VLIR-UOS Scholarships (Belgium)
منح VLIR-UOS البلجيكية
ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
VLIR-UOS is a Belgian platform for university cooperation for development, based in Brussels, that brings together the universities and university colleges of Flanders and is funded by the Belgian government through its development cooperation. It awards scholarships to students and professionals from a list of partner developing countries to join international, English-taught Master's programmes at Flemish universities, known as ICP Connect programmes. The scholarship usually covers tuition, accommodation, living costs and travel. Students apply for admission to the programme and for the scholarship together, through the Flemish university concerned.
Available programmes
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VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarships in Belgium
MasterFully FundedAll fieldsFebruary 28, 2027
Life and living
Brussels · Belgium
Life and living
Brussels · Belgium
Living in Brussels
Belgium’s capital and seat of the EU institutions, a multilingual city home to ULB (French) and VUB (Dutch).
Student housing
A student room in central Brussels from EUR 350 excluding utilities; all-in student residences EUR 465–955 a month (VUB).
Transport for students
STIB annual pass: EUR 12 for registered Brussels residents aged 18–24; otherwise EUR 55 a month or EUR 550 a year (February 2025 prices).
Top landmarks
Grand-Place
Celuici · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Atomium
Trougnouf (Benoit Brummer) · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
European Quarter
Manneken Pis
Bruxelles_Manneken_Pis.jpg : Myrabella derivative work: Myrabella ( talk ) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:StatbelVUB – Find a room on the private marketBruxelles-J – STIB €12 for 18–24Brussels Times – STIB fares Feb 2025
Studying and living in Belgium
Costs and living
Public university tuition fees in Belgium: • Flemish Universities (Flanders): Standard fees are ~€1,116/year for EEA students; non-EEA students pay between €2,500 and €7,000 per year depending on programme and faculty. • French-speaking Universities (Wallonia-Brussels): Non-EU students pay base tuition (~€835) plus a supplementary international fee of up to €4,175 per academic year for Master's programmes. Living Expenses & Visa Proof of Solvency (2026/27): The Belgian Immigration Office sets a mandatory monthly threshold for students, currently requiring proof of at least €803 to €830 per month (~€9,800 to €10,000 annually) demonstrated via university blocked accounts, formal commitment sponsorship (Annexe 32), or scholarship certificates.
Working while studying
International students enrolled in higher education in Belgium can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and full-time during official semester breaks. Upon graduation from an accredited Bachelor's or Master's programme, graduates are entitled to apply for a 12-month Search Year permit (Orientation Year / Zoekjaar), enabling them to seek employment or launch a startup in Belgium.
Faculties and majors at the university
3 fields · 9 majors
Faculties and majors at the university
3 fields · 9 majors
Sustainable Development, Water & Environmental Sciences
Global Public Health, Epidemiology & Nutrition
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Statistics, Data Science & Tech for Development
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Tuition fees covered, Board and lodging, Travel costs, Insurance.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master.
The latest deadline we have is February 28, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Admission application via the organizing institution, Academic credentials, English proficiency test result, Reference letters, Document legalization.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.vliruos.be/get-funded/study-scholarships. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
Track your academic readiness
Use the checklist in your profile to prepare your documents and make sure you meet this scholarship’s requirements.
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