Specialisation at K.U.Leuven - EEA
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Regulative framework
The enrolment category of “specialisation student” was introduced following a legal change in which the status of “free researcher” was rescinded, which in turn meant that some international students and researchers needed to be reclassified. This category only existed at the Faculty of Medicine for so-called 'clinical observers', and was extended to all faculties following a decision of the Executive Board.Definition
This form concerns EEA citizens who are attached to a specialised education programme for a longer period of time (over three months, though no more than 24 months), with the intention of attaining a certificate or an attestation of competence within a specialised subject area, either with a scholarship or with their own means.Status
Status in Belgium:- EEA citizens can come to Belgium without any foregoing procedures. Once they are enrolled at K.U.Leuven, they must request the EEA citizen’s identity card (blue identity card) from the municipal offices.
- They have the status of "student" and must enrol at the Registrar’s Office as specialisation students. The enrolment fee is stipulated by the university’s governing body and amounts to 208 euro.
- Upon enrolment, they receive all the necessary certificates for their stay at K.U.Leuven and in Belgium. They must present themselves to the municipal offices within 8 business days. In the event that they have a scholarship, the International Office co-ordinates the scholarship administration.
Research type
They follow a specialisation programme within a specific field of study.Financing
A scholarship is possible for a maximum period of 24 months.| Fiscal statute | Entirely tax-exempt. |
| Social security contributions | Exempt. |
| Scholarship amount | This depends on the budget of the financial source; the scholarship must equal between 860 euro per month (minimum) and 100% of the net salary of an assistant (maximum). |
Status concerning the immigration authorities
No work permit is required.Required insurance
- Accident and third party civil liability: as a student, in effect after enrolment
- Health insurance: E-form.
- Insurance for personal third party civil liability: optional, 13 euro.
Regulations
In preparation.
