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Flemish and Walloon university deadlines for international students.
Belgium has two main university communities: the Flemish (Dutch-speaking) community and the French-speaking (Walloon/Brussels) community. Each has its own institutions and application timelines. KU Leuven (Flemish) is one of Europe's oldest universities; ULB and UCLouvain represent the French-speaking system. Both systems welcome international students, especially for English-taught master's programs.
Application Deadlines by University
| KU Leuven (English master's programs) | March 1 (priority) / May 15 (final) |
|---|---|
| Ghent University | March 1 – April 1 |
| Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) | April 1 – June 1 |
| ULB (Université Libre de Bruxelles) | February 1 – April 30 |
| UCLouvain | January 31 – April 30 |
| University of Liège | March – May 31 |
| Academic year starts | September (Flemish) / October (French) |
Annual Deadline Calendar
Watch Out For
Belgium has no central admission system — you apply directly to each university and each has its own online portal and document requirements.
Non-EU students must obtain a student visa (type D) and, on arrival, register with the local municipality within 8 days to receive a residence permit.
Tuition fees differ significantly between EU and non-EU students at public Flemish universities — non-EU fees are roughly 5–8× higher.
Some English-taught programs at KU Leuven and Ghent have cohort sizes of 20–30 students — apply early as they fill quickly.
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It depends on your language preferences and program choice. Both systems offer strong English-taught master's programs. KU Leuven and Ghent are world-ranked in engineering and life sciences; ULB has strength in social sciences, law, and medicine.
A small number of programs at VUB and ULB offer a February start. Most full-degree programs are September intake only. Check individual program pages for second-semester entry.
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