Why Belgium?
There are many reasons why you'd want to come and study in Belgium. Find out what others are saying about our quirky country that has so much to offer for students from abroad!
Why you will love your stay in Belgium
More than just the centre of Europe!
Tasty Belgium
Tasty Belgium
Belgium is a country for real gourmands. From sweet to savory, this country has it all with the best quality. Belgium is known for its delicious chocolates, waffles, fries and, of course, world’s best beers and many more.
Great Nature
Great Nature
All of our campusses are close to the Belgian coastal side and you're only a train ride away from the green hills of the Ardennes.
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Drive
design your futureInternationalisation is a driving force for self-development and international orientation. From encounters with other people and worldviews, students and staff get inspiration and the drive to professionalize themselves, to engage and to grow into critical and responsible global citizens. International competencies are the driving force in this lifelong learning process.
Connection
design our futureInternationalisation is a key to global engagement: by actively going into dialogue with the working environment and the society, VIVES wants to be a legitimate partner in this globalized world. The university college plays its social role and takes responsibility, by striving for equality, global justice and social protection.
Innovation
open (y)our worldInternationalisation is an inspiration for social change and improvement: more than ever there is a need for knowledge and research to find innovative answers to global and local challenges. International partnerships, contacts, events and networks remain a major source of inspiration and provide a challenging learning environment.