Typical calendar
Here is a typical calendar, based on 2026-2027. Dates change every year and between institutions: always check your university's official calendar.
Key figures
31 March
deadline for non-EU applications at ULiège (2026-2027)
15 July
equivalence deadline
Mid-September
start of the academic year
1Autumn–winter (year before)
- Choose your programme and check the entry requirements.
- 15 November: equivalence applications open (if you aim for a bachelor's).
- Prepare your documents: diplomas, transcripts, translations, motivation letter.
2February–March
- ULiège 2026-2027: non-EU admission form open from 18 February to 31 March.
- Other universities have their own dates: don't miss them.
3April–July
- Admission applications are processed (ULiège answered by the end of June in 2026).
- 15 July: equivalence deadline.
- Visa preparation: financial proof, Campus Belgique step depending on your country.
4August–October
- Travel, housing and registration at the municipality as soon as you arrive.
- Mid-September: start of term.
- Then, every year: progress check to renew your residence permit.