Scholarships in Belgium for international students

5 scholarships you can use to study in Belgium are listed on Pathyras — Belgium's own government, university and foundation funding plus international awards that cover it. Check eligibility, deadlines and the official application page in the scholarship tool.

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By study level

Master's · 5 PhD / research · 1

Belgium scholarships

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
European Commission (Erasmus+) · Master's
EUR 1,400/month for up to 24 months (max ~EUR 33,600)
Master Mind Scholarships (Flanders)
Flemish Ministry of Education and Training · Master's
EUR 10,225 grant plus tuition fee waiver per academic year
VLIR-UOS Scholarships
Flemish Interuniversity Council (VLIR-UOS) / Belgian Directorate-General for Development Cooperation · Master's
Full tuition, travel, insurance, and living costs

Multi-country scholarships you can use in Belgium

International and regional awards whose host universities include Belgium.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
European Commission · Master's
🌍 European Union award — usable in Belgium
All tuition and participation costs, insurance, plus EUR 1,400 per month for up to 24 months

Study-anywhere scholarships

Awards you can take to a university of your choice, including in Belgium.

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Aga Khan Foundation · Master's / PhD
🌍 Study anywhere except United Kingdom, Russia
Postgraduate costs awarded as 50% grant / 50% loan; full degree duration for Master's, first two years for PhD

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Frequently asked questions

Are there scholarships for international students in Belgium?

Yes. 5 scholarships you can use to study in Belgium are listed on Pathyras: Belgium's own government, university and foundation funding (such as Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters, Master Mind Scholarships (Flanders) and VLIR-UOS Scholarships) plus international awards that cover it.

Which study levels do Belgium scholarships cover?

Listed scholarships by level: Master's 5, PhD / research 1. Eligibility differs per award, so check each one's official source.