What Canadian Students Pay to Apply to University in Belgium
By Muntasir Minhaz • Published Aug 19, 2026 • Canadians Studying Abroad
Belgium splits into 2 tuition systems by region. Flemish universities charge non-EU students 2,300 to 9,500 euros a year for 2026-27, while Wallonia-Brussels universities charge a flat 5,369 euros a year unless you qualify for an exemption that drops it to 835 euros.
| Region | EU/EEA fee | Non-EU fee (Canadians) |
|---|---|---|
| Flanders | 1,157 euros/year | 2,300-9,500 euros/year |
| Wallonia-Brussels | Up to 1,194 euros/year | 5,369 euros/year (835 euros with exemption) |
Belgium has no single national tuition rate
Belgium's education system splits along language lines, and each region sets its own tuition fees for non-EU students. If you are a Canadian applicant, the region you choose changes what you pay before you even look at a specific university, because Flanders and Wallonia-Brussels run entirely separate fee structures.
What you pay in Flanders
Flemish universities, including KU Leuven and Ghent University, charge EU and EEA students a flat rate of 1,157 euros for a full-time 60-credit program in the 2026-27 academic year. As a non-EU Canadian student, you fall outside that flat rate and pay an institutional fee that ranges from 2,300 to 9,500 euros a year depending on the specific program you choose, according to Study in Flanders .
On top of tuition, some enrolment paths in Flanders require a separate credit or exam contract fee. A credit contract costs 299 euros plus 14.30 euros per study credit, and an exam contract costs 136.50 euros plus 5.20 euros per credit, according to Study in Flanders . Whether these apply to you depends on your enrolment type, so confirm with your chosen university which contract structure fits your program.
Flemish institutions also note that some programs deviate from the standard fee bands because of program-specific costs, so treat the 2,300 to 9,500 euro range as a starting point and get the exact figure from your program page before you budget.
What you pay in Wallonia-Brussels
French-speaking Belgian universities, grouped under the Wallonia-Brussels Federation and covering institutions like UCLouvain, run a different structure entirely. From the 2025-26 academic year, EU students and Wallonia-Brussels Federation nationals pay a maximum annual tuition of 1,194 euros, according to Wallonie-Bruxelles Campus .
As a non-EU Canadian student, the standard annual fee is 5,369 euros, made up of 835 euros in base tuition plus a 4,175 euro additional contribution charged specifically to non-EU students. If you qualify for an exemption from that additional contribution, your fee drops to just the 835 euro base tuition, according to Wallonie-Bruxelles Campus . Exemptions depend on factors such as holding certain residence or work permits, refugee status, or specific scholarship awards, so check your own eligibility with your chosen university's registration office rather than assuming the standard rate applies to you.
Checking the exact number for your program
Both regional bodies publish these fee ranges as general guidance, and individual universities can set their own figure within the Flemish range or apply the Wallonia-Brussels standard rate directly. Before you commit to an offer, confirm the exact tuition figure on your specific university's admissions or registration page, and confirm which academic year that figure applies to, since Belgian tuition rates get revised from year to year.
Application deadlines for non-EU applicants in Belgium typically fall in February or March for a September start, well ahead of EU applicant deadlines, so start your application early enough to leave room for document collection and any required legalisation.