Studying in Belgium vs. Norway
Belgium and Norway are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €1,246 in Belgium and €1,316 in Norway.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Norway
Cheaper monthly living
Belgium
Lower visa proof of funds
Belgium
Side-by-side comparison
Belgium
Norway
Currency
EUR (€)
NOK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
€4,175
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
kr180,000
≈ €16,661 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,246 / mo
kr14,213 / mo
≈ €1,316 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€12,744
Proof of means (≈ €1,062/month) for Type D student visa
kr170,368
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Brussels, Leuven, Ghent, Antwerp
Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Tromso
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.