🇻🇳 Vietnam → 🇧🇪 Belgium

Study in Belgium from Vietnam

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

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

🇻🇳 Vietnam

From

🇧🇪 Belgium

4–8 wks

Visa

Job-search permit for 12 months after graduation

Post-study

For a student from Ho Chi Minh City, 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 legalisation for a Belgian application from Vietnam

Apply directly to Belgian institutions, then have your MOET-issued certificates legalised and, where required, translated into the language of instruction. The Type D student visa is issued by the Belgian Embassy in Hanoi, so southern applicants should factor in travel for biometrics and submission, and confirm whether your diplomas need consular legalisation 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. Vietnamese 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 Vietnam 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 Ho Chi Minh City

Our Vietnam office helps Vietnam students with MOET certificate legalisation, APS certificate prep for Germany, Embassy appointment queuing and more — free of charge.

Visit our Vietnam office →

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 Vietnam?

The long-stay Type D student visa is usually processed in 4–8 weeks at the Belgian Embassy in Hanoi 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.