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Master of Cultural Anthropology and Development Studies (Leuven) (60 ECTS) Master of Science

 

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

After admission procedure

Applicants should be holders of a master's degree. The board of admission will assess the equivalence of a four years bachelor's degree on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should have outstanding academic results. Relevant professional experience is an asset. Sufficient knowledge of English is a pre-requisite and must be proved by a TOEFL iBT or an academic IELTS test.

All applicants are invited to submit an application file.

1. Academic requirements

•  A 4-year University Degree (3-year Bachelor + 1-year Master) or (4-year Bachelors equaling 240 ECTS Credits)
•  Applicants should have outstanding academic results (cum laude or higher). Relevant professional experience is an asset

2. English Requirements

The CADES programme is taught in English and therefore students are required to demonstrate a high-level of English proficiency. Applicants whose native language is not English are required to prove that they have obtained C 1-Level English skills, based on the Council of Europe’s Common Framework of Reference for Languages.

The CADES programme only accepts four tests as valid:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), with a minimum total score of 100 and a minimum subscore of 22 for writing. We accept both the Home Edition as the Paper Edition. [Online registration for TOEFL test]

The Academic IELTS test (International English Language Testing System), for which the minimum band score must be 7.0-7.5 or higher, with a minimum score of 6.5 on the writing component.

A C1 Advanced (University of Cambridge examinations) with a minimum overall score of 184 (C1) and a minimum score of 176 on the writing component.

The ITACE test (Interuniversity Test of Academic English) with a minimum overall score of C1.

For students whose undergraduate or previous studies were all in English (a minimum of four years), copies of transcripts and diplomas may serve as proof of English proficiency.

3. Document Requirements

Cover letter: a two-page letter explaining your motivation for applying to the programme and briefly detailing your research interests and plan.

Additional information

If you have obtained a Flemish diploma, you are not required to submit an online application through KU Leuven Admissions. You may apply until 31 August by sending your complete application form to Maaike Vandenhaute.



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 4-year University Degree (3-year Bachelor + 1-year Master) or (4-year Bachelors equaling 240 ECTS Credits)
•  Applicants should have outstanding academic results (cum laude or higher) with relevant professional experience seen as an asset. Applicants should have outstanding academic results (cum laude or higher). Relevant professional experience is considered as an asset.

Language requirements

The CADES programme is taught in English and therefore students are required to demonstrate a high level of English proficiency. Applicants are required to prove that they have obtained C 1-Level English skills, based on the Council of Europe’s Common Framework of Reference for Languages.

The CADES programme only accepts four tests as valid:

TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language), with a minimum total score of 100 and a minimum subscore of 22 for writing. We accept both the Home Edition as the Paper Edition. [Online registration for TOEFL test]

The Academic IELTS test (International English Language Testing System), for which the minimum score required must be in band 7.0-7.5 or higher, with a minimum score of 6.5 on the writing component. Only the Academic IELTS test is accepted.

The Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) (University of Cambridge examinations) with a minimum overall score of 184 (C1) and a minimum score of 176 on the writing component. Or the Cambridge Advanced Exam (CAE) with an equivalent rate.

The ITACE test (Interuniversity Test of Academic English) with a minimum overall score of C1.

For students whose undergraduate or previous studies were all in English (a minimum of four years), copies of transcripts and diplomas may serve as proof of English proficiency.

NOTE: The English language scores required for CADES are higher than those indicated on the general website of the Admissions Unit of KU Leuven.

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

After admission procedure

Applicants should be holders of a master's degree. The board of admission will assess the equivalence of a four years bachelor's degree on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should have outstanding academic results. Relevant professional experience is an asset. Sufficient knowledge of English is a pre-requisite and must be proved by a TOEFL iBT or an academic IELTS test.

All applicants are invited to submit an application file.

1. Academic requirements

•  A 4-year University Degree (3-year Bachelor + 1-year Master) or (4-year Bachelors equaling 240 ECTS Credits)
•  Applicants should have outstanding academic results (cum laude or higher). Relevant professional experience is an asset

2. English Requirements

The CADES programme is taught in English and therefore students are required to demonstrate a high-level of English proficiency. Applicants whose native language is not English are required to prove that they have obtained C 1-Level English skills, based on the Council of Europe’s Common Framework of Reference for Languages.

The CADES programme only accepts four tests as valid:

TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language), with a minimum total score of 100 and a minimum subscore of 22 for writing. We accept both the Home Edition as the Paper Edition. [Online registration for TOEFL test]

The Academic IELTS test (International English Language Testing System), for which the minimum band score must be 7.0-7.5 or higher, with a minimum score of 6.5 on the writing component.

The Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) (University of Cambridge examinations) with a minimum overall score of 184 (C1) and a minimum score of 176 on the writing component.

The ITACE test (Interuniversity Test of Academic English) with a minimum overall score of C1.

For students whose undergraduate or previous studies were all in English (a minimum of four years), copies of transcripts and diplomas may serve as proof of English proficiency.

3. Document Requirements

Cover letter: a two-page letter explaining your motivation for applying to the programme and briefly detailing your research interests and plan.

Additional information

If you have obtained a Flemish diploma, you are not required to submit an online application through KU Leuven Admissions. You may apply until 31 August by sending your complete application form to Maaike Vandenhaute.



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 4-year University Degree (3-year Bachelor + 1-year Master) or (4-year Bachelors equaling 240 ECTS Credits)
•  Applicants should have outstanding academic results (cum laude or higher) with relevant professional experience seen as an asset. Applicants should have outstanding academic results (cum laude or higher). Relevant professional experience is considered as an asset.

Language requirements

The CADES programme is taught in English and therefore students are required to demonstrate a high level of English proficiency. Applicants are required to prove that they have obtained C 1-Level English skills, based on the Council of Europe’s Common Framework of Reference for Languages.

The CADES programme only accepts four tests as valid:

TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language), with a minimum total score of 100 and a minimum subscore of 22 for writing. We accept both the Home Edition as the Paper Edition. [Online registration for TOEFL test]

The Academic IELTS test (International English Language Testing System), for which the minimum score required must be in band 7.0-7.5 or higher, with a minimum score of 6.5 on the writing component. Only the Academic IELTS test is accepted.

The Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) (University of Cambridge examinations) with a minimum overall score of 184 (C1) and a minimum score of 176 on the writing component. Or the Cambridge Advanced Exam (CAE) with an equivalent rate.

The ITACE test (Interuniversity Test of Academic English) with a minimum overall score of C1.

For students whose undergraduate or previous studies were all in English (a minimum of four years), copies of transcripts and diplomas may serve as proof of English proficiency.

NOTE: The English language scores required for CADES are higher than those indicated on the general website of the Admissions Unit of KU Leuven.
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