Program Overview
The Statistics at University of Leuven is a MSc programme in Mathematics & Statistics 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 mathematics & statistics. 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 Statistics 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 7
- Tuition: EUR 890 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 890 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leuven, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Statistics programme are prepared for diverse careers in mathematics & statistics:
- Actuary
- Quantitative Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Risk Manager
- Financial Modeller
- Statistical Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Biometrics,
- Social behavioral and educational statistics,
- Business statistics,
- Industrial statistics,
- General statistical methodology
- All round statistics.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To apply for the Master of Science in Statistics, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Successful completion of an academic bachelors degree with ordinary at least two courses in introductory statistics. You\'ll find here an overview of the core competences necessary to start the master of statistics. Here you find some useful references and sample web lectures of a few selected courses.
- To strengthen their application, applicants may decide to take and provide results of a GRE/GMAT test.
- Applicants should provide brief course descriptions of the statistical, mathematical and otherwise quantitative courses that they followed during their prior higher education.
- As courses are taught in English, proven proficiency in English is required for non-native English speakers.
- The admission committee may propose to discuss an application with an applicant via a brief skype interview.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 890 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 890 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 890 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 890 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
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- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
