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    Human Settlements

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    Leuven, BEMScIn-person1 year
    €9,494.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    60
    Credits
    €75.00
    App fee

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

    About the program

    The program addresses rapid urbanisation in the developing world and contemporary urban transformations, with core disciplines of architecture, urbanism, landscape architecture, and spatial planning, complemented by economics, geography, and anthropology. It includes design studios, core courses, optional courses, and a research or design-based thesis.

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months search year (Belgium)

    €14,000.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Human Settlements at KU Leuven cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Human Settlements at KU Leuven is €9,494 across 60 required credits.
    Is Human Settlements at KU Leuven online or in-person?
    Human Settlements at KU Leuven is offered in-person.
    How long does Human Settlements at KU Leuven take to complete?
    Human Settlements at KU Leuven is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    What GPA is required for Human Settlements at KU Leuven?
    Per the program's published guidance: 70% or upper second class
    What work-permit options follow Human Settlements at KU Leuven?
    Post-completion work rights for Human Settlements at KU Leuven: 12 months search year (Belgium)