Belgium announces new, stricter requirements for non-European international students’ residency rights. New policy aims to eliminate loopholes and prevent education system abuse by foreigners.
Foreign students must earn at least sixty credits within their initial two years.
Annual requirements increase as students progress, demanding at least forty credits per year. Maximum study durations for advanced degrees are sharply clarified under updated government regulations now.
Students switching programs repeatedly to extend stays will face stricter oversight and refusals. Unrecognized schools now face tougher visa scrutiny, reducing approval rates for student applications.