Higher education in Belgium
Thinking of Studying in Belgium? Let Us Help You Shape Your Future
Belgium is a popular destination for international students—and for good reason. With a wide range of high-quality, English-taught programs across its regions, Belgium combines strong academics with multicultural experience and central access to the rest of Europe.
Whether you're interested in business, engineering, technology, creative arts, aviation, or hospitality, you’ll find programs tailored to your interests and career goals.
But before you begin exploring what to study, it’s helpful to understand how Belgium’s regional structure affects your options.
A Country of Regions
Belgium is divided into three main regions, each with its own language and education system:
Flemish Region (Flanders) – Dutch-speaking
Walloon Region (Wallonia) – French-speaking
Brussels-Capital Region – Bilingual (Dutch and French)
Each region independently manages public services, including education. This means that where you study in Belgium will influence not only the language of instruction (unless you're in an English-taught program), but also the type of institutions and learning environment you’ll experience.
Study in West Flanders
In the Flemish Region, and particularly in West Flanders, students benefit from a strong emphasis on applied sciences, hands-on learning, and career readiness. This region is home to several institutions known for their innovation, international collaboration, and practical training.
Why Study in Belgium?
- Internationally recognized degrees
- English-taught programs across disciplines
- Multicultural, centrally located country with easy access to France, the Netherlands, Germany, and beyond
- Supportive services for international students
What can you study in West Flanders?
International tudents in West Flanders can choose from a wide variety of English-taught programs in fields such as:
Brugge:
- Cybersecurity
- Hospitality management
- Culinary arts
- Bioinformatics
Kortrijk:
- Creative Technologies
- Artificial Intelligence
- Industrial Product Design
- Business Management
- Digital Arts & Entertainment
Oostende:
- Aeronautical Engineering and Aviation
- Aircraft systems
Gent:
- Social science
- Communication management
- Graphic and digital media
Brussels:
- Economics
- Linguistics and literature
- Business engineering
- Administration
These programs are offered in cities like Bruges, Kortrijk, and Ostend, in Universities of Howest, KU Leuven (Vives) etc, which provide an accessible, welcoming environment for international students.
Need Help Getting Started?
At International House of West Flanders, we’re here to guide you through every step of your study journey in Belgium.
Check out our website for:
- Useful articles on living in Belgium
- Information about upcoming events and info sessions
- Personalized support for applications, visas, housing, and more
Let’s shape your future together—starting in West Flanders.
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