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109 Master's degrees offered by the university

Philosophy
What is the meaning of existence? This is just one of the philosophical questions you’ll explore at Leuven's renowned Institute of Philosophy. The Philosophy programme from KU Leuven crosses the boundaries of all philosophical disciplines, traditions, and approaches to help you form your own well-rounded view.

History
History is the study of the events and forces that have shaped the intricacies of the world around us. This comprehensive one-year Master's programme will help you become the historical expert of your liking. Through our wide range of specialisations in different time periods, you will be trained to become part of the highly sought-after next generation of historians.

Food Technology
The objective of this Food Technology master from KU Leuven is to provide a multi-disciplinary and specialized professional education in food technology, with special emphasis on postharvest and food preservation engineering on the one hand and food science and technology on the other.

Space Studies
The space sector plays an important role in economic, social, technological and scientific developments. The Master of Space Studies from KU Leuven corresponds to the needs of the sector by delivering highly skilled experts with a broad and in-depth interdisciplinary perspective.

Business Engineering
A business engineer is an interdisciplinary manager who guides companies from a quantitative and managerial point of view. To this end, managerial and analytical skills are combined with a profound understanding of how business and (technological) innovation processes work. This integration of disciplines makes business engineers able to shape the future of companies and organisations.

Architecture
The multicultural dimension of this English-taught master's degree in Architecture from KU Leuven prepares you extra for an international career as an architect or researcher. Just like in the Dutch master's programme, the programme is composed of design and theoretical courses. In this master's program you also choose studios and optional course units from a varied cross-campus offering.

Research Master of Advanced Studies in Theology and Religion
Today’s theology students are faced with the momentous task of making relevant contributions to modern culture. This requires a thorough and interdisciplinary academic training. The two-year Research Master equips students to function as experts in Church and society and prepares them for further research specifically oriented towards the Doctoral Programme in Theology.
Canon Law
The two-year Canon Law programme from KU Leuven focuses on the study of canon law and provides an introduction into the law of other religions (comparative law) and the study of capita selecta. The skills obtained will be applied during the internship and improved through personal research. This general experience will be reflected in a research paper.
EIT KIC Dual Degree Tracks in Sustainable Materials Engineering
This EIT KIC Dual Degree Tracks in Sustainable Materials Engineering MSc programme from KU Leuven stimulates innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership and focus on circular (eco)design.
Electronics and ICT Engineering Technology
Depending on your educational background, some students wishing to enrol in the Master of Electronics and ICT Engineering Technology must also follow a preparatory programme. Electronics and ICT Engineering Technology from KU Leuven provides the knowledge base necessary for success in the master's programme itself.
Energy Engineering Technology
Clean energy is crucial to a sustainable and brighter future. Do you want to become an expert in renewable and cleaner sources of energy and shape the future with innovative energy solutions?The Master of Energy Engineering Technology prepares you to play a key role in the energy transition!
Electromechanical Engineering Technology
Depending on your educational background, some students wishing to enrol in the Master of Electromechanical Engineering Technology must also follow a preparatory programme. Electromechanical Engineering Technology from KU Leuven provides the knowledge base necessary for success in the master's programme itself.
Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy
Students wishing to enrol in the Master of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy must follow a preparatory programme. Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy from KU Leuven provides the necessary knowledge base for advancing on to the Master programme itself.
Erasmus Mundus Master of Science in Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modelling
The Erasmus Mundus Master in Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modelling programme from KU Leuven is a joint initiative of seven European universities, including KU Leuven and coordinated by the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, that trains students to master a wide range of theoretical and computational tools on the forefront of research in molecular science.
Molecular Biology
Molecular biology from KU Leuven is the discipline within the life sciences aimed at understanding the molecular basis of life in health and disease. It is a multidisciplinary area of study and deals with the structure and function of molecules as well as their interplay in creating the phenomenon of life.
Medical Physics
The Medical Physics programme from KU Leuven focusses on the relevant nuclear physics and nuclear chemistry aspects for a medical physicist. You will become familiar with the structure and functioning of the human body, as well as with the biological effects and health risks and safety issues related with ionising radiation.
Erasmus Mundus Master of Science in Imaging and Light in Extended Reality
This two-year Erasmus Mundus Master of Science in Imaging and Light in Extended Reality programme from KU Leuven combining Imaging, Lighting and Information Technology, aims to educate students in advanced technologies, methodologies and practical applications so that they can meet the growing demands of industry and society.
Pharmacometrics
This Pharmacometrics programme is a joint effort by KU Leuven and UCLouvain, aiming to attract candidates from diverse academic backgrounds such as pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical sciences, medicine, statistics, and more.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Insects as Solutions for a Sustainable Future
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Insects as Solutions for a Sustainable Future from KU Leuven offers students a comprehensive and innovative programme that explores how insects play a pivotal role in environmental sustainability, agriculture, technology, and public health and offer innovative solutions to global challenges.
Educational Studies
Educational Studies from KU Leuven gives students the necessary methodological and educational background to start with the Master of Educational Studies.