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Please, i will arrive at Brussels, 15th of September as a researcher at VUB with my wife. However, I need an affordable accommodation which I can use to officially register at the municipality. Getting an airbnb is not so good for me, as it will take the little cash i am supposed to get for accomodation, and my employer won't also pay me until i have a bank account, which is also impossible without an official accomodation

DeeKeem:
Student jobs are available and easy to get in Belgium especially in the Flanders region. You work 20 hours a week, but can work more hours during the holidays

Belgium gives you 1 year after your studies to look for a job. The requirements are similar to what you need to get your permit: Insurance, proof of funds, Belgium degree certificate etc. I believe are the main ones. You can search for more details online just Google "zoekjaar Belgium"

For the Belgium study visa you need one of the three: blocked account, Annexe 32 (Sponsorship) or Scholarship

Learning the language is always advantageous. Getting a job without knowing the language depends on your experience, what you studied, skills and certificates you have etc