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Master of Advanced Studies in Economics (Leuven) (60 ECTS) Master of Science

 

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

Direct

Students with a KU Leuven Master's degree in Economics awarded with distinction (cum laude) by the Faculty of Economics and Business of KU Leuven, Campus Leuven, have immediate access to the programme.

After admission procedure

Students who do not have distinction can apply for admission. The faculty decides on the admissibility.

PRIOR EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should hold a diploma, with above-average academic performance, from either of the following classes:
o another university Master's degree in Economics comparable to the Master's degree in Economics of KU Leuven, Campus Leuven
o a university Master's degree in Business Economics or Business Engineering awarded by the Faculty of Economics and Business at KU Leuven, Campus Leuven or equivalent;
o a university Master's degree with a solid background in mathematics and statistics (for example, a university Master's degree obtained at the Faculty of Engineering or at the Faculty of Bioscience engineering) and with a strong interest in economics

Admissibility is evaluated by the faculty on the basis of the required documents provided by the applicant (see here for the application procedure). Academic performance should be above average (e.g. applicants should have obtained distinction).

As this is an advanced programme, students who did not obtain a Master's degree of Economics at KU Leuven are expected to have acquired the necessary background in economics at the equivalent level, or to be willing to undertake self-study to bring their knowledge up to this level. In particular, students are expected to have a knowledge of microeconomics and macroeconomics at the level of the corresponding required courses in the Master of Economics at KU Leuven.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A GMAT / GRE test result is to be included in the application. For the GMAT (old version)a minimum score of 50 on the quantitative part and an overall score of 620 is required. For the GMAT (new version) a minimum score of 83 on the quantitative part and an overall score of 585 is required. Alternatively a GRE can be submitted with a minimum score of 166 on quantitative reasoning and 154 on verbal reasoning. It normally entails immediate admission, provided all other requirements are met as well.

Students with an academic bachelor/master degree from a Belgian university and students who completed an exchange programme at the Faculty of Economics and Business and obtained good results can be potentially exempted from the GMAT/GRE requirement; they need to contact the faculty and request a waiver based on their transcript of records.

All applicants must provide the following documents:
- two recommendation letters that should be mailed by the referee to feb.phd@kuleuven.be
- a letter of motivation written and signed by the applicant, explaining the choice for Leuven and for this particular programme.



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

Applicants should hold a diploma, with exceptional academic performance, from either of the following classes:
- another university Master's degree in Economics comparable to the Master's degree in Economics of KU Leuven, Campus Leuven
- a university Master's degree in Business Economics or Business Engineering awarded by the Faculty of Economics and Business at KU Leuven, Campus Leuven or equivalent;
- a university Master's degree with a solid background in mathematics and statistics (for example, a university Master's degree obtained at the Faculty of Engineering or at the Faculty of Bioscience engineering) and with a strong interest in economics

Admissibility is evaluated by the faculty on the basis of the required documents provided by the applicant (see here for the application procedure). Academic performance should be exceptional.

As this is an advanced programme, students who did not obtain a Master's degree of Economics at KU Leuven are expected to have acquired the necessary background in economics at the equivalent level, or to be willing to undertake self-study to bring their knowledge up to this level. In particular, students are expected to have a knowledge of microeconomics

Language requirements

Applicants must prove their English language proficiency by means of a IELTS Academic or TOEFL test. The minimum score for IELTS is 7, for the TOEFL internet based test it is 94. The minimum sub-scores are 20 out of 30 for the TOEFL results and 6.5 for the IELTS results. Candidates who obtained the CPE Certificate or the CAE Certificate with a minimum overall score of 180 meet the requirement of the English language proficiency as well.


An exemption from TOEFL or IETLS is possible for applicants with a university degree or high school degree earned in Australia, English speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom or the USA: the degree and transcripts suffice, provided they confirm that the entire study was completed in English.


Students who have obtained a Flemish academic diploma are also exempted.

Additional requirements

1-  A GMAT / GRE test result is to be included in the application. For the GMAT (old version)a minimum score of 50 on the quantitative part and an overall score of 620 is required. For the GMAT (new version) a minimum score of 83 on the quantitative part and an overall score of 585 is required. Alternatively a GRE can be submitted with a minimum score of 166 on quantitative reasoning and 154 on verbal reasoning. It normally entails immediate admission, provided all other requirements are met as well.
Students with an academic bachelor/master degree from a Belgian university and students who completed an exchange programme at the Faculty of Economics and Business and obtained good results can be potentially exempted from the GMAT/GRE requirement; they need to contact the faculty and request a waiver based on their transcript of records.
2-  two recommendation letters that should be mailed by the referee to feb.phd@kuleuven.be in which is explained why the applicant is a strong candidate for the programme.

3-  a letter of motivation written and signed by the applicant, explaining the choice for Leuven and for this particular programme.

Additional information

All applications are evaluated by both KU Leuven admissions office and the relevant 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 GMAT/GRE test results, if applicable).

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

Direct

Students with a KU Leuven Master's degree in Economics awarded with distinction (cum laude) by the Faculty of Economics and Business of KU Leuven, Campus Leuven, have immediate access to the programme.

After admission procedure

Students who do not have distinction can apply for admission. The faculty decides on the admissibility.

PRIOR EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should hold a diploma, with above-average academic performance, from either of the following classes:
o another university Master's degree in Economics comparable to the Master's degree in Economics of KU Leuven, Campus Leuven
o a university Master's degree in Business Economics or Business Engineering awarded by the Faculty of Economics and Business at KU Leuven, Campus Leuven or equivalent;
o a university Master's degree with a solid background in mathematics and statistics (for example, a university Master's degree obtained at the Faculty of Engineering or at the Faculty of Bioscience engineering) and with a strong interest in economics

Admissibility is evaluated by the faculty on the basis of the required documents provided by the applicant (see here for the application procedure). Academic performance should be above average (e.g. applicants should have obtained distinction).

As this is an advanced programme, students who did not obtain a Master's degree of Economics at KU Leuven are expected to have acquired the necessary background in economics at the equivalent level, or to be willing to undertake self-study to bring their knowledge up to this level. In particular, students are expected to have a knowledge of microeconomics and macroeconomics at the level of the corresponding required courses in the Master of Economics at KU Leuven.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A GMAT / GRE test result is to be included in the application. For the GMAT a minimum score of 50 on the quantitative part and an overall score of 600 is required. Alternatively a GRE can be submitted with a minimum score of 164 on quantitative reasoning and 152 on verbal reasoning. It normally entails immediate admission, provided all other requirements are met as well.
Students with an academic degree from a partner university of the Faculty of Economics and Business at KU Leuven, students with an academic bachelor/master degree from a Belgian university and students with an academic degree from a university ranked in the global top 100 in the most recent edition of THE or QS World Ranking can be potentially exempted from the GMAT/GRE requirement. They should contact the Faculty (admissions.feb@kuleuven.be) to apply for a waiver.

All applicants must provide the following documents:
- two recommendation letters that should be mailed by the referee to feb.phd@kuleuven.be
- a letter of motivation written and signed by the applicant, explaining the choice for Leuven and for this particular programme.



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

Applicants should hold a diploma, with exceptional academic performance, from either of the following classes:
- another university Master's degree in Economics comparable to the Master's degree in Economics of KU Leuven, Campus Leuven
- a university Master's degree in Business Economics or Business Engineering awarded by the Faculty of Economics and Business at KU Leuven, Campus Leuven or equivalent;
- a university Master's degree with a solid background in mathematics and statistics (for example, a university Master's degree obtained at the Faculty of Engineering or at the Faculty of Bioscience engineering) and with a strong interest in economics

Admissibility is evaluated by the faculty on the basis of the required documents provided by the applicant (see here for the application procedure). Academic performance should be exceptional.

As this is an advanced programme, students who did not obtain a Master's degree of Economics at KU Leuven are expected to have acquired the necessary background in economics at the equivalent level, or to be willing to undertake self-study to bring their knowledge up to this level. In particular, students are expected to have a knowledge of microeconomics

Language requirements

Applicants must prove their English language proficiency by means of a IELTS Academic or TOEFL test. The minimum score for IELTS is 7, for the TOEFL internet based test it is 94. The minimum sub-scores are 20 out of 30 for the TOEFL results and 6.5 for the IELTS results. Candidates who obtained the CPE Certificate or the CAE Certificate with a minimum overall score of 180 meet the requirement of the English language proficiency as well.


An exemption from TOEFL or IETLS is possible for applicants with a university degree or high school degree earned in Australia, English speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom or the USA: the degree and transcripts suffice, provided they confirm that the entire study was completed in English.


Students who have obtained a Flemish academic diploma are also exempted.

Additional requirements

1-  A GMAT / GRE test result is to be included in the application. For the GMAT a minimum score of 50 on the quantitative part and an overall score of 600 is required. For the GMAT Focus Edition a minimum score of 87 on the quantitative part and an overall score of 565 is required. Alternatively a GRE can be submitted with a minimum score of 164 on quantitative reasoning and 152 on verbal reasoning. It normally entails immediate admission, provided all other requirements are met as well.
Students with an academic bachelor/master degree from a Belgian university are exempted from the GMAT/GRE requirement. Students who completed an exchange programme at the Faculty of Economics and Business and obtained good results can be potentially exempted as well; they need to contact the faculty and request a waiver based on their transcript of records.
2-  two recommendation letters that should be mailed by the referee to feb.phd@kuleuven.be in which is explained why the applicant is a strong candidate for the programme.

3-  a letter of motivation written and signed by the applicant, explaining the choice for Leuven and for this particular programme.

Additional information

All applications are evaluated by both KU Leuven admissions office and the relevant 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 GMAT/GRE test results, if applicable).

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