Are you ready for the ultimate stretch towards a successful career in business or economics? With an academic degree, you should find a match amongst the 8 English-language master programmes and an advanced master’s programme at the Faculty of Economics and Business.
KU Leuven not only stands out for being at the centre of learning for almost six centuries and being named the highest ranked university in Belgium, it is also one of the oldest and most renowned universities in Europe. With its wide range of programmes taught in English, KU Leuven offers a truly international experience, high-quality education and cutting-edge innovation. The Faculty of Economics and Business is the largest of KU Leuven’s 15 faculties with campuses in Leuven, Brussels, Antwerp and Kortrijk. It prepares students for successful careers in the corporate world, in research and in national and international public policy-making bodies.
Choose the right master’s programmes 2021-2022
Want to discover more about our master’s programmes at the Faculty of Economics and Business KU Leuven? They are grouped into 3 specialist clusters. Each master’s programme requires specific knowledge and skills, so it is important to check the admission requirements and carefully consider whether your current degree complements ambitions.
Cluster 1 – Business Economics
- Master of Science in Business Administration
- Master of Science in Business Economics
- Master in Science in Information Management
- Master of Science in International Business Economics and Management
Cluster 2 – Economics
Cluster 3 – Engineering for Business
- Master of Science in Business Engineering
- Master of Science in Business and Information Systems Engineering
- Master of Science in Actuarial and Financial Engineering
If you already have an academic degree in economics and business, then you can probably apply directly for different programmes in the “Business Economics” cluster, and depending on your analytical, mathematical and statistical knowledge, you may be eligible for programmes in the “Economics” and “Engineering for Business” clusters as well.
With an academic degree in a field different from economics and business, you are still able to study at the Faculty of Economics and Business. Check out the options in the “Business Economics” cluster.
Watch our professors explain why you should apply for these master's programmes on our YouTube channel.
Student and Alumni Ambassadors
Finally, why not meet the Student and Alumni Ambassadors, as they can help you understand what it means to be a student at KU Leuven’s Faculty of Economics and Business.
“Whatever your choice may be, KU Leuven has plenty of helping hands who will graciously guide you at every step of the way.” Sanhatul Tajrian – Bangladesh, Master of Business Administration
"I am truly impressed by the professors’ abilities to present economic concepts in ways that makes them easy to understand. " Lynn Kurniawan – Indonesia, Master of International Business Economics and Management
“The faculty is at the forefront of economic research in Europe and has distinguished professors that one can learn a lot from.” Satya Dixit – India, Master of Economics
“The KU Leuven experience is not limited to an excellent education. It also extends to a rich student life, and ample resources for professional and academic guidance.” Qais Iwidat – Palestine, Master of Advanced Studies in Economics
"Thanks to my faculty and professors, I have improved my quantitative and science-based skills in business and information technologies." Elena Tiukhova – Russia, Master of Business and Information Systems Engineering
“I am very satisfied with its excellence in terms of the rigorous curriculum, the very high quality of teaching and the versatility of the acquired skills besides the numerous networking opportunities which the Faculty of Economics and Business offers.” - Qusai AM Iwidat – Palestine, Master of Actuarial and Financial Engineering
If you have any questions regarding our programmes, deadlines, tuition fees,… visit our website for Prospective Students. You can also chat with us every Tuesday (1-4 PM) and every Thursday (9-12 AM) (UTC +1) via this website.
