Decree of March 31st 2004 defining higher education, favoring its integration in the European framework of higher education and refinancing universities.
The admission requirements have to be met at the time of enrolment at the university.
The mentioned information may of modification for 2014-2015
All information can be obtained from the University’s Enrolment Office (Service des inscriptions – SIC).
The following students, after meeting the conditions set by the academic authorities, have access to the complementary Master’s degree with the aim of obtaining the grade that these studies sanction:
- An academic Master’s degree within the same field allowing 2nd-cycle studies, including at least 120 credits
- An academic Master’s degree, following a decision by the academic authorities, under the complementary conditions that they set and as a result of a motivated decision by the jury
- An academic grade which is similar to those mentioned above, issued by the Flemish Community, the German Community or the Royal Military Academy, under the same conditions
- A foreign academic grade that has been acknowledged as being equivalent to those mentioned above, in application of this decree, a European-level directive or an international convention, under the same conditions
- Under the same conditions, one or several titles or academic grade issued by the Flemish Community, the German Community or the Royal Military Academy, sanctioning 2nd-cycle studies and valued at least 300 credits by the jury, or sanctioning 2nd-cycle studies and valued at least 240 credits completed of 60 credits, the all that must be valued by the jury according to the decree of March 31st, 2004 (art 54, 5 °)
In the event of the divergence between the different linguistic versions of the present conditions, the French version shall prevail
Spécific Admission and Enrolment Procedures for General Registation
1. Eligibility
The programme is open to student from any country who can show a deep interest in international economic relations or in management of the economy of developing countries or those in transition towards a market economy.
The programme is open to holders of a second cycle degree in Economics whose prior training can be validated for at least 300 credits. Applications from candidates who hold a degree in another area corresponding to a minimum of 300 credits will be considered by the admissions committee.
Entry to the programme is based on an application file which should be submitted to the inter-university admission committee whose decision is final.
2. Admission documents
The Admissions Committee will make its decision on the basis of the following documents :
University application form ;
CV ;
Certified copy of university degrees ;
2 letters of reference (on the ad hoc form) ;
Standard language test or other evidence of ability to take courses either in French or English depending on the language of instruction. Ability to read English where the programme is in French;
Detailed list of courses taken and results obtained at university ;
Covering letter.
Prior professional experience is an advantage. Young candidates are recommended to mention any experience in research, management or economic policy, even if brief or on a part-time basis.
Students without a grant who have been accepted by the academic committee must fulfil the following administrative requirements : approval of their finance plan and production of all the documents required in support of the enrolment form from the enrolment section of the university.
3. Visas and finance
The legislation on visas may require certain candidates to show detailed evidence of their ability to fund their expenses in Belgium.
Accessible to adults
The entry requirements give priority to students who have some professional experience. As a result, the average age is around 28 - 30 (within an overall range of 23 to 40).