Student kot in Tournai
Belgian student city.
Renting a kot in Tournai, step-by-step
Finding a kot in Tournai means settling in Belgium's oldest city (founded by the Romans in the 3rd century), just steps from the French border. With UCLouvain FUCAM Tournai, HELHa, HEH, and Institut Saint-Luc (fine arts, architecture), Tournai welcomes around 6,500 students. The Notre-Dame Cathedral (UNESCO) and the Beffroi (UNESCO) give the city a rare historical setting. The median rent for a kot in Tournai is €320/month including utilities, among the lowest in Belgium. Lille is 25 min by train away, Brussels 55 min.
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Questions about housing in Tournai
What's the average price of a kot in Tournai? +
The median rent in Tournai is €320/month including utilities in 2026. Kots in residential areas start at €270. The historic centre (Grand-Place) ranges between €300 and €420. Tournai is one of the cheapest student cities in Belgium, ahead of Mons and Charleroi.
Is Tournai a good student city? +
Yes if you want an intimate setting. 6,500 students = everyone knows each other, warm student life, authentic neighbourhood vibe. UCLouvain FUCAM specializes in management sciences with an excellent job placement rate. ESA Saint-Luc stands out in architecture and arts. Proximity to Lille (25 min) broadens cultural options.
Where can you go out as a student in Tournai? +
Quai du Marché au Poisson and Place Saint-Pierre have the main bars. The Doudou weekend (Tournai folklore), local festivals, and proximity to Lille round out the offer. Students often take the 25 min train to Lille on Thursday nights.
Is Tournai well-located? +
Very much so — Lille 25 min by train, Brussels-Midi 55 min, Courtrai 15 min. Lille-Lesquin airport (France) 40 min away, Brussels-Zaventem 1h10. For students from French Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Tournai is an accessible Belgian alternative without heavy relocation.