Belgium is one of the most developed countries in the European Union (EU). Currently, it is an ideal country for Bangladeshi students for its European social system, strong economy and quality higher education. This European country provides international quality education at a relatively low cost compared to other countries. Belgian universities offer various scholarships for international students.
Belgium offers fully funded study opportunities for international students without IELTS. Today we will learn about the top five scholarships to apply to universities in Belgium without IELTS.
1. Government of Belgium Scholarships
The Belgian government offers scholarships for one-year specialized postgraduate degree programs or advanced training courses of four to six months. International students can apply without IELTS to this ARES scholarship for students from developing countries. Anyone can get a fully funded study opportunity at any university designated by the Belgian government in this scholarship.
2. Master Mind Scholarship
The Master Mind Scholarship is a scholarship funded by the regional government of Belgium or the government of Flanders. Around 30 scholarships are awarded each year to international students to complete their Masters in Flanders and Brussels. Some scholarships provide 8,200 Euros tuition allowance including accommodation, medical insurance, tuition fee waiver.
3. The Erasmus Mundus Masters Scholarship
is one of the most prestigious scholarships in Europe. This European Union scholarship is for various Masters and Doctoral study programs in Europe. You can apply for Erasmus Mundus Scholarships without IELTS to study in Belgium. The scholarship provides students with monthly living expenses of 1,000 to 1,200 euros including tuition fees, visa fees, travel and student insurance.
4. VLIR-UOS Scholarship Program
VLIR-UOS Scholarships provide students with full tuition fee free, living expenses, air tickets and monthly stipend. This is one of the most sought after scholarship programs for international students. Approximately 31 foreign students are awarded this scholarship each year to study fully funded at a Flemish university or college.
5. Global Minds Doctoral Scholarship
The Global Minds Doctoral Scholarship is an initiative of KU Liven to encourage collaborative research with experts from developing countries. PhD candidates from developing countries are given the opportunity to do research in this scholarship. 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.
Apart from the scholarships, international students can study in several universities in Belgium without IELETS.
Vrij University Brussels
University of Antwerp
Ghent University
KU Lieven
Hasselt University
Requirements for students to apply without IELTS:
If you have obtained your previous degree from an English Language Institute
An English Language Proficiency Certificate from your previous institution, printed on letterhead paper and duly printed, as proof that previous education was in English A stamped official certificate.
Some universities in Belgium offer a crash program for students wishing to improve their English language skills.
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Tuition fees in Belgium:
Tuition fees in Belgium range from 835 euros to 9 thousand euros per year. This fee varies by subject and university. However, there are special exemptions for countries in the third world. You will get all this information on the university website.
