Katholieke Universiteit Leuven is situated in Leuven, the heart of Western Europe. This University has been a centre of learning for almost six centuries. Founded in 1425 by Pope Martin V, K.U.Leuven is being the oldest existent Catholic university in the world and the oldest university in the Low Countries. With more than 35000 students , the K.U. Leuven is also the largest university in the Low Countries.

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven has a large number of faculties, departments and schools. They are generally divided into those belonging to Humanities and Social Sciences, Science, Engineering and Technology, Biomedical Sciences, as well as the Intergroup/Interuniversity Institutes comprising the European Centre for Ethics, Higher Institute of Labour Studies (HIVA), Interfaculty Centre for Agrarian History, University Statistics Centre (UCS), University of Leuven Energy Institute, Interface – Centre K.U.Leuven – Caritas Catholica (LUCAS).

How to apply

In order to enroll at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven student have to fulfill specific diploma and language requirements. Detailed description can be found in the admissions section of the official website. The official language of instruction at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven is Dutch. However, English taught courses are also available.
K.U.Leuven only accepts exchange students in the framework of the official EU exchange programmes or as part of one of the many formally signed exchange agreements between K.U.Leuven and partner institutions abroad. Students should first check whether their home university has an exchange agreement with K.U.Leuven in the field of study they are interested in applying for.

There are two deadlines per academic year:  15 March and 15 October.
For the agreements with European partners, there is an extra deadline on 15 January.
All applications should be sent to the International Office of the candidate’s home university.

Exchange students and scholarships

Some students from abroad are granted the status of “exchange student”. Most of them take part in one of the European Commission’s educational programmes, such as Lifelong Learning Programme/ Erasmus . Others are visiting Leuven in the framework of an exchange agreement at faculty level between their home university and K.U.Leuven. You can find a list of the partner institutions of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven here.

Central Address:
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Oude Markt 13
Bus 5005 3000 Leuven / Belgium

Official website

Ghent University or Universiteit Gent (UGent), is one of the biggest Dutch-speaking universities. It is a socially committed and pluralistic university in a broad international perspective. Ghent University comprises in total 11 faculties.  These are: Faculty of Arts and Philosophy, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Faculty of Political and Social Sciences.

How to apply

Application procedure for international degree students and exchange students is different. International degree students have to meet specific diploma and language requirements. An overview of these is given in the admissions section at the official website of Ghent University. Also, international degree students can contact the International Admissions Desk.
Exchange students should know that the exchange period at UGent lasts minimum 1 month and maximum 12 months. Moreover, the exchange student does not get a diploma from UGent. However, all academic results will be sent to his/her university abroad.

Exchange students can obtain further information here.

Central Address:
Ghent University
Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 25
B – 9000 Ghent/Belgium

Official website

The Vrije Universiteit Brussels has 28 bachelor programmes, 60 masters and 35 postgraduate masters programmes, as well as a teaching diploma. It is divided into the following faculties: Faculty of Law and Criminology, Faculty of Economic, Social, and Political Sciences and the Solvay Business School, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Arts and Philosophy, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy.
These faculties have a wide autonomy over how they structure their educational programmes and research efforts.

How to apply

The application procedure for students who want to enroll at Vrije Universiteit Brussel comprises several phases. In general, students have to submit the application form along with all the relevant documents and a Dutch language proficiency certificate. For more detailed admission requirements have a look at the official website of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel.
Erasmus students can contact the Welcome Office.  

Exchange students and scholarships

Scholarships for studying at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel are available. These are the scholarships granted by the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, scholarships for International Course Programmes (ICP), scholarships for International Training Programmes (ITP), Erasmus Mundus Master Scholarships, etc. A complete list of all the available scholarships and details on how to apply can be found here.
The International Relations and Mobility Office supports international students; it provides information regarding:
•    international student services at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel
•    study abroad opportunities for Belgian students
•    international internships abroad
•    international initiatives by students in Brussels
•    development cooperation
•    bilateral agreements between universities
•    international programmes such as Erasmus Mundus, Lifelong Learning Programme or LLP, Tempus Tacis, Jean Monnet, Asia Link, etc.

However, the International Relations and Mobility Office does not give information about Master Programmes as such. If students want to know more about VUB’s English-language master programmes they can contact the information desk at info@vub.ac.be.

Central Address:
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Pleinlaan 2
B-1050 Brussel
Belgium

Official website

Erasmushogeschool Brussel or Erasmus University College Brussels has six departments with about 20 different programmes where more than 4500 students study. The language of instruction is Dutch. Some departments offer English courses, such as de Conservatory or Business Management. Erasmus University College Brussels comprises professional and academic education in 8 disciplines, namely Architecture, Audiovisual and Plastic Arts, Health Care, Business Management, Industrial Sciences and Technologies, Music and Performing Arts, Education, Social Work and Applied Linguistics.

