Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB)
جامعة بروكسل الحرة (ULB)
ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The Université libre de Bruxelles is a French-speaking Belgian university founded in 1834 in Brussels and one of the largest and most research-active universities of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. It offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes across disciplines and, each year, runs a call with the Academy of Research and Higher Education (ARES) for doctoral and postdoctoral scholarships for researchers from development cooperation partner countries, under joint supervision with their home universities. It also hosts holders of the WBI Master IN scholarship.
Information last verified: October 27, 2026Official source
Available programmes
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ULB and ARES Cooperation Doctoral and Postdoctoral Scholarships 2027–2028
PhD, PostdocFully FundedAll fieldsNext cycle not announced yet
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: €1,900 to €2,512 a month, Airfare, Research and supervision costs, Local research grant.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD, Postdoctoral.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.ulb.be. 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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