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University of Mons
Mons, Belgium
"A Wallonia university in Mons and Charleroi, formed in 2009"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#781 (QS)
PSW VISA
12 months (orientation year)
About University of Mons
The University of Mons (UMONS) was officially formed in 2009 from the merger of the University of Mons-Hainaut and the Faculte polytechnique de Mons. It welcomes students in Mons and Charleroi in Wallonia. UMONS is known for engineering (Faculte polytechnique), sciences, economics and management (Warocque School of Business), translation and interpreting, and psychology. Most programmes are in French. UMONS ranked #781 in QS 2026 and in the 801-850 band in QS 2027.
Rankings & Recognition
#781
Ranked #781 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (801-850 in QS 2027).
Accreditations & Memberships
French Community of Belgium (FWB)
Wallonia universities network
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with University of Mons's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Employer Reputation
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Citations per Faculty
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Key Facts
2009 (merger)
Formed
Mons + Charleroi
Cities
801-850
QS 2027
EUR 5,369 / year
Non-EU Fee
Mainly French
Language
Popular Programs
Engineering (Polytech)
Economics and Management (Warocque)
Translation and Interpreting
Psychology
Sciences
Architecture
Application Details
Application Route
UMONS online application
Deadline
approx. 30 April 2027
French Programmes
French approx. B2
Work rights
20 hours per week
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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French (French-taught)
|
approx. B2 (DELF / TCF / exam) |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
88%
I-20 Processing
Long-stay student visa (type D)
Post-Study Work
12 months (orientation year)
Green Card Pathway
Single permit / EU Blue Card
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
WBI / ARES grants
Career Outcomes
7%
Placement Ratio
12 months (orientation year)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Schools — Polytech Mons, Warocque
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
UMONS teaches in Mons and Charleroi in the province of Hainaut, Wallonia.
Campus Details
2
cities in Wallonia
Main
campus in Mons
Charleroi
campus
Small
& friendly university
1
hour from Brussels
Close
to the French border
Teaching
mainly in French
Campus Forecast
Summer (Jun–Aug): 13–23°C
Autumn (Sep–Nov): 5–16°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): 1–6°C
Spring (Mar–May): 4–16°C
Rain throughout the year
Grey winters with occasional frost
Bring a waterproof jacket & warm layers
Student Life & Housing
Housing
University residences or private student rooms (kot)
Dining
University restaurants (resto) and city cafes
Health & Wellness
Health insurance required; student wellbeing services
Activities & Clubs
Student associations (kringen / cercles)
Sports
Cultural events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
International Students
Countries Represented
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition non-EU (2026-27)
EUR 5,369 (1,194 + 4,175)
Proof of funds (2026-27)
EUR 1,062 / month (12,744 / year)
D visa fee
EUR 250 + contribution
Intakes & Deadlines
Programmes start in mid-September. Non-EU applications for the French Community usually close around 30 April (some programmes earlier); apply from early in the year.
Scholarships at University of Mons
2 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Indian Class 12 with French Community equivalence; French approx. B2.
Postgraduate
Recognised bachelor's in the field; French approx. B2 for French-taught master's.
English Proficiency
French (French-taught)
approx. B2 (DELF / TCF / exam)Required Documents
Passport copy
Bachelor degree certificate and transcripts
Class 10 and 12 marksheets
English test (IELTS / TOEFL)
CV and motivation letter
Proof of funds (blocked account / Annex 32)
Medical certificate
Police clearance certificate
Admission letter
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the English-taught programme and entry rules on umons.ac.be.
2
Apply online
Apply online before the non-EU deadline with transcripts and English scores.
3
Admission letter
Receive the admission / enrolment letter from the university.
4
Show funds
Prove EUR 1,062 per month via blocked account, scholarship or guarantor (Annex 32).
5
Type D visa
Apply for the long-stay student visa (type D) at VFS / TLS Belgium in India.
6
Arrive & register
Register at the town hall within 8 days to get your A-card residence permit.
Campus & Location
UMONS teaches in Mons and Charleroi in the province of Hainaut, Wallonia.
Master's
2
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Master's
Master in Civil Engineering
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Master's
Master in Management Sciences
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