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Masters in Computer Science in Belgium

A master's in Computer Science deepens your foundation in algorithms, systems and software, with electives in AI, machine learning, cloud and security. Here is how studying it in Belgium works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.

  • 3 universities compared
  • From ₹18 lakh – ₹24 lakh
  • Intakes: September (main)
  • Post-study work

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Masters in Computer Science in Belgium: what does it cost and is it worth it?

A master's in Computer Science in Belgium usually takes 1–2 years. On our list, 3 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹18 lakh – ₹24 lakh (UGent) to ₹18 lakh – ₹28 lakh (KU Leuven). After graduating: search year of up to 12 months to look for work.

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Official sources: Study in Flanders

Masters in Computer Science in Belgium at a glance

Duration
1–2 years
Tuition (international)
≈ €1,000 – €8,000 per year depending on university and program
Living costs
≈ €900 – €1,200 per month
Typical budget
₹10–20 lakh per year
Intakes
September (main), February (selected programs)
English tests
IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
GRE / GMAT
GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
Post-study work
Search year of up to 12 months to look for work

Overview

Why study Computer Science in Belgium?

A master's in Computer Science deepens your foundation in algorithms, systems and software, with electives in AI, machine learning, cloud and security.

Belgium offers KU Leuven and Ghent are among Europe's top research universities, moderate tuition for a Western European degree and home of EU institutions and international organisations.

Universities

Universities for Computer Science in Belgium

Sorted by total cost for the whole program, in rupees.

Universities for Computer Science in Belgium
UniversityCityTuition a yearTotal in ₹
UGentGhent€1,000 – €6,000₹18 lakh – ₹24 lakh
VUBBrussels€3,000 – €6,000₹20 lakh – ₹24 lakh
KU LeuvenLeuven€4,000 – €12,000₹18 lakh – ₹28 lakh

Specialisations

Popular Computer Science specialisations

Artificial Intelligence & ML

Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Belgium.

Software Engineering

Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Belgium.

Distributed & Cloud Systems

Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Belgium.

Cyber Security

Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Belgium.

Human-Computer Interaction

Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Belgium.

Eligibility

Entry requirements

Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.

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  • Bachelor's: B.Tech/BE in CSE, IT or ECE
  • Bachelor's: B.Sc/BCA with strong maths (for some universities)
  • Bachelor's: Other engineering branches with programming coursework
  • Prerequisite: Data structures and algorithms
  • Prerequisite: Discrete maths / linear algebra
  • Prerequisite: At least one programming language
  • English: IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
  • GRE/GMAT: GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs

Careers

Careers after Computer Science in Belgium

Careers after Computer Science in Belgium
Common rolesSkills employers look for
Software EngineerPython, Java or C++
Machine Learning EngineerSystem design
Cloud / DevOps EngineerMachine learning basics
Backend DeveloperGit and cloud platforms
Research EngineerPython, Java or C++

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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. Belgium offers KU Leuven and Ghent are among Europe's top research universities. Typical roles afterwards include Software Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer and Cloud / DevOps Engineer.

On our list: UGent, VUB and KU Leuven.

From ₹18 lakh – ₹24 lakh at UGent up to ₹18 lakh – ₹28 lakh, including living and one-time costs.

Most universities accept b.Tech/BE in CSE, IT or ECE, b.Sc/BCA with strong maths (for some universities) and other engineering branches with programming coursework, with data structures and algorithms, discrete maths / linear algebra and at least one programming language, plus IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university.

Search year of up to 12 months to look for work. During your studies: up to 20 hours a week during term.

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