Program Overview
The ICoNS: Advanced Bachelor in International Cooperation North-South at UC Leuven-Limburg is a Master programme in Humanities over 12 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 humanities. 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 ICoNS: Advanced Bachelor in International Cooperation North-South 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Leuven, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the ICoNS: Advanced Bachelor in International Cooperation North-South programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
- 1 April 2026 (grace period until 1 May) for non-EEA nationals requiring a study visa
in order to ensure that all formalities (advance payment of tuition fee, issuing admission letter, visa application) can be completed in time.
- 31 August 2026 for all other applicants (EEA nationals)
- 15 June 2026 for BME programme (EEA nationalsa)
- 1 October 2026 for PG certificate Internationall Education Class (Spring semester 2027 - non-EEA nationals requiring a study visa)
1 December 2026 for PG certificate Internationall Education Class (Spring semester 2027 - EEA nationals)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Diploma: We will accept your diploma if it provides access to a similar degree programme in higher education in the country where the diploma was issued. We use several international\xc2\xa0databases(link is external)for this screening.
- Additional requirements: We expect you to have a score/grading within the \'top 25%\' of your peer group (e.g. a GCE Advanced Level with a minimum score of "C")
- Language:\xc2\xa0IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79 or equivalent test or diploma from UK, USA, New-Zealand, Australia, Canada (except Qu\xc3\xa9bec), Ireland and South-Africa
- Deadline: 1 May (or 15 August if you have a Belgian residence permit valid beyond 1 November)
- Diploma: We will accept your diploma if it provides access to a similar degree programme in higher education in the country where the diploma was issued. We use several international\xc2\xa0databases(link is external)for this screening.
- Language:\xc2\xa0IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79 or equivalent test
- Deadline: 15 August
i have a diploma from an international school
- Diploma: We will accept the IB diploma without any further conditions. In all other cases, please contact us via email.
- Language:\xc2\xa0no further requirements
- Deadline: 1 May (or 15 August if you have a Belgian residence permit valid beyond 1 November)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
1 April 2026
About UC Leuven-Limburg
UC Leuven-Limburg
Leuven, Belgium
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University Profile- Application Deadline 1 April 2026
- Start Date December 2025
- Language English
- Duration 12 months