If you want to study in Belgium, you may be required to get a Belgium visa or permit depending on your nationality and situation. Typically, unless you’re from the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA – EU plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) or Switzerland, you will need a Belgian student visa to come to Belgium to study, take part in a student exchange, or carry out training if you plan to stay more than three months (90 days). Before you can apply to get a Belgium student visa, however, you will generally need to be accepted into a course or study programme by a recognized Belgian university or education institution.

EU/EEA/Swiss students
EU/EEA and Swiss students have the right to come and study in Belgium without the need for a visa or other permit but should be enrolled at a recognized university or institution of higher education as their main occupation in Belgium, have sufficient funds to cover expenses while studying in Belgium, and have adequate health insurance coverage.

Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens
Third-country nationals who want to study in Belgium for a period exceeding 90 days will typically need to obtain a visa D from the competent Belgian embassy in their country of residence before arrival. In principle, you are entitled to a Belgian student visa if you are registered in a study program at an officially recognized institution of higher education in Belgium.