Master of Electromechanical Engineering Technology (programme for students started before 2023-2024) (Leuven) (60 ECTS) Master of Science
Students with a degree obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community
There will be no new enrollments for this programme as of the academic year 2023-2024. This programme is currently being reformed. Students can enroll for the new programme which will be available starting from the academic year 2023-2024. Details of the programme will be online on 15 July 2023.
The admission requirements for the new programme are the following:
Direct
On the basis of the following degrees, or similar degrees, obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community:
Bachelor in de industriële wetenschappen (Aalst, Brugge, Geel, Gent, Leuven, Sint-Katelijne-Waver) (Afstudeerrichting elektromechanica)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Leuven) (Specialisation: Electromechanical Engineering)
Bachelor in de industriële wetenschappen (Diepenbeek) (Afstudeerrichting elektromechanica)
After a bridging programme
(These programmes are only available in Dutch)
Bruges
Schakelprogramma: Master in de industriële wetenschappen: elektromechanica (diverse) (Brugge)
Schakelprogramma: Master in de industriële wetenschappen: elektromechanica (voor aspirant-lijnpiloten) (Brugge)
Geel
Schakelprogramma: Master in de industriële wetenschappen: elektromechanica (Geel)
Ghent
Schakelprogramma: Master in de industriële wetenschappen: elektromechanica (Gent)
Schakelprogramma: Master in de industriële wetenschappen: elektromechanica (hoger afstandsonderwijs) (Gent)
Leuven
Schakelprogramma: Master in de industriële wetenschappen: elektromechanica (Leuven) (only students who had already started the bridging programme in 2021-2022)
De Nayer
Schakelprogramma: Master in de industriële wetenschappen: elektromechanica (Sint-Katelijne-Waver)
After a preparatory programme
Students with an academic degree may contact the programme coordinator of the campus to have their eligibility for a preparatory programme considered.
Students with a degree not obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community
There will be no new enrollments for this programme as of the academic year 2023-2024. This programme is currently being reformed. Students can enroll for the new programme which will be available starting from the academic year 2023-2024. Details of the programme will be online on 15 July 2023.
The admission requirements for the new programme are the following:
Students who did not obtain their previous degree(s) at an institution of the Flemish Community should apply to 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
To be eligible and to ensure an optimal match with the programme, the following admission criteria apply:
- being a holder of an honours bachelor’s degree (B.Sc., B.Tech., B.Eng., etc.) or master's degree in a related/cognate subject area
- having a clear affinity with the major
- having a solid background in science and mathematics
Language requirements
All applicants must prove their proficiency in English. The only accepted English proficiency tests are:
- TOEFL: internet-based test (iBT) 85 (min. subscores 20)
- IELTS Academic certificate: 6.5 (min. subscores 6)
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) or Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) exam: 176 (min. subscores 169)
Exempted from submitting an English proficiency certificate are:
- Applicants who have already obtained a diploma (secondary or higher education) taught in English in Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States of America;
- Applicants with a diploma of secondary education issued by the Flemish Community.
Additional requirements
We strongly encourage our applicants to submit a GRE test as it can be an asset to the overall evaluation of their application, although it is not mandatory.
Additional information
Application evaluation
All applications will be reviewed by the Admissions Office of KU Leuven (phase 1) and the Board of Admissions of the master programme (phase 2).
The Board of Admissions carefully considers all applicants who have provided all required documents.
If the Board of Admissions evaluates the application file positively (which means they are convinced that there is compatibility between the master’s programme and the educational background of the applicant), the applicant will be granted direct access to the master’s programme.
If the Board of Admissions evaluates the application as promising and relevant to the programme, but thinks important elements are still missing in the educational background and level of the applicant, the applicant will be eligible to start a preparatory programme. After successfully completing the preparatory programme, the applicant will be granted direct access to the master's programme. Since the master's programme's duration is only one year (60 ECTS), there is no room to introduce courses to bridge with the undergraduate programme the candidate has already completed. Therefore most applicants need to follow a preparatory programme.
If the Board of Admissions evaluates the educational background as not suitable to guarantee a good continuation of the programme and/or the level/academic excellency as insufficient, the application will be rejected.
Application deadlines
For application deadlines, click here.
Please note that these dates will be applied strictly.
