The information about this Country was updated on 06/November/2023.
Outgoing students
Erasmus+ Inclusion Support
This support measures are put in place with the support of the Erasmus+ programme. For additional information, check the National Policies section.
Definition of students with fewer opportunities
According to our legislation defining inclusive higher education in Belgium French-community, a student with a disability is a "student with a long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory deficiency, which combined with various obstacles may hinder his or her full and effective participation in education on the basis of equality with others ".
Those aspects are covered by two decrees adressing inclusive higher education and inclusive lifelong learning:
* Decree on Inclusive Higher Education for Students with Disabilities, January 30, 2014
* Decree on Inclusive Life Long learning, June 30, 2016
The commitment of higher education institutions to inclusive higher education and life long learning must be made explicit in their description of educational policy and must be included on the website accessible to prospective students.
Target groups
Grants
Special Needs support: Who is eligible to request real cost support
Other Inclusion support provided
National Inclusion Support
This support measures for outgoing students are put in place with national resources.
Incoming students
National Inclusion Support
This support measures for incoming students are put in place with national resources.
National Policies
Erasmus+ National Inclusion Strategy
National definition of underrepresented groups in Higher Education
Strategies and policy measures to widen participation in Higher Education
Strategies and policy measures related to Mobility in Higher Education
In Belgium, French Community, national funds are allocated since 2018 for mobility of students with disabilities. This subsidy covers additional costs (purchase of specific equipment, support staff, etc.) for international mobilities (in addition to Erasmus+ mobilities) and mobilities between HEI in the 3 Belgian Communities.
For people with special needs, in addition to the E+ mobility grant, it has been decided since 2018 to allocate € 10,000 per year from the FAME budget (Fond d’Aide à la Mobilité Étudiante) and € 5,000 from the Erasmus Belgica budget for students with disabilities. The student submits an application to the National Agency via his or her institution. This subsidy covers additional costs (purchase of specific equipment, support staff, etc.).
AEF-Europe website: