Currently, Belgium is becoming increasingly popular among Bangladeshi students as a developed and acceptable educational destination in Europe. With a strong social system, developed economy, and international standard education system, Belgium is now an excellent option for higher education.
In addition to being relatively affordable compared to other European countries, Belgian universities offer a variety of scholarships and funding opportunities for international students. In many cases, it is possible to study in Belgium without IELTS and get fully funded. Today, we will learn about the top five scholarships for applying to Belgian universities without IELTS.
1. Government of Belgium Scholarship
The Belgian government offers scholarships for one-year specialized master’s degree programs or four to six months advanced training courses. International students from developing countries can apply for this scholarship called ARES without IELTS. This scholarship allows anyone to study at any university designated by the Belgian government with full funding.
2. Mastermind Scholarship
The Mastermind Scholarship is a scholarship funded by the Belgian regional government, or the Government of Flanders. Approximately 30 scholarships are awarded each year to international students to complete a master’s degree in Flanders and Brussels. Some scholarships provide a stipend of 8,200 euros, including accommodation, medical insurance, and a tuition fee waiver.
3. Erasmus Mundus Masters Scholarship
This is one of the most prestigious scholarships in Europe. This scholarship from the European Union is for Masters and Doctoral programs in various subjects in Europe. You can apply for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship without IELTS to study in Belgium. The scholarship provides students with a monthly living allowance of 1,100 to 1,200 euros, as well as tuition fees, visa fees, travel and student insurance.
4. VLIR-UOS Scholarship Program
The VLIR-UOS scholarship provides students with a full tuition fee waiver, living expenses, airfare and a monthly stipend. It is one of the most sought-after scholarship programs for international students. Approximately 31 foreign students are awarded this scholarship each year to study at a Flemish university or college on a fully funded basis.
5. Global Minds Doctoral Scholarship
The Global Minds Doctoral Scholarship is an initiative of KU Leuven to encourage collaborative research with experts from developing countries. The scholarship provides PhD candidates from developing countries with the opportunity to conduct research. The scholarship usually covers full tuition fees, a monthly stipend of 2,199 euros, medical insurance, airfare and a monthly research allowance of 310 euros. IELTS is not required to apply for this scholarship.
In addition to the above scholarships, international students can study at several universities in Belgium without IELTS.
Vrije University Brussels.
University of Antwerp.
Ghent University.
Who You Leaven.
Hasselt University.
The conditions that students must meet to apply without IELTS are:
* An English language proficiency certificate from your previous educational institution, printed on letterhead paper and properly stamped, as proof that your previous education was in English;
* Some universities in Belgium offer a crash program for students wishing to improve their English skills;
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Information on tuition fees in Belgium
Tuition fee amount
Annual tuition fees at Belgian universities typically range from €835 to €9,000;
Public universities: €835 – €4,000 (usually different rates for EU and non-EU students);
Private universities or English-medium programs: €4,000 – €9,000 or more;
Special Discount (Developing Countries):
Some universities, especially those in the Flemish or Walloon regions, offer scholarships or reduced tuition fees for students from developing countries. For example:
VLIR-UOS Scholarship (Flemish region).
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters.
ARES Scholarships (Wallonia-Brussels Federation).
Details on the university website.
Tuition fees may vary from program to program and university to university. Please check the official website of the university for accurate and updated information.
