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    Economics

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    Leuven, BEMScIn-person1 year
    €9,494.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    65
    Cohort
    students
    60
    Credits
    €90.00
    App fee

    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 providing in-depth training in economic theory, econometrics, and applied economics. Includes core courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, a master's thesis, and electives from various economic fields.

    Focus: both
    QS World University Rankings: 60; Times Higher Education (Business and Economics): 57

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    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min Verbal reasoning: 154, Quantitative reasoning: 164
    V 154 · Q 164
    GMAT
    optional
    Min GMAT (new version) 585, Score of 82 on the quantitative part; GMAT (old version) 620, Score of 49 on the quantitative part
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL of 90 (minimum sub-scores 20 out of 30, or equivalent scores on the new TOEFL score scale as of 21/01/2026: Reading 4, Listening 4.5, Speaking 4, Writing 4)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS of 6.5 (minimum sub-scores 6.0)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months job search year (Belgium)

    €15,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Economics at KU Leuven cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Economics at KU Leuven is €9,494 across 60 required credits.
    Is Economics at KU Leuven online or in-person?
    Economics at KU Leuven is offered in-person.
    How long does Economics at KU Leuven take to complete?
    Economics at KU Leuven is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    How large is the Economics at KU Leuven cohort?
    Economics at KU Leuven typically enrolls around 65 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Economics at KU Leuven?
    Post-completion work rights for Economics at KU Leuven: 12 months job search year (Belgium)