Program Overview
The Physical Land Resources 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 Physical Land Resources 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 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Brussels, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Physical Land Resources 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
- Applied Statistics
- Soil Chemistry
- Soil Mineralogy
- Soil Physics
- Pedology
- Land Information Systems
- Meteorology and Climatology
- Soil Prospection and Classification
- Scientific Communications on Physical Land Resources
- Applied Geophysics
- Groundwater hydrology
- Water and Land Interaction and Transformation
- Applied Geomorphology
- Internship
- Geology and engineering geology
- Geological and Geotechnical Aspects in Coastal Lowlands
- Rock mechanics and underground constructions
- Geomechanics
- GIS for Water Resources Engineering
- Natural Hazards
- Natural Risk Management
- Remote Sensing in Water Resources Engineering
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Academic requirements
The M.Sc. programme is open to holders of a degree in exact or applied sciences equivalent to at least 4 years of university studies (eg. B.Sc. in geology, geography, chemistry, botany, biology, B.Sc. in agriculture, environmental sciences, civil engineering, education, ...).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
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
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- Application Deadline 2001-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
