Top 5 Best Student Cities in Belgium
When do you think about Belgium, what kind of images are coming up to you? Belgium is one of the developed countries in Europe with a high level of income, social benefits, and education. This country is known for its high standard of living and also public safety. In this small country, there are three official languages: German, Dutch, French. Especially, its Dutch language has a unique dialect called Flemish. More than 100,000 students study in Belgium to pursue their passionate academic interests. Let´s explore the best student cities in Belgium.
Best 5 Student Cities in Belgium
1. Brussels
2. Antwerp
3. Leuven
4. Ghent
5. Liege
1. Brussels
Along with the sweet scent of Belgien waffles, Brussels is known for its cuisine and gastronomy, as well as its historical and architectural landmarks; some of them are registered as UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Grand Place. Have you heard of Belgian comics? Belgian comics play a role as a center of the European comic industry. Due to its long tradition of Belgian comics, Brussels has its fame as the capital of the comic strip.
The Université libre de Bruxelle, a French-speaking university, with about 20,000 students, has three campuses in the city. The most popular faculties are bio-engineering and European studies. Saint-Louis University, Brussels (also known as UCLouvain Saint-Louis — Bruxelles) was founded in 1858 and is specialized in social and human sciences. Also, there is a university for the military in Brussels: Royal military academy. This school offers the education of the officers of the four important parts of the Belgian defense (Army, Air Force, Navy, Medical).
2. Antwerp
Antwerp is located 40 kilometers (25 mi) north of Brussels. Antwerp is a port city. The Port of Antwerp is one of the biggest in the world, ranking second in Europe and the top 20 globally. The city is also known for its diamond industry and trade. Both economically and culturally, Antwerp is and has long been an important city in Europe.
The University of Antwerp is a major Belgian university located in the city of Antwerp. The University of Antwerp has about 20,000 students, which makes it the third-largest university in Flanders. The University of Antwerp is characterized by its high standards in education, internationally competitive research, and entrepreneurial approach. It was founded in 2003 after merging with three smaller universities. Every year, approximately 2000 international students visit here to study.
3. Leuven
Leuven is the capital and largest city of the province of Flemish Brabant. It is located about 25 kilometers east of Brussels. The city is home to the headquarters of Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world’s largest beer brewer. Especially, Leuven is known as the university city since 1425, because KU Leuven, Belgium’s largest university is located here.
According to Reuters, KU Leuven is Europe’s most innovative university, and it contributes to much of the local economy: dozens of companies in high technology fields such as biotech, robotics, additive manufacturing and IT, are located near these research institutes on the Arenberg Science Park. Also, it is the oldest Catholic university in the world. KU Leuven never ranks bottom, but it consistently puts its name among the top 100 universities in the world by major ranking tables.
4. Ghent
Ghent is a port and university in Belgium. It is the third-largest city in Belgium. The city preserves well the medieval architecture remains intact. Also, the city center is carfree. The city has also its fame for the ten-day-long Ghent Festival which is held annually and attracts 1–1.5 million visitors. This festival is all about music and theater. Besides stage events, there are street acts such as mimes and buskers.
Ghent University is a historic university, founded in 1817. As one of the major universities in Belgium, the university offers 11 faculties with a wide range of courses. In 1930, the university became the first Dutch-speaking university in Belgium. This university has a high reputation: It consistently ranks among the best 100 universities in the world.
5. Liege
Liege is situated in the east of Belgium. It is the most economically important city in the Walloon region. Historically, Liège was one of the most important industrial centers in Europe, particularly in the steel industry. Liège has also been playing a major role in gunsmithing since the Middle ages and the arms industry is still strong today.
The University of Liège is a major public university of the French Community of Belgium. Its official language is French. There are over 2000 researchers and technicians, who are involved in a wide variety of academic subjects. Next to the campus of the University of Liège, a science park is located which is the center of high technology businesses.
What is the best way to travel best student cities in Europe?
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