 1.71 to 2.23 lakh |
| Leuven | €500 to 700 | €270 to 320 | €40 to 70 | €950 to 1,200 | Rs 1.63 to 2.06 lakh |
| Ghent and Antwerp | €450 to 650 | €260 to 310 | €50 to 80 | €900 to 1,150 | Rs 1.54 to 1.97 lakh |
Part-time jobs
You can work 20 hours a week in term and more in official holidays. Student jobs in Belgium are common in retail, hospitality, warehouses and events, and Dutch or French helps a lot. Pay is usually above €12 an hour.
Plan to live on your funds; part-time work adds to them. Brussels has the most English-speaking jobs.
Jobs after study
The search year gives you 12 months to find work. Brussels has international organisations and companies that hire in English; elsewhere, Dutch or French matters. Engineering, IT, logistics and life sciences are the strongest fields.
Culture and daily life
Belgium is small, well connected by train, and multilingual. The Nepali community is small, mostly in Brussels and Antwerp. Weather is mild and grey. Student towns like Leuven and Ghent are lively and affordable compared with Amsterdam or Paris.
Planning Belgium? Choose the right university system first
Book your free counselling. We'll understand your goals, then explain every step and every fee, clearly. Not helpful? Walk away anytime, no pressure.
Our Belgium counsellor will call you within 2 hours.
- An honest read of your marks, study gap, English and budget
- Your type D visa file, medical and police papers checked twice
- Every fee written down before you pay anything
Prefer to talk now? Call +977 1-5900000 or message us on WhatsApp.
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The process
Every step to Belgium, with every fee
Plan for 7 to 9 months from first call to flight. The visa needs a medical certificate and police clearance, and those take longer than students expect.
September to November
Free counselling and profile check
- You
- Share your transcripts, passport, English score and budget.
- We
- Help you choose between Flemish and French-speaking universities, and check entry rules for your degree.
- Money
- Free.
November to December
Your shortlist, in writing
- You
- Choose.
- We
- Send 2 to 4 master's with tuition, deadlines and the language of teaching.
November to February
English test
- You
- Sit IELTS (usually 6.5).
- Money
- IELTS Rs 36,000 to the test centre.
January to March
Applications
- You
- Sign our contract and write your motivation letter with us.
- We
- Apply through each university's portal and check every document.
- Money
- Our fee: Rs 20,000 per application file, by bank. Some universities charge an application fee.
April to May
Admission, funds and documents
- You
- Accept your place, get your NOC, set up the funds (blocked account or bank guarantee), and start the medical certificate and police clearance.
- We
- Check every document against the embassy's list.
- Money
- NOC Rs 2,000. Living funds about €12,744 (your money).
May to June
Visa application (type D)
- You
- Pay the Immigration Office fee, then apply at the visa application centre.
- We
- Build the file, have a second officer check it, and book your appointment.
- Money
- Visa fee €250 and Immigration Office fee about €251.
June to August
Decision
- We
- Track the application and explain the decision.
- Money
- If refused, Rs 10,000 of our fee comes back, unless information was hidden from us.
2 weeks before you fly
Pre-departure
- We
- Brief you on registering with the commune, the 20-hour rule and housing.
- Money
- Flight about Rs 1 lakh to 1.5 lakh one way.
First week in Belgium
You land, and we check in
- You
- Register at your local commune within 8 days, enrol, open a bank account.
- We
- Call you within 7 days of landing.
Every fee, in order
Our fee sits in the same table as every government and university fee, so nothing turns up later.
| Fee | Amount | Paid to | When | Refundable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First counsellingOur fee | Free | Prasthan Education | Before you apply | Not applicable |
| IELTS | Rs 36,000 | IDP or British Council | Before applying | No |
| Application file (our fee)Our fee | Rs 20,000 per file | Prasthan Education, by bank | When you sign the contract | Rs 10,000 back if the visa is refused, unless information was hidden from us |
| No Objection Certificate (NOC) | Rs 2,000 | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Before transferring money | No |
| Tuition | About €4,175 to €12,000 a year | University | As the university asks | Per the university's policy |
| Living funds | About €12,744 for the year | Blocked account or bank guarantee | Before the visa | Yes, it's your money |
| Medical certificate and police clearance | Set by the approved doctor and Nepal Police | Doctor, Nepal Police | Before the visa | No |
| Immigration Office fee | About €251 (public institution) | Belgian Immigration Office | Before the visa application | No |
| Type D visa | €250 (from 1 July 2026) | Belgian embassy | At the application | No |
| Flight | About Rs 1 lakh to 1.5 lakh one way | Airline | After the visa | Depends on the ticket |
Documents checklist
What to collect, stage by stage. We check every page before it goes anywhere.