All requested documents must be submitted through the online application system before the deadline in order to be eligible (http://www.kuleuven.be/english/application/instructions)
Students with a degree obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community
There will be no new enrollments for this programme as of the academic year 2023-2024. This programme is currently being reformed. Students can enroll for the new programme which will be available starting from the academic year 2023-2024. Details of the programme will be online on 15 July 2023.
The admission requirements for the new programme are the following:
Direct
On the basis of the following degrees, or similar degrees, obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community:
Bachelor in de industriële wetenschappen (Aalst, Brugge, Geel, Gent, Leuven, Sint-Katelijne-Waver) (Afstudeerrichting elektromechanica)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Leuven) (Specialisation: Electromechanical Engineering)
Bachelor in de industriële wetenschappen (Diepenbeek) (Afstudeerrichting elektromechanica)
After a bridging programme
(These programmes are only available in Dutch)
Bruges
Schakelprogramma: Master in de industriële wetenschappen: elektromechanica (diverse) (Brugge)
Schakelprogramma: Master in de industriële wetenschappen: elektromechanica (voor aspirant-lijnpiloten) (Brugge)
Geel
Schakelprogramma: Master in de industriële wetenschappen: elektromechanica (Geel)
Ghent
Schakelprogramma: Master in de industriële wetenschappen: elektromechanica (Gent)
Schakelprogramma: Master in de industriële wetenschappen: elektromechanica (hoger afstandsonderwijs) (Gent)
Leuven
Schakelprogramma: Master in de industriële wetenschappen: elektromechanica (Leuven) (only students who had already started the bridging programme in 2021-2022)
De Nayer
Schakelprogramma: Master in de industriële wetenschappen: elektromechanica (Sint-Katelijne-Waver)
After a preparatory programme
Students with an academic degree may contact the programme coordinator of the campus to have their eligibility for a preparatory programme considered.
Students with a degree not obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community
There will be no new enrollments for this programme as of the academic year 2023-2024. This programme is currently being reformed. Students can enroll for the new programme which will be available starting from the academic year 2023-2024. Details of the programme will be online on 15 July 2023.
The admission requirements for the new programme are the following:
Students who did not obtain their previous degree(s) at an institution of the Flemish Community should apply to 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
To be eligible and to ensure an optimal match with the programme, the following admission criteria apply:
- being a holder of an honours bachelor’s degree (B.Sc., B.Tech., B.Eng., etc.) or master's degree in a related/cognate subject area
- having a clear affinity with the major
- having a solid background in science and mathematics
Language requirements
All applicants must prove their proficiency in English. The only accepted English proficiency tests are:
- TOEFL: internet-based test (iBT) 85 (min. subscores 20)
- IELTS Academic certificate: 6.5 (min. subscores 6)
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) or Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) exam: 176 (min. subscores 169)
Exempted from submitting an English proficiency certificate are:
- Applicants who have already obtained a diploma (secondary or higher education) taught in English in Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States of America;
- Applicants with a diploma of secondary education issued by the Flemish Community.
Additional requirements
We strongly encourage our applicants to submit a GRE test as it can be an asset to the overall evaluation of their application, although it is not mandatory.
Additional information
Application evaluation
All applications will be reviewed by the Admissions Office of KU Leuven (phase 1) and the Board of Admissions of the master programme (phase 2).
The Board of Admissions carefully considers all applicants who have provided all required documents.
If the Board of Admissions evaluates the application file positively (which means they are convinced that there is compatibility between the master’s programme and the educational background of the applicant), the applicant will be granted direct access to the master’s programme.
If the Board of Admissions evaluates the application as promising and relevant to the programme, but thinks important elements are still missing in the educational background and level of the applicant, the applicant will be eligible to start a preparatory programme. After successfully completing the preparatory programme, the applicant will be granted direct access to the master's programme. Since the master's programme's duration is only one year (60 ECTS), there is no room to introduce courses to bridge with the undergraduate programme the candidate has already completed. Therefore most applicants need to follow a preparatory programme.
If the Board of Admissions evaluates the educational background as not suitable to guarantee a good continuation of the programme and/or the level/academic excellency as insufficient, the application will be rejected.
Application deadlines
For application deadlines, click here.
Please note that these dates will be applied strictly.
