Master of European Social Security

About this program

Master of European Social Security

This one-year advanced master's Program deals with social security and social protection from a legal, economic, sociological, administrative and philosophical perspective. In addition to being multidisciplinary, the curriculum contains a strong comparative and multinational component focusing on the provision of social protection rights across Europe.

The Master of European Social Security gives you the opportunity to understand the many different approaches to social security that co-exist within the historic continent of Europe. At the same time, you will gain a better understanding of your own national system within the context of the wider continental picture. The Program also includes a careful, in-depth study of the role of international bodies such as the European Union.

As a student of the Program, you'll become part of an international network of experts in the field of social security. Students come from various European countries and beyond and have different academic backgrounds and motives for participation. The teaching staff consists of renowned professors from KU Leuven and other European universities specialising in various disciplines related to social security.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for the Master of European Social Security, you must have obtained an academic master's degree in the field of law, criminology, economics or applied economics, political sciences, sociology or communication sciences, public health, medicine or dentistry.
You should have a good command of both spoken and written English.

For more information about admission requirements, please visit the institute website.

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Scholarships & funding

Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.

Program delivery

The courses taught in English and Dutch.

Tuition

Please visit the university website for more information about tuition fees

Qualification

Credits: 60 ECTS

Career paths

Past graduates are often employed in European, international or national social security institutions or administrations, in insurance companies, in NGOs or academic research, and in institutions dealing with social security and social protection.

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