UCLouvain
الجامعة الكاثوليكية في لوفان (UCLouvain)
ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
UCLouvain is a French-speaking Belgian university whose history dates back to 1425, with its main campus in the university town of Louvain-la-Neuve and sites in Brussels, Namur, Mons and Tournai. It has students from more than 120 nationalities, half of its doctoral students are international, and it offers 21 master's programmes taught entirely in English. Its Special Research Fund (FSR) funds incoming postdoctoral fellowships every year for researchers of all nationalities.
Information last verified: October 27, 2026Official source
Available programmes
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UCLouvain FSR Incoming Postdoctoral Fellowships in Belgium 2028
PostdocFully FundedAll fieldsNext cycle not announced yet
Life and living
Belgium
Life and living
Belgium
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: Tax-exempt fellowship, Social security and insurance, Research operating budget, 15 fellowships a year.
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.uclouvain.be. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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