All requested documents must be submitted through the online application system before the deadline in order to be eligible (http://www.kuleuven.be/english/application/instructions)
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The courses from the old programme are no longer available to new students. Students who have started this programme and obtained no credit (or didn’t use tolerance credits) for one or more courses, should contact student career counselling to compose their individual study programme.
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Common Part
5 ECTS Advanced Automation T41AAU staff- P.Geenen (coordinator)
- A.Goossens (cooperator)
staff
- P.Geenen (coordinator)
- A.Goossens (cooperator)
Vision Inspection Systems: Lectures (2 ECTS) 41hAAU staff staff
Advanced Automation: Lab Sessions (3 ECTS) 41pAAU staff- P.Geenen
- A.Goossens (cooperator)
staff
- P.Geenen
- A.Goossens (cooperator)
4 ECTS Finite Element Based Design T41FED staff- W.De Roeck (coordinator)
staff
- W.De Roeck (coordinator)
Finite Element Based Design: Lectures (2 ECTS) 41hFED staff staff
Finite Element Based Design: Exercise Sessions (2 ECTS) 41oFED staff staff
4 ECTS Drive Systems T41DSY staff- E.Vander Poorten (coordinator)
- W.Vuylsteke (cooperator)
staff
- E.Vander Poorten (coordinator)
- W.Vuylsteke (cooperator)
Drive Systems: Lectures (2.6 ECTS) 41hAD_E staff staff
Drive Systems: Lab Sessions (B/M) (1.4 ECTS) 41pAD_E staff- E.Vander Poorten
- W.Vuylsteke (cooperator)
staff
- E.Vander Poorten
- W.Vuylsteke (cooperator)
4 ECTS Dynamic Aspects of Machine Construction T41DAC staff- M.Vanierschot (coordinator)
staff
- M.Vanierschot (coordinator)
Dynamic Aspects of Machine Construction: Lectures (2.6 ECTS) 41hDA_E staff staff
Dynamic Aspects of Machine Construction: Lab Sessions (1.4 ECTS) 41pDA_E staff staff
4 ECTS Management and Communication T4MACE staff staff
- G.Waeyenbergh (coordinator)
- M.Van Aken
- G.Waeyenbergh
- N.
- C.Willemaerts (cooperator)
Engineering and Quality Management: Lectures (2 ECTS) 4hEQM_E staff staff
The Engineer as a Professional Communicator (1 ECTS) 4lEPCE staff Engineering and Quality Management: Exercise Sessions (1 ECTS) 4oEQM_E staff- N.
- C.Willemaerts (cooperator)
staff
- N.
- C.Willemaerts (cooperator)
3 ECTS Pathways to Sustainability: Core Issues and Challenges T4PSUS staff staff
- W.Van Petegem (coordinator)
- S.De Jonge (cooperator)
- V.Vanden Abeele (cooperator)
Pathways to Sustainability: Seminars (1.5 ECTS) 4sPSUS staff staff
- W.Van Petegem
- S.De Jonge (cooperator)
- V.Vanden Abeele (cooperator)
Pathways to Sustainability: Workshops (1.5 ECTS) 4wPSUS staff staff
20 ECTS Master's Thesis / Masterproef T4MPEM staff- D.Haeseldonckx (coordinator)
- C.Willemaerts (cooperator)
staff
- D.Haeseldonckx (coordinator)
- C.Willemaerts (cooperator)
Master's Thesis / Masterproef (20 ECTS) 4sMPEM staff- D.Haeseldonckx
- C.Willemaerts (cooperator)
staff
- D.Haeseldonckx
- C.Willemaerts (cooperator)
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Option Clinical Engineering
5 ECTS Dynamics and Biomechanics T42DBM staff Computer-Aided Modelling: Lectures (2.2 ECTS) 42hCAM staff staff
Computer-Aided Modelling: Exercise Sessions (1.3 ECTS) 42oCAM staff Introduction to Biomechanics: Lectures (1 ECTS) 42hIBM staff staff
