Program Overview
The Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT 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 Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 1,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 234 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Brussels, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management 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
- Estuarine and Costal Systems
- Oceanography
- Limnology
- Environmental Modelling
- River & Lake Ecology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Academic requirements
The programme is open to holders of a bachelor\xc2\xb4s degree in biology, biochemistry and biotechnology, chemistry, geology, geography, geography and geomathics, bio-engineer science or environmental sciences. For other bachelors in science, applied science and life sciences, equivalency will be evaluated based on scientific competences and skills of the students by the Oceans and Lakes Steering Committee.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 234 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 234 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) 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 Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
Brussels, Belgium
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel is a Dutch- and English-speaking research university in Brussels, Belgium. It has four campuses: Brussels Humanities, Science and Engineering Campus, Brussels Health...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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