1. General entry requirements for students from the French-speaking Community in Belgium (Communauté française de Belgique - CfB)
Students must have gained a first cycle university degree recognized by the French-speaking Community as containing the following 108 credits:
Law 6 CREDITS
Economics 15 CREDITS
Management 24 CREDITS
Languages 15 CREDITS
Quantitative Methods 24 CREDITS
Human Sciences 12 CREDITS
Sciences 12 CREDITS
Holders of a first cycle degree containing at least 93 credits of a similar kind may gain entry to this Master by adding the total of missing credits to the first year of their Master’s programme, up to a limit of 15 credits.
If the total of the prerequisite subjects is more than 15 credits, entry to the Master programme is subject to the satisfactory completion of a preparatory year and gaining a maximum of 60 credits.
Note: An insufficient number of credits in languages may be offset by evidence of passing an English test at level B2 of the Common European Framework for languages. Evidence of knowledge of a third language (optional) must also be produced. Link to CEF : for further information on language tests, please email
2. General entry requirements for students who have been awarded a degree outside the French-speaking Community in Belgium
The following three conditions must be fulfilled:
a) A first cycle university degree after three years of study (180 ECTS) including the following 108 credits :
Law 6 CREDITS
Economics 15 CREDITS
Management 24 CREDITS
Languages 15 CREDITS
Quantitative Methods 24 CREDITS
Human Sciences 12 CREDITS
Sciences 12 CREDITS
Holders of a first cycle degree containing at least 93 credits of a similar kind may gain entry to this Master by adding the total of missing credits to the first year of their Master’s programme.
Holders of a first cycle degree which is not in conformity with the European Credits Transfer System (ECTS) are required to show evidence of having taken comparable courses in each of the subjects listed above. The length of any courses both taken and satisfactorily completed are then converted into credits on the basis of a complete first cycle being worth 180 credits and a single year 60 credits.
b) Good knowledge of the languages in which the programme is taught :
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English: results for either the TOEFL or the IELTS test should be included in the application form
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French: students who wish to take courses in French are required to have a first degree in French or to include results for either the TCF or the DEFL test in the application form
c) Evidence of ability to pursue second cycle studies in management science. Students should include the results for either of the following aptitude tests in their application form:
- GMAT
- TageMage
3. Entry requirements for holders of a second cycle university degree
Holders of a second cycle university degree equivalent to the Master’s degree in Business Engineering may be awarded the degree of Master in Business Engineering with a professional focus in one year. In this case, they will be granted exemptions to enable them to build a programme worth a minimum of 60 credits and a maximum of 75 credits, including at least two specialisation option courses (30 credits) and a dissertation (20 credits).
University Bachelors |
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UCL Bachelors
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Bachelor in Business Engineering
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Direct access |
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Bachelor in Engineering
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With minor in management and programme in line with general entry requirements
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On the file: direct access or access with additional training |
Where any necessary additional training does not exceed 15 credits, these may be added to the first year of the Master. If the necessary credits are between 15 and 60 credits, they can be taken during a preparatory year.
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Belgian Bachelors of the French speaking Community
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Bachelor in Business Engineering
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Direct access |
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Belgian Bachelors of the Dutch speaking Community
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Bachelor in Business Engineering
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On the file: direct access or access with additional training |
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Foreign Bachelors
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Bachelor in Business Engineering or equivalent from recognised universities
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On the file: direct access or access with additional training |
Where any necessary additional training does not exceed 15 credits, these may be added to the first year of the Master. If the necessary credits are between 15 and 60 credits, they can be taken during a preparatory year.
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Non university Bachelors |
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None for this Master's degree.
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Holders of a 2nd cycle University degree |
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Special Requirements |
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"Licenciés"
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Masters
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Master in Engineering UCL
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With the minor (1st cycle) management and/or option course (2nd cycle) in management
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On the file: direct access or access with additional training |
Content of the programme dependent on students' prior studies and their specialisation needs
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Holders of a non-University 2nd cycle degree |
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Access |
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Adults taking up their university training
Entry to all Masters (with the exception of Advanced Masters) can be gained through the special procedure for accrediting prior learning and experience known as VAE (validation des acquis de l'expérience).
Professionals who wish to have basic training in management science should consult : http://www.uclouvain.be/72163.html
To see what management courses are available in the continuing education programme, please refer to : http://www.uclouvain.be/iag-formationcontinue.html
For entry to the Master through the VAE procedure, please refer to : www.uclouvain.be/vae
Reminder : all Masters (apart from Advanced Masters) are also accessible on file.
It should be noted that entry to all Masters (with the exception of Advanced Masters) can also be gained on submission of a personal application file.
Admission and Enrolment Procedures for general registration
See the general admission requirements
Specific procedures :
Special procedures:
- Please note the deadline for applications :
- students from the European Union : 31 August
- students from outside the European Union : 30 April