Introduction to Biomechanics: Exercise Sessions (0.5 ECTS) 42oIBM staff staff
5 ECTS Robotics and Advanced Instrumentation T42RSI staff- E.Vander Poorten (coordinator)
- M.Ourak (cooperator)
- S.Prasarnkleo (cooperator)
- M.Schoovaerts (cooperator)
- V.Vörös (cooperator)
staff
- E.Vander Poorten (coordinator)
- M.Ourak (cooperator)
- S.Prasarnkleo (cooperator)
- M.Schoovaerts (cooperator)
- V.Vörös (cooperator)
Robotics: Introduction: Lectures (1 ECTS) 42hROB staff staff
Robotics: Introduction: Exercise Sessions (0.5 ECTS) 42oROB staff- E.Vander Poorten
- M.Ourak (cooperator)
staff
- E.Vander Poorten
- M.Ourak (cooperator)
Advanced Instrumentation: Lectures (1.3 ECTS) 42hSIN staff staff
Advanced Instrumentation: Exercise Sessions (0.7 ECTS) 42oSIN staff- E.Vander Poorten
- M.Ourak (cooperator)
staff
- E.Vander Poorten
- M.Ourak (cooperator)
Advanced Instrumentation: Experience (1.5 ECTS) 42lSIN staff staff
- E.Vander Poorten
- S.Prasarnkleo (cooperator)
- M.Schoovaerts (cooperator)
- V.Vörös (cooperator)
6 ECTS Medical Equipment H0N40A staff staff
- J.Vander Sloten (coordinator)
- D.Schreurs
- J.Vander Sloten
Electronic Medical Equipment: Lecture (2.4 ECTS) H0N40a staff staff
Mechanical Medical Equipment: Lecture (2.4 ECTS) H0N41a staff staff
Electronic Medical Equipment: Practical Sessions (0.6 ECTS) H0N42a staff staff
Mechanical Medical Equipment: Practical Sessions (0.6 ECTS) H0O56a staff staff
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Option Intelligent Mechanics
5 ECTS Computer-Aided Modelling and Simulation T42CMS staff Computer-Aided Modelling: Lectures (2.2 ECTS) 42hCAM staff staff
Computer-Aided Modelling: Exercise Sessions (1.3 ECTS) 42oCAM staff Computer-Aided Simulation: Lectures (1 ECTS) 42hCAS staff- N.
staff
- N.
Computer-Aided Simulation: Exercise Sessions (0.5 ECTS) 42oCAS staff- N.
staff
- N.
5 ECTS Robotics and Advanced Instrumentation T42RSI staff- E.Vander Poorten (coordinator)
- M.Ourak (cooperator)
- S.Prasarnkleo (cooperator)
- M.Schoovaerts (cooperator)
- V.Vörös (cooperator)
staff
- E.Vander Poorten (coordinator)
- M.Ourak (cooperator)
- S.Prasarnkleo (cooperator)
- M.Schoovaerts (cooperator)
- V.Vörös (cooperator)
Robotics: Introduction: Lectures (1 ECTS) 42hROB staff staff
Robotics: Introduction: Exercise Sessions (0.5 ECTS) 42oROB staff- E.Vander Poorten
- M.Ourak (cooperator)
staff
- E.Vander Poorten
- M.Ourak (cooperator)
Advanced Instrumentation: Lectures (1.3 ECTS) 42hSIN staff staff
Advanced Instrumentation: Exercise Sessions (0.7 ECTS) 42oSIN staff- E.Vander Poorten
- M.Ourak (cooperator)
staff
- E.Vander Poorten
- M.Ourak (cooperator)
Advanced Instrumentation: Experience (1.5 ECTS) 42lSIN staff staff
- E.Vander Poorten
- S.Prasarnkleo (cooperator)
- M.Schoovaerts (cooperator)
- V.Vörös (cooperator)
6 ECTS Embedded Control Systems T42ECS staff staff
- P.Slaets (coordinator)
- C.Rodriguez (cooperator)
- V.Vörös (cooperator)
- Y.Zhang (cooperator)
Embedded Control Systems: Lectures (2.6 ECTS) 43hEC0 staff- P.Slaets
- C.Rodriguez (cooperator)
staff
- P.Slaets
- C.Rodriguez (cooperator)
Embedded Control Systems: Exercise Sessions (1.1 ECTS) 43oEC0 staff Embedded Control Systems: Experience (2.3 ECTS) 43lEC0 staff
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Option Intelligent Manufacturing
5 ECTS Advanced Manufacturing T42AMF staff staff
- N.Dehertoghe (coordinator)
- N.
