Master of Biomedical Engineering
Leuven, Belgium
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English, Dutch
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 7,771 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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** for non-EEA; EUR 1157 for EEA | for the most recent – and only official – information on tuition fees, please check the KU Leuven webpage
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About this programme
In this master's programme you will learn to design and produce biomedical-technological products and/or biomedical information-processing services. To this end, an additional basis is laid for medical subjects about the functioning of our organism. The knowledge of the basic technological subjects is then combined with these basic medical subjects in speciality subjects that cover the whole range of new developments in medical technology: biomechanics, medical image processing, biomaterials, processing of medical signals, tissue engineering, robotic surgery, bioinformatics, business management in medical technology, ... The biomedical engineer thus becomes an integrator par excellence, who applies his engineering activities in the biomedical industry, hospitals, health care and government.
The common core of this programme builds further on basic medical knowledge (covering human cell biology, anatomy and physiology) and fundamentals in engineering science taught in the bachelor in biomedical engineering and covering fundamentals in medical technology such as tissue biomechanics and modelling in tissue physiology.
This core provides a comprehensive view of advanced contemporary fields in biomedical engineering, covering biomedical imaging, data processing, bio instrumentation, multiphysics, biofluid mechanics, bioinformatics as well as medical equipment and regulatory affairs. In addition, the core programme offers contemporary practices and research-based learning including research training in medical technology and a master's thesis.
Program Strengths
- The program responds to the increased technological needs in healthcare. These needs result, among others, from the ageing population, the challenge to provide more and better care with fewer people,e and the challenge to obtain cost-effectiveness in our healthcare system.
- It aims to deliver interdisciplinary-trained biomedical engineers who can act as integrators between medical and technological specialists by understanding medical needs and translating them into engineering requirements. Conversely, these biomedical engineers can design and produce medical devices and procedures that can effectively solve problems through their integration into clinical practice.
- The curriculum builds on cutting-edge research conducted by an internationally renowned teaching staff spread across several departments and leading strong research groups in the field of biomedical engineering. Their strong ties with the nearby university hospital UZ Leuven and the biomedical engineering sector are a major asset to the master’s program.
- At the Faculty of Engineering Science, students are given the opportunity to complete one or two semesters of their degree within the Erasmus+ program at a European university, or a university outside Europe. Students are also encouraged to carry out industrial and research internships abroad under the supervision of the Internship Coordinator. This gives this program a truly international dimension.
Curriculum
Truncus Communis
Biomedical Engineering
- Biomedical Measurements and Stimulation
- Biomedical Data Processing
- Biofluid Mechanics
- Biomaterials
- Numerical Modelling in Biomedical Engineering
- Bio-informatics
- Medical Imaging and Analysis
- Medical Equipment
- Regulatory Affairs
Project-Based Learning
- Research Training in Biomedical Technology
- Master's Thesis
General Interest Courses
Religions
- Religions
- Religie, zingeving en levensbeschouwing
- Religie, zingeving en levensbeschouwing
Communication
- Engels in de bedrijfsomgeving
- Frans in de bedrijfsomgeving
Broadening
- Foundations of Bioethics
- Dutch Language and Cultures
- Studium generale: mens- en wereldbeelden
- Ethics and Law in Biomedical Research
- Ecodesign and Life Cycle Engineering
- Globale uitdagingen voor een duurzame samenleving
- Stage studiebegeleiding: chemische technologie
- Stage studiebegeleiding: Werktuigkunde
- Lessen voor de 21ste eeuw
- Genderstudies
Management
- Innovation Management and Strategy
- Engineering Economy
- Management and Information Technology
- Management and Policy Aspects of Technology in Healthcare
- Industrial Experience: Biomedical Engineering
- ICT Service Management
- Total Quality Management
- Intellectual Property Management
- Introduction to Management and Strategy
- Engineering & Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurship in de praktijk / in practice
- Entrepreneurship in practice / service-learning
- Technology Entrepreneurship and New Business Development
- Project Management
Ideal Students
The ideal candidate has a broad technological background, ideally combining basic elements from mechanical and electrical engineering. The student has an interest in medicine and the contributions of technology to medical treatments and healthcare in general.
Summary
- Broad technological background in engineering science
- Basic knowledge in mechanical, electrical engineering, material sciences, statistics, and informatics
- Basic background knowledge in cell biology, human anatomy, and system physiology
- Interdisciplinary-oriented with a strong interest in medicine and the impact of technology on medical treatments.
Admissions
Program delivery
The courses are fully taught in English and also available in Dutch.
Program Outcome
- Credits: 120 ECTS
- Degree Type: Master
- Specifications: Master of Science.
Program Tuition Fee
Why study at KU Leuven
What sets us apart as a university?
A highly ranked university
KU Leuven is among the best 100 universities in the world according to both Times Higher Education World Rankings and QS World University Rankings. All of KU Leuven’s disciplines proudly belong to the top 100 of their field. Furthermore, KU Leuven was ranked by Reuters as the most innovative university in Europe in 2016.
Research-based education
Education at KU Leuven is research-based, which means students will learn from the same professors who are performing the ground-breaking research you read about in the press. New insights are instantly integrated into classes and students are encouraged to perform their own research. In our FabLab, students can use a number of high-tech machines to create whatever they want – all free of charge.
Affordable tuition fees
Higher education is highly valued in Belgium and therefore subsidised by the government. This allows KU Leuven to keep tuition fees relatively low, which gives you a price/quality ratio very few top-100 universities can match. We take pride in keeping our programmes as accessible as possible to allow the brightest students from around the globe to join our courses.
International student life with respect for diversity
According to Times Higher Education, KU Leuven is in the top 50 of most international universities worldwide with staff and students from over 150 different nationalities. For all our international students, the Pangaea student centre is their home away from home. Our university also strives for diversity and inclusion and wants to work together on a pact for more respect.
Program Leaders
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Info Sessions
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Rankings
KU Leuven is among the best 100 universities in the world according to both Times Higher Education World Rankings and QS World University Rankings. KU Leuven’s disciplines proudly belong to the top 100 of their field. Furthermore, KU Leuven was ranked by Reuters as the most innovative university in Europe in 2016.
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Career Opportunities
Industry, government, hospitals and social insurance companies are in need of engineers with specific training in the multidisciplinary domain of biomedical engineering and biomechanics. These engineers can expertly integrate technological knowledge (e.g. in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and material sciences) with medical knowledge. The broad technological education of the programme also equips biomedical engineers with professional attributes that are attractive to various classical industrial sectors.