Program Overview
The Biomedical Engineering at Universit\xc3\xa9 Catholique de Louvain (UCL) is a Master programme in Engineering over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biomedical Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biomedical Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- a core curriculum (35 credits) including a Master thesis and an additional industrial project;
- a set of courses in the Professional focus (30 credits);
- one or more major courses;
- elective courses to round out the programme
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- an undergraduate (first-cycle) degree in the same field of study;
- the same Master\xc2\x92s (second-cycle) degree, but with a different specialization;
- a university degree, in accordance with a decision by the academic authorities and subject to the additional conditions that they lay down;
- a \xc2\x93long-type\xc2\x94 degree that gives access to Master\xc2\x92s studies, in accordance with a decision by the Government and subject to the additional conditions that it lays down;
- a degree comparable to those mentioned above, issued under the same conditions by the Flemish Community of Belgium, the German Community of Belgium or the Royal Military Academy;
- a degree obtained abroad and deemed equivalent to those mentioned above.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain)
Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain)
Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain) is a leading French-speaking university in Belgium, known for its excellence in teaching, research, and international collaboration. Founded in 1425,...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
