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Tuition EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Deadline 2001-03-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Leuven, Belgium
Language English

Program Overview

The Space Studies (Adv) at University of Leuven is a MSc 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 Space Studies (Adv) 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Leuven, Belgium

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Space Studies (Adv) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. ["the ability to situate the relevance of students\' own curriculum in the broad field of space studies;", \'specialised knowledge and attitudes in specific fields relevant to space studies;\', \'insight in the development and realisation of large international projects;\', \'abilities necessary for the guiding of complex projects.\', \'Are capable of analysing and understanding the main scientific, technological, political, legal and economical aspects of space activities.\', \'Demonstrate an advanced knowledge in one of the following fields: A. Space Law, Policy, Business and Management; B. Space Sciences; C. Space Technology.\', \'Are capable of discussing and reporting on the main scientific, technological, political, legal and economical aspects of space activities.\', \'Can apply, in the field of space studies, the knowledge, skills and approaches they obtained during their previous academic master.\']

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The objective of the selection procedure with respect to the initial Master\'s degree is to verify the student\'s chances of success. However, students with an initial Master\'s that does not have a direct apparent connection with space studies can still apply, and may be accepted depending on the power of conviction of their background and argumentation.


Good knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken, is essential. Non-native English speakers are required to submit a TOEFL or IELTS certificate (TOEFL (Computer-based test 213 pt., Internet-based test 79 - 80 pt., Paper- based test 550 pt.) or IELTS (6.5 - 7 pt.)).

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

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

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University of Leuven

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2001-03-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months