Study Abroad Programs in Belgium

Belgium is like a patchwork quilt of made up of different cultures and languages, so when choosing a city to study abroad in Belgium you may want to consider which language you are comfortable speaking or would like to learn. Rest assured, English is also widely spoken throughout Belgium. Despite it’s size, Belgium is home to six of the top 200 universities in the world; so odds are, no matter where you choose to study in Belgium, you will get a top-notch educational experience. Belgians are notoriously friendly and welcoming to visitors, and there is plenty of chocolate and beer to share!

Brussels is the cosmopolitan capital of Belgium, and many visitors are drawn to its historic Art Nouveau architecture and grand palaces. Here you will find history mixed with modernity as you walk along the cobblestone streets (due to massive reconstruction after World War II). Brussels is an obvious choice for anyone studying international business and politics, and Vesalius College is popular among international students. Both French and Dutch are spoken here, even the road signs are in both languages!

The second largest city and Belgium's largest marine port is Antwerp, which has always been a top arts and entertainment cultural hotspot within Europe. Art fans will marvel at the numerous museums dedicated to the work of Pieter Paul Rubens, who called Antwerp home during the height of Baroque decadence. Adding to the appeal of this city, the University of Antwerp is one of Belgium's top places to study business, medicine, and law.

Ghent is a smaller city, but in the Middle Ages was one of the largest and richest cities in Europe. A winning combination of old and new, Ghent holds medieval charm as well as the youthful spirit of a college town as it is houses Ghent University. Art history buffs will not want to miss Van Eyck's famous Ghent Altarpiece, located in the equally magnificent Saint Bavo Cathedral.