For your applications4
- Passport
- Bachelor's transcripts, diploma and course descriptions
- IELTS or TOEFL result
- Motivation letter and CV
For your money2
- Blocked account confirmation or bank guarantee for about €12,744
- Or a sponsor's formal commitment with their income proof
For the type D visa5
- Admission letter
- Medical certificate from an approved doctor
- Police clearance certificate from Nepal Police
- Immigration Office fee receipt
- No Objection Certificate (NOC)
Plan each step in detail
Each step above has its own guide, written by a counsellor and checked against the official source.
Money
How much it costs to study in Belgium from Nepal
Belgium from Nepal costs about Rs 31 to 45 lakh for year 1: Flemish or French tuition, the €1,062 a month funds rule, visa fees and rent in Leuven and Ghent.
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What happens after
After you land in Belgium
Your first week
Register at your local commune within 8 days, get your residence card (A card), enrol and open a bank account. Your counsellor calls you within 7 days of landing.
Work and study, honestly
Belgian exams are often oral as well as written, and many students resit in August. Keep term work to 20 hours or less, and learn some Dutch or French: it's the difference in the job market.
After graduation
The search year gives you 12 months to look for work. Once you have a qualifying job, you move to a single permit for work. Brussels has the most English-language jobs.
Our support after you land
The same counsellor stays with you until you graduate: residence card renewals, resits, housing problems or the search year application.
Be honest with yourself
Is Belgium right for you?
Good fit
Belgium is a good fit if
- You want a good public university with lower tuition than the UK or the Netherlands.
- Your field is engineering, IT, life sciences, economics or tourism.
- You're open to learning Dutch or French.
An honest note
Belgium is not the right choice if
- You want an English-taught bachelor's straight after +2. Options are few.
- You need a big Nepali community around you.
- You're applying to a French-speaking university without French.
Don't bet your future on one country. Canada was the top choice for Nepali students until the caps came, and Nepali study permits fell 40.6% in a single year. Belgium is a smaller, steadier option worth comparing.
Questions about studying in Belgium
How much does it cost to study in Belgium from Nepal?
About Rs 31 lakh to Rs 45 lakh for the first year: tuition of about €4,175 to €12,000, living funds of about €12,744, visa and administrative fees and your flight, at Rs 171.38 per EUR (18 October 2026).
How much bank balance is needed for a Belgium student visa?
€1,062 net a month for 2026–27, about €12,744 for a year, shown through a blocked account, a bank guarantee or a sponsor's commitment. See Study in Flanders.
Is Belgium cheaper than the Netherlands for Nepali students?
Usually, yes. Belgian public university tuition for non-EU students is lower, and rent in Leuven or Ghent is lower than in Amsterdam. Compare both on our destinations page.
Can I study in Belgium in English?
Yes, mostly at Flemish universities, which teach many master's in English. French-speaking universities teach mostly in French.
Can I work in Belgium while studying?
Yes: 20 hours a week in term, more in official holidays.
Can I stay in Belgium after graduation?
Yes: a search year of 12 months to look for work or start a business.
Still unsure?
Get an honest read of your Belgium plan, free
Book your free counselling. We'll understand your goals, then explain every step and every fee, clearly. Not helpful? Walk away anytime, no pressure.
Our Belgium counsellor will call you within 2 hours.
- An honest read of your marks, study gap, English and budget
- Your type D visa file, medical and police papers checked twice
- Every fee written down before you pay anything
Prefer to talk now? Call +977 1-5900000 or message us on WhatsApp.
Booked
An expert will call you on within 2 hours. Keep your phone close.
Can't wait? Message us on WhatsApp