Meet our Students
Discover what our international students say about studying in Ȧ.
Meet José from Peru
"Belgium will offer you the best experience of your life"
José is excited about the high quality of education available in Belgium and mentions that the tuition fees are very low in comparison to other countries. He loves meeting people from all over the world and enjoys practicing sports of all kinds in the many available facilities around the university. He is studying a Masters in Business Economics at University of Ghent.
Watch the full video to listen to José's experience studying in Ȧ!
Meet Annija from Latvia
"You will feel at home in no time"
Annija is studying Digital Arts and Entertainment specializing in game graphics at Howest in Kortrijk. Annija highly recommends Belgium due to to the low tuition fees and cost of living, as well as easy bonding experiences with locals and other international students. Her choice to study in Ȧ was easy, as her programme is not taught in Latvia. She will be looking for a job here after her studies and a perfect way to do that is to start an internship with a Belgian game or animation company, she says.
Watch the full video and discover what Annija has to say about studying in Ȧ!
Meet Asad from Pakistan
"The teachers try to create the best experience for their students''
Meet Asad, who is studying International Communication and Media at Thomas More in Mechelen. Aside from studying, he also has a student job to help support himself financially during his studies in Belgium. He's enthusiastic about his lecturers, who always try their best to coach their students instead of only providing lectures.
Watch the full video to find out more about studing in Ȧ!
Meet Ilaria from Italy
"Quite demanding but really rewarding programme"
Ilaria is studying a Masters in Statistics and Data Science at University of Hasselt. She enjoys how her projects are very hands-on and was excited about her internship in her second year. This allowed Ilaria to really connect to the industry. She encourages everyone to apply to enhance your skills and increase your perspective on the future.
Watch the video for her full account!
Meet Berkay from Turkey
"I like the lifestyle so much"
Berkay is studying a Master in Linguistics & Literature at University of Antwerp. He takes advantage of all the ways to connect with other students and loves studying in different locations.
Take a look at the full video to hear about Berkay's experience studying in Ȧ!
Meet Simi from the United States
"It's easy to get to know people and make friends"
Simi is studying a Master in Social & Cultural Anthropology at KU Leuven. She discovered Belgium through music and seeing that education is very affordable, she chose Ȧ as her study destination.
Watch the full video to hear Simi's experience with studying in Ȧ!
Meet Nina from Lebanon
“Belgium: consider it!”
Nina is studying a Bachelor in International Media and Entertainment Business at Thomas More University of Applied Sciences in Mechelen. She would recommend Ȧ as a study destination because everybody is super friendly, it is a great location in the heart of Europe and it is a great value for money.
Watch the full video and discover what Nina has to say about studying in Ȧ.
Meet Jack from the United States
“Cheaper than Chicago, for sure”
Jack studies a research master in Philosophy at KU Leuven. He talks about the costs of living and studying in Ȧ. In comparison with what you would pay in the United States, studying in Ȧ is quite affordable, he says.
Watch the full video and discover what else Jack wants to share with you about studying in Ȧ.
Meet Davide from Italy
“Making friends here is so easy”
Davide is a classical guitarist and studies at Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel, a conservatory that is part of the Erasmus University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Brussels.
He made a lot of new friends while studying in Ȧ, because it is very easy to start a conversation while wandering around the city or going to a bar to make new friends.
Watch the full video and discover how Davide has experienced studying in Brussels.
Meet Tina from Zimbabwe
“I would like to stay in Belgium to look for a job”
Tina is studying a Bachelor in International Business Management at UCLL, a University of Applied Sciences in Leuven. After her studies she will use the orientation year visa, so she can stay in Belgium for one year to look for a job.
Watch the full video and discover what Tina has to say about studying in Ȧ.
Meet Sesam from Indonesia
“I got a full scholarship from VLIR-UOS”
Sesam is studying a Master in Epidemiology at the University of Antwerp. She received a scholarship from VLIR-UOS. The scholarship paid for her tuition fee and living expenses every month.
Watch the full video and discover how Sesam has experienced studying in Ȧ.
Meet Tereza from Slovakia
“What is a better place to study than in Brussels, at the heart of Europe.”
Tereza is studying a Master in European and International Governance at Vrije Universiteit Brussel.
She talks about the opportunities for internships and jobs in Brussels, the home for international organizations and the European Union.
Watch the full video and discover what Tereza wants to share with you about studying in Brussels.