China students can enjoy the same tuition-free treatment as Flemish citizens if they choose to attend national universities funded by the Flemish government, such as Leuven University, Free University of Brussels, Ghent University and other institutions of higher learning. Without high tuition fees, the cost of studying abroad for one year has been saved by more than half. If you choose to study in universities in the Walloon region, such as Liege and Leuven, the cost will be higher, because these universities also charge tuition for domestic students, and the cost for foreign students will be higher. It is understood that the cost of studying abroad in French universities is about 654.38+10,000 yuan a year, including books, accommodation, meals, transportation and medical insurance, and the cost of studying abroad is about twice as high as that in Dutch-speaking areas.
Colleges and universities in Dutch-speaking areas do not charge tuition fees, but they have to pay registration fees. The registration fee for international students is about 4000 to 6000 yuan. For example, in Leuven University, which is famous in Europe and the world, the registration fee (tuition fee) for full-time courses is equivalent to more than 4,000 yuan, plus transportation, catering and other expenses, and the annual cost is 40,000 to 50,000 yuan. It should be said that the average working class can afford it. It should be noted that only state-funded universities in Belgium have low fees. Private universities in Dutch-speaking areas also charge tuition fees, even higher than those in French-speaking areas. In some international schools that teach in English, the tuition fee for one year, including books, accommodation, meals and transportation, is about 6.5438+0.5 million yuan. Students must check the information of the school when choosing and applying for the exam, so as not to get into the school by mistake. If it is handled through an intermediary, it is also necessary to find out the qualifications and expenses of the recommendation agency.
Language requirements
Studying in Belgium is different from other countries. There are three official languages in Belgium. Few people use German, 40% of the residents speak French and 60% speak Dutch, so when choosing a school, you must first know whether the language area where the school is located is French or Dutch. Many schools offer English courses. If students apply for English courses, they must prove their English level, which will also be evaluated in the interview. If you choose French and Dutch courses, it is recommended that the applicant apply about half a year in advance, because the pre-enrollment language intensive course takes 4 months to half a year, and the visa processing time is also 1 to 1 half a month.
The Belgian government and universities have certain regulations on accepting foreign students. First, they need academic certificates. Secondly, students who choose to study in Belgium should know Dutch or French, because the teaching language is Dutch or French; Postgraduates pursuing doctoral degrees must also have a good foundation in English, French, German or Spanish. The specific requirements are related to the requirements of its research project and working environment. If international students want to take English-taught courses (postgraduate training, international subjects), they also need to have a good English level. The University of Leuven, which ranks first, has the highest requirements for students. The basic requirement is IELTS 7, with an average score of 85 or above. Individual majors need to provide GMAT and GRE scores. Ghent and Antwerp universities have slightly lowered their requirements to ensure that the admission conditions suggest that students get higher scores in the IELTS test. Official website announced that Leuven scored a minimum of 7 or 7.5, and Ghent University and Antwerp University scored 6.5 to apply. Ghent University also requires economics MBA courses to provide GMAT and GRE scores, above 600 points. The requirements of each university are different, but some universities provide one-year language remedial classes for admitted students. For more information, please consult the university you are applying for.
Although English teaching can ensure that most students in China can cope with their studies, after all, studying abroad requires an open environment, and more and more students in China subjectively hope to integrate into local life quickly. However, during the relatively short two-year study abroad, it is not easy for every China student who has to deal with majors. It is suggested that if you choose to study in Belgium, you'd better concentrate on learning languages in the first year, and don't rush to study majors to lay a good foundation for your later life.
Capital demand for studying abroad
Belgium needs to deposit a year's living expenses in the bank, and the amount varies from year to year. This year, the amount stipulated by the government is 7870 euros. Before applying for a visa, open an account with Fortis Bank Belgium (with branches in Beijing and Shanghai) in the name of the student. After the expenses are deposited in the bank, the bank can apply for a visa according to the deposit certificate. After arriving in Belgium, you can provide your own living expenses. Belgium, unlike other countries, needs proof of deposit and parents' income.
Visa requirements
Unfortunately, Belgium does not popularize English teaching like the Netherlands; Unlike France, French language courses are open; Enjoy strict APS audit system with Germany. According to reports, APS aims to verify the authenticity of applicants' grades from primary school to university. When submitting an application, you need to hand in all the diplomas and transcripts that have been preserved for more than 10 years, and the audit office will call the academic affairs office of the school to conduct a sampling survey.
What's more, students have to go to the embassy to participate in the written test and interview of APS audit, and the test questions come from the big question bank of the embassy. Even if you are an authentic science student, you are likely to be admitted to an introduction to Marxism; After studying history and geography for many years, I was lucky enough to be admitted to the chemical formula of malachite.
APS audit has been carried out for more than ten years, which has become the first threshold for China students to study in Germany. The elimination rate of this threshold has reached 40%-50% in recent years. At present, most China students studying in Belgium have participated in international exchange programs.