Cost of one year at the university

Tuition

• Total amount: €1,194
• OR free if you are a recipient of a scholarship from the Wallonia-Brussels Federation (FWB)
• OR €374 if you qualify for the “low-income” discount granted by the FWB
• OR €485 if you qualify for the “intermediate income” discount granted by the FWB

To determine the amount you owe AND find out how to submit your application (study grant or reduction) to the FWB’s one-stop
shop, visit the Directorate of Study Grants (DAE) website here: Study Grants - Study Grants.

You can also review the eligibility requirements (study allowance and reductions) and estimate the amount
of your tuition fees.

You can also contact the Student Social Services Office, which will tailor its information to your family situation.

Course Materials

Syllabi 

Printing online course materials, photocopies, books: on average, 350 €.

Students applying for a study grant from the FWB or receiving an FWB scholarship will be notified by email during the academic year regarding the reimbursement procedure for certain required course materials.

However, this amount of 350 € may be exceeded 

• depending on the program of study 
• and depending on other specific expenses (such as lab supplies, travel, internships, field trips, etc.) 

Computer

Having a computer is essential starting in the first year of study.

Housing

• A student apartment on campus, based on 10-month leases, starting at €340/month (all utilities included) + rental security deposit (= €380).
• A student apartment in the city, approximately 400 €/month (+ any utilities) + rental guarantee, based on 10-, 11-, or 12-month leases.

The Walloon Social Credit Society (SWCS) may grant a 0% “rental deposit” loan (subject to certain conditions). More information is available on the SWCS website.

Food

The University of Namur offers its students discounted meals at the university restaurant “l’Arsenal.”

The monthly budget for food depends on: 

• the student’s living situation (commuter or student living in a dorm)
• the meal plan chosen (meals eaten out, cooked at home, or in student housing)
• and their financial resources.

However, €400 is currently the estimated average monthly budget for a student living on their own who covers their living expenses entirely by themselves seven days a week.

Transportation

• For commuting students: SNCB Student Pass / TEC Bus Pass (€12/year for those under 25). Combined SNCB + TEC/STIB Pass.
• For students living in student housing: SNCB Student Multi Pass / TEC bus pass (€12/year if under 25)

In addition to all these expenses, there are also living expenses, miscellaneous costs, and leisure expenses.