The Cabinet of the Minister of Higher Education has announced a reform of tuition fees (minerval) which is expected to take effect starting from the 2026-2027 academic year. Consequently, new provisions may apply as of that academic year, subject to the final adoption of the reform through the legislative process.
The following amounts are planned under this reform. They include the registration fee, enrollment for the academic year, and access to all tests and exams organized during that period.
A €50 deposit, deducted from the total tuition fee, must be paid by October 31 to validate the enrollment. Failure to pay the remaining balance of €1,144 by January 25 at the latest will result in the student no longer being considered regularly enrolled and losing access to assessments.
For European Union (EU) citizens:
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Tuition fee (Minerval): €1,194 (deposit included)
For non-EU citizens (in addition to the fee mentioned above):
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Additional contribution: €4,175
Scholarship students and fee reductions
Belgian scholarship students are exempt from tuition fees. However, they must provide proof of their study grant application and, upon receipt, submit the official document confirming the grant to the Student Secretariat.
Reduced tuition fees Belgian students who apply for a study grant (scholarship) may benefit from reduced tuition fees, depending on their financial situation. This situation will be analyzed based on the student's income and family circumstances.
The applicable amounts are as follows:
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€0: For students who are granted a study scholarship.
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€374: For students recognized as being in a "modest" financial situation.
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€835: For students recognized as being in an "intermediate" financial situation.
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€1,194: For students who do not meet the criteria for a reduction.