Study in Belgium
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Belgium-at a Glance
Here is all the essential geographical, demographic, climatic and linguistic information for Wallonia and Brussels. Area. Belgium: 30,528 sq kms
- High Quality Education
- Research Opprtunity
- Comparetively Cheaper Tuition Fee
- Part Time Work Permit
- Upto 3 years Post Study Work
- PR Opportunities
Why Study in Belgium?
Studying in the Belgium and abroad doesn’t just give you tangible degrees and certificates. For any international student, the Belgiumhas a lot to offer: one of the most prestigious, top ranked higher education systems in the world, eclectic cities and beautiful natural parks, culture, history and a very multicultural population.
Academic Excellence
The Belgium has one of the world’s finest university systems. The university system in the USA is the most popular higher education destination anywhere in the world. In fact over 30% (500,000) of all International students worldwide choose to study in the Belgium every year. According to the QS World University Rankings, 13 of the top 20 universities in the world are in the Belgium.
Quality Education
The Belgium has more institutions of higher learning than any other country in the world. Importantly, the academic bodies provide absolute quality education. Study programs are tuned to the current scenario at all times. Quality of research is excellent and the facilities available to bring your research to the market are exceptional. The research at many of these universities is cutting-edge and often published in journals worldwide. Belgium has always been a hub of inventions and Universities play a significant role in the change process.
Diversity and Variety
The Belgium offers variety. There is a wide range of schools, countless areas of study and specialty degrees. If you are interested in studying business, you are not relegated to just general study, but can choose from many concentrations: accounting, marketing, international business, business management, business administration, or finance. (There are many more!) This type of specialty study is available at the undergraduate, graduate and doctorate level, too.
Academic Flexibility
A broad and diverse range of degree programmes on offer with innovative and encapsulating approaches to bringing the best out of its students. The Belgium education system is flexible in terms of choice of courses within a college or university. During the course of study, a student can transfer from one course/stream to another or one institution to another. This aspect of the USA education system makes it distinct from other countries.
Good career prospects
On completion of your degree, you are legally authorized to work in the Belgium in your related field for about a year. You need to apply for Optional Practical Training Employment Authorization (OPT). Most international students get inducted into the company that hires them during their OPT period, by sponsoring their H1-B or work visa. The H1-B work visa is usually granted by employers if they are hiring international students in specialty areas such as software, engineering, accountancy, teaching or marketing. Once your employer grants your H1-B, you are allowed to work in the Belgium without returning to your home country.
Improve your English skills
Learning or improving your English skills are the main reasons why many students go abroad. Certainly, being surrounded by English and using it on a daily basis can be a great and easy way to improve your language skills. English is the language of business and if you want to be successful in your career, you need to speak it well!
Documents Required
List of Documents Required for University Application:
- $40 – $150 Application Fee (non-refundable)
- $30 DHL Charge (Taken by NEC for sending the Docs) (If required)
- Scan copy or Photocopy of your Passport
- Scan copies (original) or Official Sealed copies of Bachelor/Masters Certificates & Transcript
- Scan Copies or Photocopies or Certified/Notarized Copies SSC/O Level and HSC/A Level Certificate and Marksheet
- Scan copies (original) or Certified copies of Two/Three Academic Reference Letter
Statement of Purpose - Scan copy (original) or Notarized copy of IELTS/TOEFL Certificate
- Scan copy of SAT/GMAT/GRE score (if required)
- Job experience letter (if required)
- Initial Student Agreement Form
- Statement of Financial Support Form (non-US sponsor) or I-134 Form (US sponsor)
- Bank Solvency Certificate – from Sponsor
- Resume or CV (If Required)
- Other supporting documents (if available, e.g extracurricular activities)
List of Documents Required for F1 Student VISA Application:
- A passport valid for six months beyond the period of your intended stay in the United States.
- DS-160 Confirmation Pages (barcodes must be readable)
- One photograph for each application (2” * 2” – 600px * 600px).
- Appropriate Visa Application Fee (F1 Student Visa Application Fee – $160).
- SEVIS Fee Receipt
- I-20 – Original
- All Original educational Certificates & Marksheets/Transcripts
- TOEFL / IELTS certificate
- GRE / GMAT / SAT / ACT certificate (if required)
- Job Experience Letter (If any)
- Three to twelve months of bank statements for student visa applicants (NEC recommends to submit min. 6 months Bank Statement)
- Bank Solvency Certificate
- Affidavit of Financial Support
- Source of Income (Trade License, Tin Certificate, etc).
- Any other supporting Documents
All documents submitted for Belgium student visa applications must be original.