Studying in Belgium vs. United Kingdom
Belgium and United Kingdom 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 €1,836 in United Kingdom.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Belgium
Cheaper monthly living
Belgium
Lower visa proof of funds
Belgium
Side-by-side comparison
Belgium
United Kingdom
Currency
EUR (€)
GBP (£)
Public tuition (annual)
€4,175
£22,000
≈ €25,740 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
£38,000
≈ €44,460 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,246 / mo
£1,569 / mo
≈ €1,836 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€9,108
Proof of means (≈ €759/month) for Type D student visa
£12,006
UKVI maintenance (outside London)
Cities tracked
Brussels, Leuven, Ghent, Antwerp
London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.