🇵🇭 Philippines → 🇧🇪 Belgium

Study in Belgium from Philippines

Studying in Belgium from the Philippines offers trilingual universities, top-50 institutions like KU Leuven, and a central EU base reached through a straightforward Type D visa.

Tuition €900–€9,000/year Visa 4–8 wks Free for students

🇵🇭 Philippines

From

🇧🇪 Belgium

4–8 wks

Visa

Job-search permit for 12 months after graduation

Post-study

For a student from Manila, Belgium combines academic prestige with location: programmes are taught in French, Dutch or English, and the country sits within easy reach of the rest of Europe. KU Leuven and Ghent University give Belgium genuine top-tier standing.

Tuition of €900–€9,000 a year is moderate by Western European standards, and the country is especially strong in biotech, pharmaceuticals and international law.

Document attestation for a Belgian application from the Philippines

Apply directly to Belgian institutions, then have your university transcript and diploma, with CHED certifications where required, apostilled by the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila and translated into the language of instruction. The Type D student visa is issued by the Embassy of Belgium in Manila, so confirm early whether your specific programme also needs an equivalence ruling for academic recognition.

Costs, scholarships, visa timeline and working afterwards

Living costs run about €800–€1,200 a month and you must show roughly €650 a month in funds. The Type D visa typically takes 4–8 weeks. Filipino students can target VLIR-UOS or WBI scholarships and Erasmus Mundus, and after graduating you can apply for a 12-month job-search permit to find skilled employment in Belgium.

Your path from Philippines to Belgium

Apply directly to Belgian institutions. Type D visa issued at Belgian embassy or consulate in home country.

1
Register free & build your profile
Create a student account and tell us your grades, budget and goals. It takes five minutes and costs nothing.
2
Get matched to universities
Our advisors shortlist programmes that fit your profile and explain admission requirements and deadlines.
3
Prepare documents & apply
We help you assemble transcripts, language scores and financial proof, then submit strong applications.
4
Visa & departure support
Once admitted, we guide your student visa application and help you prepare for arrival.

Costs, visa & requirements

Tuition	€900–€9,000/year
Living costs	€800–€1,200/month
Visa type	Type D Student Visa
Financial proof	€650/month
Processing time	4–8 weeks
Language	French / Dutch / English depending on institution
Scholarships	VLIR-UOS Scholarship, WBI Scholarship, Erasmus Mundus

In-person support in Manila

Our Philippines office helps Philippines students with CHED credential verification, DFA apostille guidance, OFW student clearance and more — free of charge.

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Frequently asked questions

In what language are Belgian degrees taught?

Belgium is trilingual, so programmes are offered in French, Dutch or English depending on the institution and region. Many master's degrees are available fully in English.

How long does the Belgian Type D visa take from the Philippines?

The long-stay Type D student visa is usually processed in 4–8 weeks at the Embassy of Belgium in Manila once your admission and financial proof are in order.

Can I stay in Belgium to work after I finish?

Yes. Graduates can apply for a job-search permit valid for twelve months, giving you time to secure relevant skilled work in Belgium.