Master of International Business
Brussels, Belgium
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English, Dutch
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 May 2025*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 4,591 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for non-EEA; July 1st for EEA | for the most recent – and only official – information on application deadlines, please check the KU Leuven webpage
** for non-EEA; EUR 1157 for EEA | for the most recent – and only official – information on tuition fees, please check the KU Leuven webpage
Key Summary
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About the programme
The Master of International Business offers students with a non-business degree insight into all major disciplines related to the international business world, including business economics, strategy, human resources management, marketing, corporate finance and accounting, etc. The programme targets students with a strong motivation to work as a manager in an international environment and who are ready to develop the leadership skills needed by intercultural businesses and organizations.
In this programme, you will have the chance to interface with the business world in many ways. For instance, you will have the possibility to attend a range guest lectures from international managers (with guest lecturers from the European Commission, AG Insurance, KBC, Mondelez International, Hilti, etc.)*, follow training sessions, do an internship and visit companies and EU institutions.
*Guest lectures might differ from year to year.
Curriculum
Ideal Students
- You hold at least an academic bachelor’s or master’s degree in a field other than business economics or management (i.e. engineering technology, political science, history, etc.).
- You have a strong motivation to work in an international environment and you want to pursue an international career.
- You aspire to a management position in an international company or organisation that is built on your prior education or you wish to set up your own business.
Admissions
Program delivery
The courses are fully taught in English and also available in Dutch.
Program Outcome
- Credits: 60 ECTS
- Degree Type: Master
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.
Faculty
Info Sessions
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. All of KU Leuven’s disciplines proudly belong to the top 100 of their field.
Accreditations
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Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of International Business start their career in a variety of positions at international companies and organisations across a wide range of sectors. By combining their initial academic programme with this master's degree, graduates increase their chances on the labour market and their opportunities to advance to management positions.