Do I need TOEFL to study in Belgium? Is it demanding?

Regarding whether you need TOEFL scores to study in Belgium, the following Tiandao education teacher will introduce you:

I. Conditions for studying in Belgium

1. Language requirements for studying abroad

Language requirements depend on schools, majors and the number of applicants. The University of Leuven, which ranks first, has the highest requirements for students. The basic requirement is IELTS 7, with an average score of 85 or above. Individual majors need to provide GMAT and GRE scores. Ghent and Antwerp universities have slightly lowered their requirements to ensure that the admission conditions suggest that students get higher scores in the IELTS test. Official website announced that Leuven scored a minimum of 7 or 7.5, and Ghent University and Antwerp University scored 6.5 to apply. Ghent University also requires economics MBA courses to provide GMAT and GRE scores, above 600 points.

2. Capital demand for studying abroad

Belgium needs to deposit a year's living expenses in the bank, and the amount varies from year to year. This year, the amount stipulated by the government is 7870 euros. Before applying for a visa, open an account with Fortis Bank Belgium (with branches in Beijing and Shanghai) in the name of the student. After the expenses are deposited in the bank, the bank can apply for a visa according to the deposit certificate. After arriving in Belgium, you can provide your own living expenses. Belgium, unlike other countries, needs proof of deposit and parents' income.

3. Scholarship policy situation

In Belgium, where tuition is free, few majors and schools involve scholarships. Individual schools provide research funds, such as business and navigation majors at the University of Antwerp, and provide paid internship opportunities similar to disguised scholarships. Scholarships are linked to benefits. International students under the age of 25 will enjoy many benefits in Belgium, including taking the train, renting a house and opening a bank account. The medical insurance premium ranges from 67- 100 euros per year, and they enjoy almost the same treatment as the Belgians, that is, regardless of illness, more than 78% of medical expenses are paid by insurance companies.

4. Visa needs attention

When applying for universities in Belgium, it is recommended that 2-3 universities with similar related majors apply at the same time. An IPS audit certificate is required before Ghent University applies. IPS audit certificate is an essential part of the certificate to Germany, and Belgium entrusts Germany to evaluate students' domestic academic performance, learning ability and certificate authenticity. It saves foreign institutions to understand the situation of students. It takes a long time to apply for IPS, about 2-3 months. It is suggested that students studying for a master's degree should operate IPS as soon as possible.

Although Belgium is not an immigrant country, it can get a job and stay. After working in a large Belgian enterprise, the enterprise will apply for work and residence. The first application is five years, and you can renew your identity after the expiration. You can apply for permanent residence after ten years, unlike the one-step application method in other countries.

Second, the advantages of studying in Belgium

1. The cost of studying abroad is low.

Belgium is a country with a sound social security and welfare system. Universities are heavily subsidized by the government. Most specialized courses only charge a nominal tuition fee every year, or call it a registration fee.

2. Quality education

There are many high-quality universities with strong cultural atmosphere in Belgium, some of which have a place in Europe and even the world. For example, the University of Leuven is a world-famous university with a history of several hundred years. Ghent University, Free University of Brussels, University of Liè ge, University of Antwerp and other universities also enjoy a high reputation in Europe and even the world. Many world-famous scholars come from these schools, including some Nobel Prize winners.

3. Good working environment

One of the outstanding advantages of studying in Belgium is that you can legally work for 20 hours a week during your language study. The types of jobs in Belgium are mainly restaurant workers, nanny workers, tally workers, care workers (shops), cleaners, postal workers and so on. The reward is 5-7 euros per hour.

4. Good language environment

The official languages of Belgium are French, Dutch and German, and English is also spoken locally. Therefore, when studying in Belgium, you can learn many languages while learning professional knowledge, which is conducive to the future development in Belgium and even Europe and further enhance your competitiveness.

5. Schengen countries

As one of the Schengen countries, Belgium can travel around all Schengen countries without a visa, including 24 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and Denmark.