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How much it costs to study in Belgium from Nepal
Studying in Belgium from Nepal costs about Rs 31 lakh to Rs 45 lakh for the first year, which is well below the UK or the Netherlands. The biggest choice is which half of Belgium: French-speaking universities charge up to about €4,175 a year for most non-EU students, Flemish ones about €6,000 to €12,000 for English-taught master's. Either way you must show €1,062 a month for living costs for the visa.
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The Belgium cost at a glance
- Tuition
- Up to about €4,175 (French) or €6,000 to €12,000 (Flemish)
- Funds for the visa
- €1,062 a month, about €12,744 for the year
- Visa and admin fees
- €250 visa + about €251 Immigration Office fee
- Work in term
- 20 hours a week
- First year
- About Rs 31 to 45 lakh
As of October 2026. At Rs 171.38 per EUR (Nepal Rastra Bank sell rate, 18 October 2026).
First-year cost, French-speaking or Flemish
| Item | French-speaking university | Leuven (Flemish) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | About €4,175 | About €10,000 |
| Living costs, 12 months | €12,744 (the funds you show) | About €13,200 |
| Visa and Immigration Office fees | About €501 | About €501 |
| Flight, one way | Rs 1 to 1.5 lakh | Rs 1 to 1.5 lakh |
| First-year total | About Rs 31 lakh | About Rs 42 lakh |
Reshma, one of our students in Antwerp, chose Belgium over the Netherlands for a biotechnology master's because it came out about Rs 9 lakh cheaper for a similar course.
Why the language of your university sets your fee
- Flemish universities (Leuven, Ghent, Antwerp, Hasselt) teach many master's in English. Fees for non-EU students are about €6,000 to €12,000 a year.
- French-speaking universities (Brussels, Louvain-la-Neuve, Liège) teach mostly in French. Fees are capped at about €4,175 a year for most non-EU students, but you'll usually need French.
For most Nepali students with English but no French, the Flemish side is the realistic one. Sonam, one of our students in Leuven, went for a tourism master's on the strength of 8 seasons as a trekking guide.
The money you must show for the visa
For the type D student visa you show €1,062 a month for the 2026–27 year, about €12,744 for 12 months, through a blocked account or a bank guarantee. The money is yours; it's released to you after you arrive.
- Immigration Office fee: about €251 for a public institution, paid before the visa application
- Type D visa fee: €250 from 1 July 2026
- Medical certificate from an approved doctor and a police clearance from Nepal Police
Start the police clearance early. Prabin, one of our students in Ghent, applied for his weeks ahead so it didn't hold up the visa. The money leaves Nepal after your NOC.
Cost of living in Belgium by city
| City | Rent (student room) | Total a month | In rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels | €550 to 750 | €1,000 to 1,300 | Rs 1.71 to 2.23 lakh |
| Leuven | €500 to 700 | €950 to 1,200 | Rs 1.63 to 2.06 lakh |
| Ghent and Antwerp | €450 to 650 | €900 to 1,150 | Rs 1.54 to 1.97 lakh |
What part-time work covers in Belgium
You can work 20 hours a week in term and more in official holidays. Student jobs in retail, hospitality, warehouses and events usually pay above €12 an hour, and Dutch or French helps a lot. Brussels has the most English-speaking jobs.
Plan to live on your funds; part-time work adds to them. After graduation, Belgium gives you a 12-month search year to look for work or start a business.
Belgium against other countries
Belgium is one of the better-value choices in Western Europe for a master's in English: cheaper than the Netherlands, the UK or Norway, with good public universities and a 12-month search year. It has fewer English-taught bachelor's, so most Nepali students come for a master's.
Our cheapest countries guide compares all 10, and the Belgium page has the full process and every fee.
