The higher education system in French-speaking Belgium is varied, diversified and accessible to all. Belgium has some of the finest universities and to schools of arts, from Bachelor level to PhD. The influence of scientific research in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation beyond its borders can be seen from the many Nobel prize winners. The country has produced a number of Nobel prize winners – four of them won it for medicine, three for peace, and one for literature, chemistry and physics each.

As per information shared on the official website of Study in Belgium, Wallonie-Bruxelles Campus which works under the authority of Wallonie-Bruxelles International (The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of French-speaking Belgium) and the Ministry of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation is responsible for ensuring quality teaching and education of the students. 

The agency ensures that international students get useful information and help them in achieving their study plans in Belgium. The network of higher education institutions in the country includes 5 universities, 19 university colleges and 16 schools of arts. 

Cost of study
In French-speaking Belgium, access to higher education is a priority. This is why the Wallonia-Brussels Federation government chooses to subsidise much of the cost of studying. This means that registration fees are fairly low yet the quality of study is excellent. Although the cost of living is relatively low in Belgium, it can vary from one town to another. 

Work while studying
In Belgium, all foreign students, even if from outside the European Economic Area, can work while studying. The only conditions are that they must be enrolled with a higher education institution in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation and must have a valid residence permit. If a foreign student works more than 20 hours a week during the school term, the Immigration Office may consider that the studies pursued are no longer the main activity. This could cause problems when trying to renew the residence permit.

Knowing French language is must
Although many of the Master’s degree courses are delivered partially or entirely in English, the higher education institutions of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation are French-speaking. The language used for teaching and the everyday environment is therefore mainly French. By choosing to study in French-speaking Belgium, the student can enjoy a unique opportunity to improve their French.

Universities in Belgium
Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain)
Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB)
Université de Liège (ULiège)
Université de Mons (UMons)
Université de Namur (UNamur)
Haute École Albert Jacquard (HEAJ)
Haute École Bruxelles-Brabant (HE2B) 
Haute École Charlemagne (HECH)
Haute École EPHEC (EPHEC)
Haute École Francisco Ferrer (HEFF)
Haute École Galilée – IHECS (IHECS)
Haute École ICHEC – ECAM – ISFSC (HE ICHEC – ECAM – ISFSC)
Haute École en Hainaut (HEH)
Haute École Léonard de Vinci (HE Vinci)
Haute École libre de Bruxelles – Ilya Prigogine (HELB)
Haute École libre Mosane (HELMo)
Haute École Louvain en Hainaut (HELHa)
Haute École Lucia de Brouckère (HELDB)
Haute École de Namur-Liège-Luxembourg (HENALLUX)
Haute École provinciale de Hainaut – Condorcet (HE Condorcet)
Haute École de la Province de Liège (HEPL)
Haute École de la Province de Namur (HEPN)
Haute École Robert Schuman (HERS)
Haute École de la Ville de Liège (HEL)

If you are thinking about pursuing your education abroad, Argentina can be one of the good options as it provides top-notch institutes and promising career opportunities. Argentina offers a range of scholarships and financial aid tailored specifically for international students, along with valuable support services provided by many universities, including free Spanish language and cultural courses.

Why consider studying and working in Argentina?

Affordable education: Argentina’s public universities provide tuition-free education for international students, while private institutions offer reasonably priced tuition fees compared to many other countries.

Reputable universities: Argentina is home to several prestigious universities, with the University of Buenos Aires consistently ranked among the top educational institutions in Latin America.

Career opportunities: Argentina’s diverse economy opens up job prospects in various sectors, such as technology, manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism.

Work permits: Upon completing their studies, international students have the opportunity to apply for work permits, allowing them to gain valuable work experience and potentially obtain permanent residency.

Scholarship opportunities in Argentina:

OAS Scholarships: Offered by the Organisation of American States (OAS) in collaboration with Argentine universities, these scholarships cover tuition costs up to $10,000 (Rs 8,31,716) and include benefits like round-trip flights, book allowances, and subsidies. Applicants need to provide TOEFL or IELTS scores for consideration.

Mente Argentina Scholarships: Mente Argentina, a well-known educational institution, offers scholarships for degree courses, diploma courses, internships, and language classes, with benefits including health insurance, tuition fee coverage, travel expenses, and substantial monetary rewards. Proficiency in Spanish is a requirement.

National University of San Juan Scholarships: Undergraduates, graduates, and postgraduate students at the National University of San Juan can qualify for financial assistance, with exemptions of up to fifty or one hundred per cent of tuition fees, depending on the scholarship.

University of Buenos Aires Scholarships: Undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Buenos Aires can access scholarships covering monthly stipends, tuition, accommodation, and transportation, provided they meet the university’s Spanish language proficiency requirements.

Catholic University of Salta Scholarships: The University of Salta offers scholarships for undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students, including the Universidad Católica de Salta Easy scholarship. Proficiency in Spanish is necessary to apply.

Holt Scholarships: The Holt Family Foundation, in collaboration with prominent Argentine educational institutions, offers scholarships. Students living in Argentina and those studying there can apply, with each winner receiving a $1,900 (Rs 1,58,021) grant to support their education and associated expenses. Proficiency in Spanish is a requirement for this scholarship. 

(With inputs from World Scholarship Forum)

The official queen of Halloween, Heidi Klum has often served us with an array of iconic Halloween costumes. The supermodel has multiple standout details going on with every outfit that she wears and always manages to grab the attention. Last year’s costume went viral. The model was dressed as a huge worm and it was the most unique costume on the internet then. Her Halloween looks throughout the years have managed to impress the fashion critics. Recently, her interview with ET Online made headlines. She revealed that she stopped eating and drinking 3 hours beforehand for her worm look. The supermodel mentioned that she has every Halloween costume with her.

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Heidi definitely goes the extra mile to keep up with her annual Halloween fashion parade. A giant worm was truly not on our list and seems like, she is already set for this year. We expect her streak of out-of-the-blue Halloween costumes to continue. She dropped a little hint about this year’s costume. She said in the interview, “I mean the tiniest little hint I can give you is it’s going to be very colourful, and super big. I might need to block a few lanes of the street. ” It is time to take notes from Heidi’s Halloween style before deciding your look for the main day. 

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Heidi Klum’s Halloween fits are the epitome of body-horror and here’s proof.