- N.Dehertoghe (cooperator)
Additive Manufacturing and Injection Moulding: Lectures (2.6 ECTS) 42hAMM staff- N.
- N.Dehertoghe (cooperator)
staff
- N.
- N.Dehertoghe (cooperator)
Advanced Manufacturing: Seminars (1.3 ECTS) 42sAMF staff- N.
staff
- N.
Computer-Aided Design of Injection Moulds: Experience (1.1 ECTS) 42lCDM staff- N.
staff
- N.
6 ECTS Computer-Integrated Manufacturing T42CIM staff Computer Integrated Production: Lecture (2.4 ECTS) H04W8a staff staff
Robotics in Manufacturing: Experience (1.4 ECTS) 42AMPl staff staff
Computer-Aided Manufacturing: Experience (1.5 ECTS) 42lCAM staff staff
Simulation of Industrial Environments: Experience (0.7 ECTS) 42lSIE staff staff
5 ECTS Manufacturing Optimisation and Dimensional Quality Control T42MOD staff- H.Haitjema (coordinator)
- J.Van Kriekingen (cooperator)
staff
- H.Haitjema (coordinator)
- J.Van Kriekingen (cooperator)
Manufacturing Optimisation and Dimensional Quality Control: Lectures (2.7 ECTS) 42hMOD staff staff
Dimensional Metrology: Lab Sessions (B/M) (1.4 ECTS) 42pDIM staff- H.Haitjema
- J.Van Kriekingen (cooperator)
staff
- H.Haitjema
- J.Van Kriekingen (cooperator)
Manufacturing Optimisation and Dimensional Quality Control: Exercise Sessions (0.9 ECTS) 42oMOD staff staff
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Option Intelligent Mobility
3 ECTS Applied Sustainability Assessment T42ASA staff- W.Dewulf (coordinator)
staff
- W.Dewulf (coordinator)
Applied Sustainability Assessment: Lectures (2.1 ECTS) 42hASA staff staff
Applied Sustainability Assessment: Exercise Sessions (0.9 ECTS) 42oASA staff staff
3 ECTS Autonomous Vehicles T42AUV staff staff
- E.Vander Poorten (coordinator)
- N.
- M.Ourak (cooperator)
- Y.Zhang (cooperator)
Robotics: Introduction: Lectures (1 ECTS) 42hROB staff staff
Robotics: Introduction: Exercise Sessions (0.5 ECTS) 42oROB staff- E.Vander Poorten
- M.Ourak (cooperator)
staff
- E.Vander Poorten
- M.Ourak (cooperator)
Mobile Robotics: Lectures (1 ECTS) 42hMOR staff- N.
staff
- N.
Mobile Robotics: Exercise Sessions (0.5 ECTS) 42oMOR staff- N.
- Y.Zhang (cooperator)
staff
- N.
- Y.Zhang (cooperator)
4 ECTS Transportation and Mobility Management T42TME staff- G.Waeyenbergh (coordinator)
staff
- G.Waeyenbergh (coordinator)
Transportation and Mobility Management: Lectures (3 ECTS) T6hTME staff staff
Transportation and Mobility Management: Exercise Sessions (1 ECTS) T6oTME staff staff
6 ECTS Vehicle Design and Technology T42VDT staff- M.Vanierschot (coordinator)
staff
- M.Vanierschot (coordinator)
CAVD: Lectures (2.2 ECTS) 42hCAV staff staff
CAVD: Exercise Sessions (0.9 ECTS) 42oCAV staff staff
Vehicle Technology: Lectures (2.6 ECTS) 42hVHT staff staff
Vehicle Technology: Exercise Sessions (0.3 ECTS) 42oVHT staff staff
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Short International Course
The course IMMAII 'International Module Master of Engineering Technology' can only be booked by your study track counsellor in your study programme when you intend to participate in a short international course with assessment abroad. You need to submit an application beforehand through your KU Loket for a study period abroad and this has to be approved. You should follow one of the following procedures:
A. You register for this course with a credit contract.
B. When there is a match between the content of the short international course and a course of the regular master programme, you can apply to replace the regular course with the international course.3 ECTS International module master of engineering technology IMMAII staff- N.
staff
- N.
Summer course or intensive course (3 ECTS) immaii staff- N.
staff
- N.
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