Belgium·GovernmentVLIR-UOS Scholarships 2026-2027
VLIR-UOS
Full Ride
Bachelor'sMaster's
Open·Next: February 2026
Scholarships
Belgium Scholarships for All Students
Global Admissions lists 24 scholarships open to All students studying in Belgium. Of these, 19 pay for everything — spanning Master's (23), Bachelor's (1), and PhD (1). Among the listed awards: VLIR-UOS Scholarships 2026-2027, Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Biological and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Bioeconomy (BIOCEB), and Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Models and Methods of Quantitative Economics (QEM). Deadlines cluster around February and September, and 4 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.
- Scholarships listed
- 24
- Full-ride awards
- 19
- Degree levels covered
- 3
- Next deadlines
- September · October · November
What full funding is worth in Belgium
Median listed international tuition by degree — this is the bill a fully funded award in Belgium is covering.
Source: Global Admissions programme catalogue, 2026-09-01.
At a glance
Belgium·GovernmentBelgium·GovernmentErasmus Mundus Joint Master in European Public Health (Europubhealth+)
European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: Scholarship early Jan; self-funded open to late March
Belgium·GovernmentErasmus Mundus Joint Master in Biological and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Bioeconomy (BIOCEB)
European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: Applications usually close end of January for September entry
Belgium·GovernmentErasmus Mundus Joint Master in Models and Methods of Quantitative Economics (QEM)
European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: Scholarship applications usually close in January for September entry
Belgium·GovernmentErasmus Mundus Joint Master in International Master of Science in Rural Development (IMRD)
European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: Annual; the scholarship deadline typically falls around the end of February.
Belgium·GovernmentErasmus Mundus Joint Master in Cybersecurity (CYBERUS)
European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: Closes early February for September entry
Belgium·GovernmentErasmus Mundus Joint Master in European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE)
European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: Non-European applicants ~31 December; European applicants ~15 January
Belgium·GovernmentErasmus Mundus Joint Master in Leading International Vaccinology Education (LIVE)
European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: Closes ~Dec–Jan for September entry
Belgium·GovernmentErasmus Mundus Joint Master in Tropical Biodiversity and Ecosystems (TROPIMUNDO)
European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: Closes ~late November for September entry
Belgium·UniversityGhent University Special Research Fund (BOF) Doctoral Scholarships for the Global South
Ghent University
Sandwich PhD funding for 24 months in Ghent, plus EUR 310/month bench fee and EUR 8,000 travel.
PhD
Open·Next: Annual; the deadline typically falls in mid-February.
Belgium·GovernmentARES International Training Scholarships
ARES - Academie de Recherche et d'Enseignement Superieur (Wallonia-Brussels Federation)
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: Annual via GIRAF; typically a deadline in early months of the year.
Belgium·GovernmentMaster Mind Scholarships
Flemish Ministry of Education and Training (Government of Flanders)
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: Annual; institution deadlines typically around mid/late March.
Belgium·UniversityScience@Leuven Scholarship
KU Leuven (Faculty of Science / Science@Leuven Fund)
Up to EUR 12,000/year covering registration fee, insurance and a living allowance.
Master's
Open·Next: Applications open annually, typically closing in mid-February.
Belgium·GovernmentErasmus Mundus Joint Master in Big Data Management and Analytics (BDMA)
European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: Closes ~Dec–Jan for September entry
Belgium·GovernmentErasmus Mundus Joint Master in Smart Cities and Communities (SMACCs)
European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: Annual, usually closes Dec–Jan for September entry
Belgium·GovernmentErasmus Mundus Joint Master in International Master of Science in Environmental Technology and Engineering (IMETE)
European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: Annual call; scholarship deadlines in winter/spring via IHE Delft portal
Belgium·GovernmentErasmus Mundus Joint Master in Transnational Migrations (MITRA)
European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: Applications usually close mid-January for September entry
Belgium·GovernmentErasmus Mundus Joint Master in Advanced Design of Sustainable Ships and Offshore Structures (EMSHIP+)
European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: Annual; scholarship applications open around 1 October
Belgium·GovernmentErasmus Mundus Joint Master in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (EMM-Nano)
European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: Annual, usually closes Dec–Jan for September entry
Belgium·GovernmentErasmus Mundus Joint Master in European Master in Lexicography (EMLex)
European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: Scholarship applications close ~1–2 February; self-funded until April
Belgium·GovernmentErasmus Mundus Joint Master in Imaging and Light in Extended Reality (IMLEX)
European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: Annual call for September intake; scholarship applications close in winter
Belgium·UniversityCollege of Europe Scholarships
College of Europe
Full or partial scholarship covering academic and accommodation costs of a one-year master's
Master's
Open·Next: Tied to annual master's admission; applications generally close in January
Belgium·UniversityVUB Master of Science in Photonics Engineering Scholarship
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
Several scholarships of EUR 10,000/year to cover living costs.
Master's
Open·Next: Annual; tied to the Photonics Engineering master's admission round.
Belgium·UniversityGhent University Faculty of Economics and Business Administration Scholarship
Ghent University
Up to EUR 10,000/year (EUR 1,000/month) for top GMAT/GRE performers.
Master's
Open·Next: Annual; tied to the faculty's master's admission round.
Deadlines coming up
September
- Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Leading International Vaccinology Education (LIVE)
- Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Tropical Biodiversity and Ecosystems (TROPIMUNDO)
- Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Big Data Management and Analytics (BDMA)
- Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Smart Cities and Communities (SMACCs)
- Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (EMM-Nano)
- Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Imaging and Light in Extended Reality (IMLEX)
January
- Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Biological and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Bioeconomy (BIOCEB)
- Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Models and Methods of Quantitative Economics (QEM)
- Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE)
- Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Transnational Migrations (MITRA)
- College of Europe Scholarships
February
- VLIR-UOS Scholarships 2026-2027
- Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in International Master of Science in Rural Development (IMRD)
- Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Cybersecurity (CYBERUS)
- Ghent University Special Research Fund (BOF) Doctoral Scholarships for the Global South
- Science@Leuven Scholarship
- Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in European Master in Lexicography (EMLex)
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Frequently asked questions
Can All students get fully funded scholarships in Belgium?▾
Yes — 19 of the 24 scholarships listed for All students in Belgium cover the full ride, full tuition, or a complete waiver, including VLIR-UOS Scholarships 2026-2027.
What do these scholarships cover?▾
19 cover a full ride (tuition, living costs, and often travel), 0 cover tuition in full, and 0 waive tuition entirely; the remaining 5 pay a stipend, a fixed amount, or a percentage of costs. A typical award: Full Ride.
When are the deadlines?▾
Deadlines cluster around February and September, and 4 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.