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Bachelor of Business Administration (Brussels) (180 ECTS) Bachelor of Science

 

Students with a degree obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community

Direct

For admission to this programme, the general admission requirements for a bachelor programme apply:
1°      a Flemish degree of secondary education; awarded in the school year 2024-2025 or earlier;
1°/1   a Flemish degree of secondary education, educational qualification level 4, awarded as of the school year 2024-2025;
2°      a Flemish degree of short-course higher education;
3°      a Flemish degree of higher education for social advancement, with the exception of the certificate of pedagogic aptitude (Getuigschrift Pedagogische Bekwaamheid), or
4°      a degree or certificate, awarded in the context of the Flemish HBO (hoger beroepsonderwijs)
4°/1   a Flemish bachelor's or master's degree



Students with a degree not obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community

Students who did not obtain their previous degree(s) at an institution of the Flemish Community should submit an application via the Admissions Office: https://www.kuleuven.be/english/application/.

You can find a list of core documents, which should be submitted with every application, here: https://www.kuleuven.be/english/application/requesteddocuments.

Diploma requirements

A.  Applicants who obtained a secondary education degree or university degree awarded by a recognized educational institution from a country that is part of the European Economic Area or Switzerland can be admitted provided they can be admitted in that country to a programme that is equivalent to the Bachelor of Business Administration and provided they meet the English language proficiency requirements (see below).

B.  Applicants who obtained a secondary education degree or university degree awarded by a recognized educational institution from a country that is not part of the European Economic Area or Switzerland can be admitted on the condition that this qualification grants access to a Bachelor's programme in the country where it has been awarded, comparable to a Flemish Bachelor's degree, and on the condition that the degree or certificate in question is authenticated. In addition, candidates are required to submit a proof of proficiency in mathematics (SAT/ACT/OMPT-A/AP Calculus AB, see below). All applicants also need to meet the English language proficiency requirements (see below).

C.  Applicants who have obtained a European Baccalaureate diploma, an International Baccalaureate diploma or an official French Baccalaureate diploma acknowledged by AEFE can be admitted provided they meet the English language proficiency requirements (see below).

D.  Applicants who have been awarded the General Certificate of Education (GCE) can be eligible for admission if they can prove to have passed at least three A-Level subjects. Of these A-Level subjects, Mathematics is compulsory, while Economics, Accounting and Finance or Business Studies are recommended. Minimum grade for all three A-levels is 'B'. Applicants with a grade 'C' can still be considered eligible after a favourable decision taken by the Admissions Committee of the faculty on the basis of an evaluation of the entire application file and previous education qualifications of the applicant. If the GCE A-Level certificates have been obtained in a country that is not part of the European Economic Area or Switzerland, candidates are required to submit an additional proof of proficiency in mathematics (SAT/ACT/OMPT-A/AP Calculus AB, see below). All applicants also need to meet the English language proficiency requirements (see below).

E.  Applicants who have been awarded an American secondary education degree obtained outside the USA but accredited by specific accreditation bodies can be admitted provided they submit a proof of proficiency in mathematics (SAT/ACT/OMPT-A/AP Calculus AB, see below).

Language requirements

All applicants must prove their English language proficiency by means of an IELTS Academic or TOEFL test. The minimum score for IELTS is 6.5 (with a minimum sub-score of 6.0 for each of the four skills - Listening, Writing, Speaking and Reading). The minimum score for TOEFL internet based test is 90 (with a minimum sub-score of 20 for each of the four skills - Listening, Writing, Speaking and Reading). Candidates who obtained the CPE Certificate or the CAE Certificate meet the minimum requirement of the English language proficiency as well.

An exemption from the proof of English proficiency by means of the above mentioned tests is only possible in one of the following cases:
-  Applicants who hold a secondary education degree or a higher education degree obtained in Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom or the USA: the degree and transcripts suffice, provided they can prove that the entire study was completed in English.
-  Applicants holding an International Baccalaureate diploma can be exempted from submitting an English proficiency test if at least half of their courses are taught in the English language.
-  Applicants holding a European Baccalaureate diploma can be exempted from submitting an English proficiency test if at least 16 course hours per week were taught in the English language (Physical Education not included). 
-  Applicants holding an American secondary education degree obtained outside the USA but accredited by specific accreditation bodies.

Additional requirements

In order to be successful in this programme, a sound basis in mathematics is needed. Please check here for more information on the prerequisite knowledge for Mathematics.

Applicants who obtained a degree or certificate awarded by a recognized educational institution from a country that is not part of the European Economic Area or Switzerland must submit an additional proof of their proficiency in mathematics. The accepted tests are:
-  SAT (general test): minimum score of 640 on the mathematics section;
-  ACT: minimum score of 27 on the mathematics section;
-  AP Calculus AB test with a minimum score of 4;
-  SOWISO OMPT-A with a minimum score of 75%

Note that meeting the benchmark for these tests is not an immediate guarantee for admission. Your application file, including your previous education qualifications, will be evaluated as a whole.
Additionally, all applicants are required to take the free online mathematics test developed by the faculty and upload a copy of their test results in their application file.

