University fees in Belgium in 2026
A detailed analysis of the tuition fees of the 69 institutions in Belgium that published their fees: bachelor, master, doctorate, public vs private.
Fee summary in Belgium
According to our data, the average bachelor fee in Belgium is 2,898 EUR per year, for the 68 universities that published their fees. Costs vary considerably by institution, field of study and public or private status.
The most attractive bachelor fee starts at 800 EUR per year, with a maximum observed of 12,000 EUR per year. This range illustrates the gap that can exist between public institutions and private schools.
Fees by study level
Bachelor's degree
Based on 68 universities
From
800
EUR
Average
2,898
EUR
Up to
12,000
EUR
Master's degree
Based on 68 universities
From
835
EUR
Average
3,841
EUR
Up to
15,000
EUR
Public vs Private — Bachelor fees
Average bachelor fee
Minimum bachelor fee
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Cheapest universitiesFrequently asked questions about fees in Belgium
How much does a bachelor's degree cost in Belgium?
A bachelor's degree in Belgium costs between 800 and 12,000 EUR per year, with an average of 2,898 EUR, depending on the institution and field.
Are public universities cheaper in Belgium?
Yes, generally. On average, a bachelor's degree costs 813 EUR at a public university versus 6,978 EUR in the private sector, a difference of 758.3%.
How much does a master's or doctorate cost in Belgium?
For a master's, fees range from 835 to 15,000 EUR per year. No doctorate fee published.
Do these amounts include all fees?
No. The fees shown correspond to the tuition announced by the institutions. Application, housing, living and insurance costs remain the student's responsibility and vary by city and lifestyle.
Universities included in this analysis
The 69 universities in Belgium that published their minimum bachelor fees. Only the first 30 are shown — use the button to reveal more.
Royal Military Academy
Albert Jacquard College of Higher Education
Brussels Higher Institute of Circus Arts
Saint-Luc Institute of Arts, Brussels
Hainaut College of Higher Education
ICHEC Brussels Management School
Robert Schuman College of Higher Education
Le 75 Higher Institute of Visual Arts
La Cambre National Higher Institute of Visual Arts
EPHEC Brussels College of Higher Education
National Higher Institute of Performing Arts and Broadcast Techniques
Francisco Ferrer College of Higher Education
Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Brussels
Namur Province College of Higher Education
Lucia de Brouckère College of Higher Education
Saint-Luc Institute of Arts, Tournai
Tournai Academy of Fine Arts
Royal Conservatory of Brussels
ARTS²
Liège Academy of Fine Arts
Brussels-Brabant College of Higher Education
IMEP Institute of Music and Pedagogy
Saint-Luc Institute of Arts, Liège
Free University of Brussels - Ilya Prigogine
Royal Conservatory of Liège
Institute of Broadcast Arts
Galilée College of Higher Education
Graphic Research School
Liège City College of Higher Education