Program Overview
The Welding 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 Welding 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 1,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Antwerpen, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Welding 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
- [\'40 ECTS of coursework culminating in a written examination. Upon successful completion, students gain access to the International Institute of Welding (IIW) oral examination. A passing score results in IIW accreditation as a certified International Welding Engineer (IWE) and European Welding Engineer.\', "a 20 ECTS Master\'s thesis."]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Students holding a degree other than those listed above may contact the programme coordinator of the campus in question to find out whether they qualify for a transitional or preparatory programme.
In order to be admitted to the programme, you need to send in an official TOEFL or IELTS certificate. Technology Campus De Nayer, Sint-Katelijne-Waver only takes into account the following scores:
TOEFL:
PB 550 or more
CB 213 or more
iB 79 or more
IELTS:
6,5 or more
On the basis of the following degrees, or similar degrees, obtained in the Flemish Community:
- EIT-KIC Master in Energy (Leuven)
- Erasmus Mundus Master of Science in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (Leuven)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,750 (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
University of Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
