Brussels School of International Studies at University of Kent

At the University of Kent’s Brussels campus, with students from so many different countries, we recognise that attending university abroad may be a daunting experience for many. With this in mind we have arranged a cross-section of support services designed to ensure that can get the most out of your time in Brussels and be able to focus upon your studies.

Student Support can help students with a range of concerns from how to apply for funding for equipment and helpers to discussing special arrangements for exams. Assistance is available according to specific needs and staff in Cantebury have many years experience in assisting students from around the world with individual queries.

At the University of Kent’s Brussels campus, with students from so many different countries, we understand that finding a place to live during your studies can be nervewracking. Try not to panic though as with a little preparation in advance, this is not a difficult process.

Most students worry about finding accommodation ahead of arrival but there are lots of options for accommodation and we find that ost students find somewhere to live wtihin one or two weeks after arrival, sometimes earlier.

• ULB has four main libraries

• The VUB library contains roughly 400,000 volumes, mostly kept at the Central Library

• Brussels has a range of specialist libraries including the Royal Library, the Library of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belgium, the Central Library of the European Commission, and the Library of the Embassy of the United States of America.

Brussels students have full electronic access to all University of Kent online facilities through their Kent ID login.

The University of Kent WiFi service eduroam can be used with a Kent IT account, and by visitors from other eduroam institutions.

All foreign residents in Belgium are required by law to have health coverage. Belgium’s mutualités offer excellent coverage at around €25 a month. However, there is often a six-month waiting period to enrol.