Program Overview
The Computer Science at Universit\xc3\xa9 Catholique de Louvain (UCL) is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT taught in English, French 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 computer science & it. 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 Computer Science 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, French
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 4,175 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 835 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Computer Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Human Resources Management
- Software Engineering Seminar
- Network and Communication Seminar
- Artificial Intelligence Seminar
- Machine Learning Seminar
- Languages and Translators
- Databases
- Questions of Religious Sciences: Biblical Readings
- Questions of Religious Sciences: Reflections About Christian Faith
- Questions of Religious Sciences: Questions About Ethics
- Architecture and Performance of Computer Systems
- Artificial Intelligence: Representation and Reasoning
- Software Development Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Any student who is not a bachelor in computer science must fill in an application for admission to the Louvain School of Engineering, stating his detailed curriculum (degree, list of courses followed and grades obtained, year per year). The jury, consulting with the relevant programme commission, decides on the eligibility of the candidate, and\xc2\xa0may propose a personalised programme to the student, designed to fill any gap in his formation. To this end, the jury can impose to the student\xc2\xa0up to 60\xc2\xa0supplemental cr\xc3\xa9dits.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,175 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 835 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,175 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 835 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Universit\xc3\xa9 Catholique de Louvain (UCL) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
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- Start Date 2017-09-18
- Language English, French
- Duration 24 months