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    Business Economics

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    Leuven, BEMScIn-person1 year
    €9,494.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    60
    Credits
    €90.00
    App fee

    Business Economics at KU Leuven is a 60-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Leuven, BE. Tuition is €9,494.

    About the program

    One-year program structured around a core course in Strategic Management, one major with courses and master's thesis, one minor, and a free elective. Specializations include International Business, Strategy and Innovation; Entrepreneurship; Financial Economics; Accounting and Financial Management; Marketing Management; Personnel and Organization.

    Focus: both
    57 (Times Higher Education - Business and Economics)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Mar 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Verbal reasoning: 154, Quantitative reasoning: 164
    V 154 · Q 164
    GMAT
    optional
    Min GMAT (old version) 620, Score of 49 on the quantitative part; GMAT (new version) 585, Score of 82 on the quantitative part
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL 94; Writing: 20, Speaking: 20, Reading: 20, Listening: 20
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS 7.0; Writing: 6.5, Speaking: 6.5, Reading: 6.5, Listening: 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months job search year (Belgium)

    €14,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Business Economics at KU Leuven cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Business Economics at KU Leuven is €9,494 across 60 required credits.
    Is Business Economics at KU Leuven online or in-person?
    Business Economics at KU Leuven is offered in-person.
    How long does Business Economics at KU Leuven take to complete?
    Business Economics at KU Leuven is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Business Economics at KU Leuven?
    Post-completion work rights for Business Economics at KU Leuven: 12 months job search year (Belgium)