Why Study in Belgium
Home to KU Leuven — Belgium's highest-ever QS ranking — with a 12-month Search Year that grants full labour-market access from day one, right at the doorstep of the EU capital.
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KU Leuven's QS World Rank 2027 — Belgium's Best-Ever
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Global Research Collaboration Ranking (KU Leuven)
12 Months
Search Year Permit After Graduation
Full-Time
Work Rights During Search Year
The Case for Belgium
6 reasons our counsellors weigh in on Belgium
Belgium's Highest-Ever University Ranking
KU Leuven sits at #59 in the QS World Rankings 2027 — the highest position any Belgian university has ever achieved.
A 12-Month Search Year with Full Work Rights
Non-EU graduates get a 12-month, non-extendable "Search Year" permit with immediate full labour-market access while awaiting permit issuance.
Direct Access to the EU Capital
Brussels — the EU's capital — sits at the heart of Belgium's university system, offering unmatched access to EU institutions and policy-adjacent careers.
Two Genuinely Strong Universities
KU Leuven (#59) and Ghent University (#150) both rank inside the QS World Top 150 (2027).
Strong in Biotech & Life Sciences
Leuven and Ghent both anchor dense biotech and pharma research clusters, tightly linked to their universities.
A 2026 Rule Change to Know
From January 2026, the Flanders region requires the job sought during the Search Year to be a "highly qualified" position — factor this into your career planning.
Where to Apply
Universities in Belgium Indian students choose
Belgium's highest-ranked university, its second-largest, its two Brussels-based universities at the heart of the EU, and its port-city university in Antwerp.
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