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    Geography

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    Leuven, BEMScIn-person2 years
    €11,226.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    120
    Credits
    €75.00
    App fee

    Geography at KU Leuven is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Leuven, BE. Tuition is €11,226.

    About the program

    Two-year advanced programme jointly organised by KU Leuven and VUB covering human-environment interactions, research methods, and specialisations in Earth and Climate, Society and Space, Geo-information Sciences, or Mixed Methods, including a master's thesis.

    Focus: both
    QS World University Rankings: 60

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Mar 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT: minimum overall score of 94, with minimum subscores of 19 for Reading, 18 for Listening, 19 for Speaking and 21 for Writing (equivalent scores on the new TOEFL score scale as of 21/01/2026: Reading 4, Listening 4, Speaking 3.5, Writing 4.5)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Academic test: minimum overall score of 7.0, with minimum subscores of 6.5 for Reading, 6.0 for Listening, 6.0 for Speaking and 6.0 for Writing

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months search year/orientation year (Belgium)

    €14,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Geography at KU Leuven cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Geography at KU Leuven is €11,226 across 120 required credits.
    Is Geography at KU Leuven online or in-person?
    Geography at KU Leuven is offered in-person.
    How long does Geography at KU Leuven take to complete?
    Geography at KU Leuven is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Geography at KU Leuven?
    Post-completion work rights for Geography at KU Leuven: 12 months search year/orientation year (Belgium)