It boasts a student-oriented approach through intense tutoring. All departments are involved in the restructuring processes of educational innovation. ICT-based teaching and learning, modularisation and problem-based teaching are some of these on-going processes. Erasmus University College Brussels uses the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), which facilitates both curriculum comparison and student exchanges.

How to apply

Students who want to attend a degree programme at the Erasmus University College Brussels must have an adequate knowledge of Dutch which is the language of instruction (level 5 Dutch as a Foreign Language). The only exception to this requirement is the programme of the Royal Conservatoire of Music that welcomes students from all over the world each year.
To enroll as a regular student in one of the bachelor’s degree programmes, you have to submit following documents:
•    a certified translation into English, French or Dutch of your diploma of secondary education
•    a certified copy of that diploma
•    an official document from the ministry of education or from a legal educational body certifying that your diploma of secondary education entitles you access to university in your own country or gives you the opportunity to participate in the entry examinations for universities

If you have already studied at a university, we need a certified copy of your diploma or certificate and a certified translation into English, French or Dutch of that diploma or certificate
If you want to enroll at the Royal Conservatoire of Music  or at the RITS, you will have to pass an artistic entrance examination. Applications should be sent to jean.pierre.roose@ehb.be.

Erasmus exchange students should use the standard Application Form and Learning Agreement for enrollment. It can be downloaded on the official website.
The documents are to be sent by ordinary mail or e-mail to:
VUB
IRMO – EhB/BI
Johan De Sterke
Pleinlaan 2
B-1050 Brussels
johan.de.sterke@ehb.be

For more information students can contact the International Office.

Exchange students and scholarships

The Erasmus University College Brussels  has signed bilateral agreements for Erasmus student exchanges with many European and non-European partners. You can check out the list of partner institutions here.
The Erasmus University College Brussels is part of the Lifelong Learning Programmes of the European Union and the Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Window. Also, it is a member of many international networks:
•    University Network: Compostela Group of Universities, CGU
•    International Education: European Association for International Education, EAIE
•    Audiovisual Arts: International Association of Film and Television Schools, CILECT
•    Scenographers, Theater Architects and technicians
•    Landscape Architecture: Le:Notre
•    European Council of Landscape Architecture Schools, ECLAS
•    Tourism: ATLAS
•    Music: Association européenne des Conservatoires, AEC
•    Languages: European Language Council, ELC
•    Communication: EUPRERA
•    Journalism: European Journalism Training Association, EJTA
•    Business Management: Space European Network For Business Studies and Languages, SPACE
•    Social Work: International Association of Schools of Social Work – http://www.iassw-aiets.org/
•    Health and Social Welfare: European Thematic Network on Health and Social Welfare Policy, TN PHOENIX
•    Health Care: Dietitians Improving the Education and Training Standards for dietitians across Europe, DIETS
•    Nursing: Consortium of Institutes of Higher Education in Health and Rehabilitation In Europe, COHEHRE
•    Teacher Training: Association for Teacher Education in Europe, ATEE

Central Address:
Erasmushogeschool Brussel
Valéry De Smet
Erasmushogeschool Brussel – dienst Communicatie
Nijverheidskaai 170
1070 Brussel / Belgium

Official website

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Universiteit Antwerpen or the University of Antwerp is one of the biggest Belgium universities, the third largest university in Flanders with around 11 000 students. It comprise 7 faculties: Applied Economics , Arts and Philosophy , Law, Medicine , Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences , Political and Social Sciences and Sciences. The Institute of Development Policy and Management (IOB), the University of Antwerp Management School (UAMS) and the Institute of Transport and Maritime Management Antwerp (ITMMA) have an autonomous status, on a range of a faculties. Doctoral programmes are available  in most faculties.
The Universiteit Antwerpen is an open, student-oriented, democratic and pluralistic university. It aims for high quality and stimulates innovation in education, research and service.

How to apply

International students wanting to study at the University of Antwerp should meet specific diploma and language requirements listed in the Admissions and Registration section of the University of Antwerp website. Provided they have further inquiries, they should send them to internationalstudents@ua.ac.be.

It is important to note that most bachelor and master programmes are taught in Dutch only. Exchange students should check carefully the language of instruction when making a course selection. All master programmes are taught in Dutch unless indicated otherwise.

International students, selected by their home university to study at the University of Antwerp as part of an exchange programme, should be announced by their home university to the UA International Relations Office for admission. More information on the application procedure will be sent directly to the announced students by e-mail or can be downloaded from the website of the University of Antwerp.

Student exchanges and scholarships

University of Antwerp participates in a number of European educational programmes. Namely, Erasmus, Grundtvig, Comenius, Leonardo da Vinci, Erasmus Mundus, Jean Monnet, EU – USA, Tempus: Tacis, Meda, Cards, Alfa, and Asia link.
The University of Antwerp has many active bilateral agreements with foreign partner institutions worldwide (universities, colleges, research institutions, …). List of the university’s partner institutions.

Central Address:
University of Antwerp
Gratiekapelstraat  10
BE-2000 Antwerpen
Belgium

Official website