🇧🇪Belgium
Respected French-speaking universities, capped tuition and file-based admission, with no entrance exam for most fields.
Respected French-speaking universities, capped tuition and Brussels at the heart of Europe: Belgium is a natural destination for Tunisian baccalaureate holders, with no entrance exam for most fields.
Why Belgium?
- Capped tuitionFrom €835 to 4,175/yr depending on the field at Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles universities: a predictable, reasonable cost.
- In French, no entrance examMost fields admit on the strength of your file with the baccalaureate. Only medicine, dentistry and civil engineering hold an entrance exam.
- At the center of EuropeParis 1 hr 20 min away by train, Amsterdam 2 hrs, the European institutions on your doorstep: highly international internships and career prospects.
- Compact student citiesUCLouvain, ULB, ULiège: dense campus life where student housing stays affordable.
Admission requirements
- Baccalaureate with diploma equivalence (Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles)
- Equivalence file submitted by July 15 at the latest; we aim for spring to stay within visa timelines
- Legalized transcripts
- Proof of French level depending on the program
- CV and motivation letter
The long-stay visa requires admission, funds of about €800/month (blocked account or sponsor) and a medical certificate. The equivalence deadline shapes the whole project: we start early.
Your monthly budget at a glance
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Student room (kot) | €300 – 500 |
| Shared flat | €400 – 600 |
| Food | €200 – 280 |
| Transport | €20 – 50 |
| Phone, internet & extras | €40 – 70 |
| Going out & leisure | €80 – 150 |
| Estimated total | €800 – 1,100 /month |
Louvain-la-Neuve, Liège and Mons are more affordable than Brussels. The student job scheme (650 hrs/yr at reduced social contributions) tops up the budget nicely.
Frequently asked questions
Can I work while I study?
Yes: the Belgian student contract allows 650 hrs/yr at reduced social contributions, roughly 20 hrs/week during term time and far more in summer.
Is my Tunisian baccalaureate accepted?
Yes, with the diploma equivalence (Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles). The equivalence file must be submitted by July 15 for the September intake; we prepare it from winter onward to keep a safety margin for the visa.
Are there entrance exams?
Not for most fields. Medicine and dentistry hold an entrance exam in summer; civil engineering has its own special mathematics exam.
Which scholarships can I aim for?
Reduced tuition for students of modest means, ARES scholarships for certain master’s programs and each university’s own aid schemes.
Can I stay in Belgium after graduating?
Yes: a 12-month residence permit to look for a job or start a business after graduation, then the single permit through your employer.
Figures and rules verified at the time of publication: fees, scholarships and visa conditions change regularly. Every detail is confirmed with you, up to date, during the consultation.
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