Belgium — university guide
The 69 universities in Belgium in 2026
An informative guide to the 69 higher education institutions in Belgium: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
69
Universities
46
Public
23
Private
#43
Best ranking
KU Leuven
800 EUR
Min bachelor fee
55
Programs
Bachelor fee range in Belgium
Based on the 68 universities in Belgium that published their fees.
Min800 EURMax12,000 EUR
Universities in Belgium: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
46
Public universities
The public institutions in Belgium
46universities
23
Private universities
The private institutions in Belgium
23universities
10
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
10universities
68
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
68universities
69
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
69universities
55
Programs
Fields offered in Belgium
55programs
List of universities in Belgium in 2026
69 universities listedInstitute of Broadcast Arts
Public4 4 programs· Public Belgian reference school in performing arts and broadcasting.
International Management Institute
Private7 7 programs· Private Belgian institute in management, finance, and entrepreneurship.
National Higher Institute of Performing Arts and Broadcast Techniques
Public4 4 programs· Public Belgian reference school in performing arts and audiovisual techniques.
IMEP Institute of Music and Pedagogy
Public3 3 programs· Public Belgian institute specializing in music and music pedagogy.
United Business Institutes
Private7 7 programs· Private Belgian school specializing in international business and management.
ISPG
Private5 5 programs· Private Belgian institute specializing in psychology and human sciences.
Galilée Higher Institute of Nursing
Private4 4 programs· Private Belgian institute specializing in nursing.
KU Leuven
#43Public15 15 programs· Public Belgian Dutch-speaking university, one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious.
Antwerp New School
Private5 5 programs· Private Belgian school in design, arts, and creative innovation.
Technological University Leuven
Public9 9 programs· Public Belgian university specializing in innovation and engineering.
Catholic University of Louvain
#154Public14 14 programs· Public Belgian Francophone university, one of Europe’s largest and most prestigious.
University of Antwerp
#201Public11 11 programs· Dynamic public Belgian university at the heart of innovation and diversity.
Ghent University
#117Public12 12 programs· Public Belgian Dutch-speaking university, leader in research and innovation.
University of Hasselt
#418Public9 9 programs· Modern public Belgian university, focused on innovation and applied research.
University of Liège
#217Public20 20 programs· Renowned Belgian public university excelling in multidisciplinary research and teaching.
University of Mons
#734Public10 10 programs· Dynamic public Belgian university at the heart of innovation and creativity.
University of Namur
#601Public10 10 programs· Intimate public Belgian university, recognized for academic excellence.
Université Libre de Bruxelles
#142Public15 15 programs· Public Belgian Francophone university, leader in fundamental research.
Vasco da Gama Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations
Private6 6 programs· Private Belgian institute specializing in diplomacy and international relations.
VATEL Brussels
Private4 4 programs· Private Belgian school of excellence in hospitality and tourism.
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
#234Public15 15 programs· Dynamic public Dutch-speaking Belgian university with a strong international focus.