How much does studying and living in Antwerp cost for an international student? Based on averages from students over recent years, we’ve created an overview of costs to take into account.
How much does studying cost?
Tuition fees
This information does not apply to exchange students.
Your tuition fee depends on your nationality, the programme you’re enrolled in, and the number of credits you take on.
- Students with a nationality of a member state of the European Economic Area pay the same tuition fees as Belgians.
- Students who are a recognised refugee or receiving subsidiary protection (Dutch: subsidiaire bescherming) or have a permanent residence permit, you will also pay the same tuition fee as Belgian students.
- Students with a nationality from states outside the European Economic Area need to pay a higher tuition fee, depending on the programme.
International students can contact the International Student Office for individual cost estimates.
Other study costs
Estimated yearly costs
Estimated Living Costs for Individual Students (Per Month & Year)
| Category | Avg Monthly Cost (EUR) | Avg Yearly Cost (EUR) |
| Rent (see Kotweb) | 545 | 6,540 |
| Groceries | 258 | 3,096 |
| Personal Expenses | 185 | 2,220 |
| Utilities | 152 | 1,824 |
| Local Transport | 139 | 1,668 |
| Internet & Mobile | 120 | 1,440 |
| School Supplies | 15 | 174 |
| Health Insurance & Medical | 17 | 206 |
| Other Major Expenses | 30 | 365 |
| TOTAL | 1,461 | 17,483 |
The estimate is 17 000 to 18.000 euros for a year. Do keep in mind that during the first months, you’ll have extra costs such as your rent deposit.