Programs designed for foreigners

Belgium easily accommodates foreign students outside of international exchange programs. To get full information on the various programs, contact:
SIEP (Service d'Information sur les Etudes et les Professions)
CEDIEP (Center Edition Documentation Information Etudes Professions) Tel: 02/649.14.18
Centrum voor Studies en Beroepsorientatie (CSBO) Tel: 02/513.57.15
Extensive information is available in the centers called Infor jeunes and JAC.

Entry into Belgian universities for foreign students is subject to a selection process more or less rigorous, depending on the program.
The programs designed for foreign students are mainly for learning or improving language skills.

German
Objective: Prepare for the German language test needed for entry to a university within the Flemish community.
Duration: 8 months (generally from February to September)
Cost: 60,000 BEF (€1,487)

French
Objective: Preparation for studies in French. A language test is not required for exchange students.
Duration: 2-4 weeks in summer or during the school year
Cost: 2,500-3,700 BEF

Exchange programs
Belgian education has several exchange agreements with foreign universities: