A historic, walkable, genuinely international city.
BC sits in Zaventem, on the edge of Brussels, a short train ride from the Grand Place, the EU institutions and a city centre built for students. Between lectures you’re never far from a market, a museum, a park, or a waffle house — this is what studying here actually looks like.
Capital of Europe
Home to the EU institutions and 1,000+ international organisations — a front-row seat to European politics and business.
Walkable & Compact
The Grand Place, shops and the EU quarter are a short train or bus ride from campus — no long commutes eating into your day.
Truly Multicultural
With residents from over 180 nationalities, Brussels is one of the most diverse cities in the world — you won’t be the only newcomer here.
Student-Friendly Budget
Lower living costs than Paris or London, with affordable food, transport, and housing across the city.
A city that becomes your second campus
What a week in Brussels actually looks like
The Grand Place
A short train ride from campus, this UNESCO World Heritage square is where students meet after class — gilded guildhalls, open-air cafés, and the Town Hall lit up every evening.
Festivals All Year Round
Half a million fresh begonias turn the Grand Place into a living carpet every two years — one of dozens of free festivals and markets on the city calendar.
Weekend Markets
Independent designers, antique dealers, and local artisans set up under the trees most weekends — a favourite spot to browse between lectures.
Getting Around Is Easy
City bike-shares on every corner, a dense metro and tram network, and a genuinely walkable centre — most students never need a car.
Belgian Waffles, Obviously
You can’t study in Brussels without discovering its waffle houses and chocolatiers — a rite of passage for every new student.
Historic Streets, Everyday Life
Flower-draped cobblestone lanes connect quiet residential blocks to buzzing shopping streets — a city that rewards students who explore on foot.
Frites Culture
Family-run frituurs serving Belgian fries since 1987 are as much a part of daily student life as lecture halls — cheap, delicious, and always nearby.
History Around Every Corner
Baroque churches and quiet garden squares fill the historic centre — green, peaceful spots to unwind between classes.
A Lively City Centre
Boutiques, bakeries, and student-friendly cafés line the pedestrian streets of the city centre — busy by day, and easy to walk at night.
Europe on Your Doorstep
Bruxelles-Central and Brussels-Midi put high-speed trains to Paris, London, and Amsterdam within easy reach of campus — weekend trips across Europe are part of student life here.
The Royal Galleries
One of Europe’s oldest covered shopping arcades, its glass roof arching over boutiques and cafés — a favourite shortcut between classes.
Souvenir Shops & Local Finds
Independent shops selling Belgian chocolate, comic-strip art, and keepsakes fill the lanes around the Grand Place — easy gifts to send back home.
Steps From the EU Institutions
A short tram ride from the European Parliament and Commission — for politics, international relations, or business students, this is the classroom outside the classroom.
Fresh Produce, Steps From the Grand Place
Fruit stalls, chocolate shops, and boutiques line the lanes signposted straight to the Grand Place — everyday errands with a historic backdrop.
Green Plazas Near the Institutions
Open squares with benches, monuments, and bike docks give students a quiet place to sit between classes or meetings downtown.
The Cathedral Is Just Around the Corner
Narrow alleys open suddenly onto grand landmarks — the Gothic Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula is a two-minute detour from the Grand Place.
Sidewalk Café Culture
Outdoor terraces fill the streets of the centre — the default spot for a coffee between lectures or catching up with classmates.
A City That Welcomes Everyone
Families, students, and retirees share the same cobblestones — a safe, easygoing city centre where everyone finds their place.
Ready when you are
Picture yourself studying here?
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