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What is student life like in Belgium for foreigners?

4 replies · 6 Nov 2026

last_call_be

Hi. Moving here next semester for a masters and was wondering what student life is like for foreigners? A bit worried about the social side of things and the cost 😅

thanks

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vibe_check_be_pro

Vibrant. It is much cheaper than other places since tuition is only €800–€4,000 for EU and €2,000–€18,000 for non-EU students. You can usually find work for 20 hours a week as a non-EU, and living costs stay around €800 to €1,200 per month.

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vibes_only_be

U gotta watch out for some racism sometimes... but most people here are actually super nice and welcoming if u try to talk to them!

wafflelover882

Getting a job in a cafe or a supermarket was pretty easy... it helped a lot with my budget... definitely worth it for the experience!

been_there_done_that

The workload is intense... the first year of a Bachelors is a massive learning curve... I saw so many people struggling with mental health because of the pressure!

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