Program Overview
The Nuclear Engineering at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT 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 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 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 2,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Brussels, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nuclear Engineering 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
- Nuclear energy: introduction
- Introduction to nuclear physics
- Nuclear reactor theory and experiments
- Nuclear thermal-hydraulics
- Operation and control
- Reliability and safety
- Nuclear fuel cycle and applied radiochemistry
- Nuclear materials I
- Nuclear materials II
- Radiation protection and nuclear measurements
- Advanced courses
- Project and internship
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Academic requirements
- This programme is a Master-after-Master open for students holding a 5 year Master degree in Engineering from a Belgian university.
- Applications from candidates holding a different Master degree from the Flemish or the French community will be evaluated by the Teaching Committee based on the academic background of the candidate.
- Candidates holding a foreign degree of higher education can be admitted after evaluation and approval by the Teaching Committee and with observance of the procedural rules of the respective partner universities.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 2,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 2,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
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- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 12 months