Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Rughi
From: University of Manchester
To: ULB
2025 • Full year
The campus isn't that cool but it offers multiple societies and associations for all types of people..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
800
Where was it located?
City centre
How can someone find this place?
University website on accomodation, check out private residences.
Would you recommend it?
Yes
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
N/A
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Writing and Speaking classes to familiarize yourself with the culture of the country.
Do you have some tips?
The campus isn't that cool but it offers multiple societies and associations for all types of people
Best trips to do?
Everything is close by, wheter is by coach, train or plain you can visit mainland Europe easily
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Brussels?
Everything is closed on Sunday
Camille
From: EM Normandie Business School UK Ltd
To: KU Leuven
2025 • Fall
The Brussels campus is good, but I visited the Leuven campus and I think it's even better (it reminds me of my home university in Oxford). However, the…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
450
Where was it located?
Near the Atomium
How can someone find this place?
https://www.1toit2ages.be/
Would you recommend it?
Yes, it was great because the owner was only there one day a week, so I had the house to myself with my flatmate, who was two years younger than me. We had large bedrooms and shared a bathroom, living room and kitchen.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Cheapest beer => Beer Capital, Best shots => La Machine, Club => Chez Ginette
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Finance classes are very difficult because the level is very high. My university is a private business school, whereas KU Leuven is a university. There are 600 students per class, whereas at my home university there were a maximum of 40. So I didn't like the teaching style here at all.
Do you have some tips?
The Brussels campus is good, but I visited the Leuven campus and I think it's even better (it reminds me of my home university in Oxford). However, the Brussels campus is well located in the city centre. Enrolment was easy and we had a good induction week. But if I were offered the chance to go back, I would decline.
Best trips to do?
Bruges, Anvers, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Cologne, Paris Tickets are very cheap
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Brussels?
Take the annual student card for underground and bus, it's only 12€ for the whole year.
Rughi
From: University of Manchester
To: ULB
2025 • Full year
Yes it’s close to the city centre but far from the universities..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
800
Where was it located?
City centre
How can someone find this place?
University website
Would you recommend it?
Yes it’s close to the city centre but far from the universities
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
N/a
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
N/a
Do you have some tips?
Very hard to get in contact with professors or staff
Best trips to do?
Everything is close by, it’s easy to go anywhere by bus/train
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Brussels?
Food expenses are a bit high and bureaucracy is slow
