Cost of a year of university studies

Registration fees

Minerval: 835€

Or depending on the case:

• Free if you benefit from a study allowance (scholarship status) from the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles;
• an "intermediate" amount if you benefit from a reduction granted by the Cellule sociale des étudiants :
  • based on criteria established by the FWB: €374
  • based on criteria established by the University: €485

Didactic materials

Syllabi

Online course printing, photocopies, books: on average €350.

Students who receive or will receive a study allowance from the Fédération Wallonie Bruxelles in the course of the academic year, will be able to obtain financial intervention according to the courses taken into consideration (based on a list of courses that correspond to the conditions specified in the decree). A specific e-mail will be sent to the students concerned during the academic year.

This amount of €350 may, however, be exceeded
- depending on the study option
- and depending on other specific expenses (such as laboratory equipment, travel, internships, visits, ...)

Computer

Having a computer proves indispensable from the first year of study.

Accommodation

• A kot at the University, based on 10-month contracts, from €330/month (all charges included) + rental guarantee (= €380).
• A kot in town, indicatively €400 (+ possible charges) + rental guarantee, based on 10, 11 or 12-month contracts.

The Société Wallonne du Crédit Social (SWCS) can grant a 0% "rental guarantee" loan (under certain conditions). More information on the SWCS website.

Food

The University of Namur offers its students a discounted food offer at the university restaurant "l'Arsenal".

The monthly food budget depends on:

• the student's situation (commuter or koteur)
• the formula chosen (meals eaten out, cooked with family or in kot)
• and his/her resources.

However, €400 is currently the estimated average monthly budget for a student who is isolated and assumes living expenses alone 7 days a week.

Transport

• For commuter students: Student SNCB pass / TEC bus pass (€12/year if under 25). Combined SNCB + TEC/STIB pass.
• For the commuter student: Student Multi SNCB pass / TEC bus pass (12 €/year if under 25)

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