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BELGIUM AS A STUDY ABROAD DESTINATION

 

• Belgium has a rich linguistic, cultural, and historic diversity and its central location makes it a great study abroad destination for international students. European art influence in the country urges many international students to pursue courses related to arts and architecture. 

• Belgium is a nation with two different halves – Dutch-speaking citizens from northern Belgium consisting of fabulous historic cities like Brussels, Brugge, and Antwerp and another half consisting of French-speaking citizens from southern Belgium with attractive and natural wonders like caves, castles, valleys, and adventure places.

• Belgium is a guide for international education with several university level study abroad opportunities like internships, volunteer, and language school programs. Also, there are many pre-college and post-graduate options included. There are around 7 universities of Belgium that are ranked in the QS World University Rankings 2013-14. 

• Belgium has an amicable and welcoming environment for students from all the countries in the world. The country is recognized as the heart of Europe and is home to the European Union and NATO. The government body of Belgium consists of a constitutional monarchy, parliamentary democracy, and a unique federal government.

 

• There are three large language communities in Belgium – the Flemish community that is in the northern part having Dutch as their official language, the French community in the southern part having French as their official language, and the German community in the eastern part having German as their official language.

 

• Most students that have studied in Belgium have reviewed that the country focuses on the quality of city life and culture and has an accepting nature with a tolerant population. Some students also said that the country has a lot of cultural events, vibrant nightlife, and easy transportation and you will also end up with a tremendous improvement in your French and English.

 

• Belgium is a country that exhibits a mindset of internationalization. One of the cities in Belgium, Brussels, is home to the headquarters of many international organizations. The country offers engaging education for professionals planning to work in an international organization or students who want to pursue an international career. 

 

• Belgium is famous for its innovation and business design. The country has smoothly attracted unique talents for innovation purposes by providing a fruitful testing ground with an international population for multilingual startups to grow in Europe. 

 

• The diversified nature also reflects in the education system of the country. Universities in Belgium offer many courses that are English-taught, especially medicine courses that have diverse faculties with emphasis on work collaboration and a rich professional network. 

 

• Universities in Belgium, surprisingly have low tuition costs compared to many other European countries. The cost of living is lower compared to many neighboring countries in Western Europe. Other than this, there are a lot of government and private organizations that offer scholarships and funding opportunities for international students.

 

• International students can work irrespective of their nationality in Belgium to cover up their expenses. The only requirement is to get a resident permit if you are a citizen of a country outside of EEA. Belgium is small but truly an appealing, under-rated, and a country with a strong education system.

 

 

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