Student city guide
Study in Mechelen
This guide explains student life in Mechelen, Belgium, including an estimated monthly student budget of $1,080, Temperate maritime climate with mild summers and cool, rainy winters., Type D long-stay student visa guidance, 1 universities. Explore verified details for Belgium below.
Student living overview
- Estimated monthly total
- $1,080
- Climate
- Temperate maritime climate with mild summers and cool, rainy winters.
- Safety score
- 80/100
- English friendliness
- 85%
- Student visa
- Type D long-stay student visa
- Work while studying
- Up to 20 hours per week during term time and a maximum of 600 hours per year.
Estimated monthly costs in USD
- Rent$525
- Food$270
- Transport$32
- Leisure$253
Rent is for asingle room in the Campus Kruidtuin student residence provided by Thomas More University.
Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.
Potential advantages
- Central location between Brussels and Antwerp
- High-quality and affordable student housing
- Safe and walkable historic city center
Considerations
- Weather can be frequently overcast and rainy
- Smaller nightlife scene compared to larger Belgian cities
- High taxes on student jobs exceeding the 600-hour quota
Student housing in Mechelen
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