Additional information

All applications are evaluated by both the KU Leuven Admissions Office and the programme directors. Admission is ultimately at the discretion of the faculty. Please note that evaluation of applications is based on complete files only and that the criteria published are basic (eligibility) criteria only.
Keep in mind that the evaluation process can only start after the applicant has submitted all necessary test results (language and/or mathematics proficiency, if applicable). Test results must be submitted by the application deadline at the latest.

Students with a degree obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community

Direct

For admission to this programme, the general admission requirements for a bachelor programme apply:
1°      a Flemish degree of secondary education; awarded in the school year 2024-2025 or earlier;
1°/1   a Flemish degree of secondary education, educational qualification level 4, awarded as of the school year 2024-2025;
2°      a Flemish degree of short-course higher education;
3°      a Flemish degree of higher education for social advancement, with the exception of the certificate of pedagogic aptitude (Getuigschrift Pedagogische Bekwaamheid), or
4°      a degree or certificate, awarded in the context of the Flemish HBO (hoger beroepsonderwijs)
4°/1   a Flemish bachelor's or master's degree



Students with a degree not obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community

Students who did not obtain their previous degree(s) at an institution of the Flemish Community should submit an application via the Admissions Office: https://www.kuleuven.be/english/application/.

You can find a list of core documents, which should be submitted with every application, here: https://www.kuleuven.be/english/application/requesteddocuments.

Diploma requirements

A.  Applicants who obtained a secondary education degree or university degree awarded by a recognized educational institution from a country that is part of the European Union can be admitted provided they can be admitted in that country to a programme that is equivalent to the Bachelor of Business Administration and provided they meet the English language proficiency requirements (see below).

B.  Applicants who obtained a secondary education degree or university degree awarded by a recognized educational institution from a country that is not part of the European Union can be admitted on the condition that this qualification grants access to a Bachelor's programme in the country where it has been awarded, comparable to a Flemish Bachelor's degree, and on the condition that the degree or certificate in question is authenticated. In addition, candidates are required to submit a proof of proficiency in mathematics (SAT/ACT/OMPT-A/AP Calculus AB, see below). All applicants also need to meet the English language proficiency requirements (see below).

C.  Applicants who have obtained a European Baccalaureate diploma, an International Baccalaureate diploma or an official French Baccalaureate diploma acknowledged by AEFE can be admitted provided they meet the English language proficiency requirements (see below).

D.  Applicants who have been awarded the General Certificate of Education (GCE) can be eligible for admission if they can prove to have passed at least three A-Level subjects. Of these A-Level subjects, at least one has to be relevant (ex. mathematics or business studies). If the GCE A-Level certificates have been obtained in a country that is not part of the European Union, candidates are required to submit an additional proof of proficiency in mathematics (SAT/ACT/OMPT-A/AP Calculus AB, see below). All applicants also need to meet the English language proficiency requirements (see below).

E.  Applicants who have been awarded an American secondary education degree obtained outside the USA but accredited by specific accreditation bodies can be admitted provided they submit a proof of proficiency in mathematics (SAT/ACT/OMPT-A/AP Calculus AB, see below).

Language requirements

All applicants must prove their English language proficiency by means of an IELTS Academic or TOEFL test. The minimum score for IELTS is 6.5 (with a minimum sub-score of 6.0 for each of the four skills - Listening, Writing, Speaking and Reading). The minimum score for TOEFL internet based test is 90 (with a minimum sub-score of 20 for each of the four skills - Listening, Writing, Speaking and Reading). Candidates who obtained the CPE Certificate or the CAE Certificate meet the minimum requirement of the English language proficiency as well.

An exemption from the proof of English proficiency by means of the above mentioned tests is only possible in one of the following cases:
-  Applicants who hold a secondary education degree or a higher education degree obtained in Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom or the USA: the degree and transcripts suffice, provided they can prove that the entire study was completed in English.
-  Applicants holding an International Baccalaureate diploma can be exempted from submitting an English proficiency test if at least half of their courses are taught in the English language.
-  Applicants holding a European Baccalaureate diploma can be exempted from submitting an English proficiency test if at least 16 course hours per week were taught in the English language (Physical Education not included). 
-  Applicants holding an American secondary education degree obtained outside the USA but accredited by specific accreditation bodies.

Additional requirements

In order to be successful in this programme, a sound basis in mathematics is needed. Please check here for more information on the prerequisite knowledge for Mathematics.

Applicants who obtained a degree or certificate awarded by a recognized educational institution from a country that is not part of the European Union must submit an additional proof of their proficiency in mathematics. The accepted tests are:
-  SAT (general test): minimum score of 560 on the mathematics section;
-  ACT: minimum score of 23 on the mathematics section;
-  AP Calculus AB test with a minimum score of 4;
-  SOWISO OMPT-A with a minimum score of 75%

Note that meeting the benchmark for these tests is not an immediate guarantee for admission. Your application file, including your previous education qualifications, will be evaluated as a whole.
Additionally, all applicants are required to take the free online mathematics test developed by the faculty and upload a copy of their test results in their application file.

Additional information

All applications are evaluated by both the KU Leuven Admissions Office and the programme directors. Admission is ultimately at the discretion of the faculty. Please note that evaluation of applications is based on complete files only and that the criteria published are basic (eligibility) criteria only.
Keep in mind that the evaluation process can only start after the applicant has submitted all necessary test results (language and/or mathematics proficiency, if applicable).

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