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    Nuclear Engineering

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    Ghent, BEMScIn-person1 year
    €1,181.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    60
    Credits

    Nuclear Engineering at Ghent University is a 60-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Ghent, BE. Tuition is €1,181.

    About the program

    A one-year 60-credit advanced master’s program in nuclear engineering organized by Belgian universities in collaboration with SCK CEN. It includes general and elective course units taught in English, with exercises/hands-on sessions in SCK CEN laboratories and a master’s dissertation based on a research project.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Apr 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min Quantitative Reasoning component of the General Test required (mandatory to submit for FEA; no strict minimum, indicative: 163+ positive, 158-162 acceptable, 157- below insufficient)
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL 550 (paper-based) - TOEFL 79 (internet-based) - TOEFL 213 (computer-based)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS: 5.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months job search year (Belgium)

    €14,400.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Nuclear Engineering at Ghent University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Nuclear Engineering at Ghent University is €1,181 across 60 required credits.
    Is Nuclear Engineering at Ghent University online or in-person?
    Nuclear Engineering at Ghent University is offered in-person.
    How long does Nuclear Engineering at Ghent University take to complete?
    Nuclear Engineering at Ghent University is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Nuclear Engineering at Ghent University?
    Post-completion work rights for Nuclear Engineering at Ghent University: 12 months job search year (Belgium)