Fees & budget
Tuition fees depend on your nationality, your situation and the institution. Always ask the institution for the exact amount in writing.
Key figures
€1,194
basic tuition fee 2026-2027 (full rate)
€4,175
non-EU surcharge at university colleges (2026-2027)
€200
deposit for a non-EU admission application at ULiège
1Tuition fee (2026-2027)
- Full rate: €1,194.
- Reduced rates depending on income: €835, €374 or €0 (grant holders).
2Non-EU students
- At university: if your country is not exempt, an extra contribution is added to the tuition fee. Its amount and the list of exempt countries are set each year: check the university's website.
- At university colleges and art schools: an extra contribution of €4,175 in 2026-2027, with exemptions (UN least developed countries, WBI grant holders, assimilated students…).
- ULiège: a €200 deposit is required to finalise the admission application. It is deducted from fees if you are admitted, but not refunded otherwise.
3Other costs to plan
- Equivalence (for a bachelor's): €150 or €400.
- Visa, insurance, flight, housing (deposit), equipment.
- Monthly budget: Belgium considers €1,062 per month the minimum to live on in 2026-2027.