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Students in Belgium
Belgium is an overall great place to study especially if you have your heart set on a diplomatic or policy making career. The EU and NATO both have their headquarters here which means you could quite possibly be rubbing shoulders with those people making the headlines of today. And generally speaking where there's a large concentration of the world's powerful in one place there are sure to be a variety of academic and career opportunities and there are: usually with that extra tinge of luxury, sophistication, and comfort one would expect for such a renowned country and its international institutions.
What and where to study in Belgium
Belgium hosts a variety of top universities with world-wide reputations engaged in cutting edge research. Check out the following names to lead you to a myriad of cool disciplines, gorgeous campuses, and devoted profs: Catholic University of Louvain, Vrije University Brussels, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Catholic University of Leuven, the University of Ghent and last but certainly not least the Antwerp Fashion Academy. All these universities offer a mix of first class instruction in the arts and sciences. Biomedical, linguistics, political science and international fashion are just some of the subjects you'll be able to find here and, if you're lucky, come away with a prestigious degree (or two).
Links:
www.topuniversities.com
www.ua.ac.be/main.aspx
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vrije_Universiteit_Brussel
www.ugent.be/en
Foreign students in Belgium
Belgium and its capital Brussels are without any doubt cosmopolitan centres of learning. The small size of the country and its proximity to major international cities such as London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt are extra bonuses not to be overlooked. Due to its political, economic, and cultural importance Brussels attracts thousands of 'foreigners' although here it is hard to pin down the exact definition of what is truly 'local'. After all Brussels peddles or promulgates (depending on your point of view) the dream of a united, prosperous, safe, and open Europe. So if you're 'foreign' relax you are sure to feel at home here.
Links:
www.worldstudent.com/
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