Program Overview
The Nuclear Engineering at University of Leuven is a MSc programme in Engineering 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 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 Nuclear 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leuven, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nuclear 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
- Introductory courses allowing refreshing or first contact with the basic notions of nuclear physics, material sciences and the principles of energy conversion through use of nuclear phenomena, supplemented by a core block of nuclear engineering applied to electricity generation and reactor use; theory of reactors and neutronics, thermal hydraulic phenomena during reactor operation, the nuclear fuel cycle and specific material-corrosion problems.
- A block of elective courses that allow students to deepen certain topics of their choice.
- A Masters thesis.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Direct access:
- Master of Science in de ingenieurswetenschappen, except architecture
- Master of Science in de ingenieurswetenschappen (KMS)
- Master of Science in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen
Admission decisions are based upon evaluation of a complete application file and after a preparatory programme (30 credits):
- Master of (Science in) Engineering
- Master of (Science in) Bioscience Engineering
- Master of Science
- Master of Science in de wiskunde
- Master of Science in de fysica
- Master of Science in de chemie
- Master of Science in de biochemie en de biotechnologie
- Master of Science in de biologie
- Master of Science in de geologie
- Master of Science in de geografie
- Master of Science in de industriële wetenschappen
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Leuven 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 University of Leuven
University of Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
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University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
