109 Master's degrees offered by the university

Engineers keep our society mobile and our supply chains vital. Our society demands engineers who are ambitious, creative, analytical and open-minded: those who fully understand the many technological possibilities to make mobility and supply chains cleaner, safer, more reliable, and more efficient than ever before. 

The Master of Materials Engineering from KU Leuven recognizes that materials change the world. Each engineering design needs to be ‘materialised’: smart phones, implants, solar cells, aircrafts, cars, bridges, all of it. 

The Master of Western Literature from KU Leuven offers an in-depth, intercultural, and comparative study of literature from different Western traditions and periods. Specialists in literatures in different languages and from almost a dozen national traditions introduce you to a broad range of theoretical and methodological perspectives.

The Master of Nanoscience, Nanotechnology and Nanoengineering from KU Leuven examines phenomena on the atomic and molecular scales, where the structure of matter determines important electrical, optical and mechanical properties. 

The Master of Nuclear Engineering from KU Leuven is a one-year programme organised by 6 Belgian universities in collaboration with SCK CEN. It is a modular programme that facilitates individual participation in selected courses or foreign students' participation in blocs of courses.

In an era of rapid change, space is an increasingly limited resource. The Master of Human Settlements addresses rapid urbanisation and contemporary urban transformations. Our intensive programme examines the multi-faceted challenges facing contemporary human settlements worldwide while helping you develop a critical and interpretative approach toward your own position within the field.

Breakthroughs in chemistry can change the texture of our lives. The Master of Chemistry from KU Leuven imparts in its students insight into the composition, structure and properties of matter, and the design, synthesis and development of new (bio)molecular materials. 

In our digitalized world, cybersecurity is key to protect our systems, services and data from ever-evolving cyberthreats. Join the Master of Cybersecurity programme at KU Leuven and immerse yourself in the underpinning technology, including cryptographic techniques, software and hardware security, systems security and privacy.

The Master of Geology from KU Leuven provides an in-depth training in various fields of geology and develop knowledge, attitudes and skills needed to work in interdisciplinary teams addressing complex geological problems. 

The law faculties of KU Leuven and the University of Zurich offer a double degree programme focusing on the areas of law in which each faculty has special expertise. The two-year master's programme in Law (Double degree with Zurich) is fully taught in English and consists of one year of study in Leuven and one year in Zurich.

Technology in contemporary medicine has evolved to where computers and other high-tech devices are essential in hospitals, rehabilitation centres and private medical practices. The Master in Biomedical Engineering was created to respond to the increased technological needs in healthcare and to provide more and better care with less people and to obtain cost-effectiveness in our healthcare systems.

This two-year European Master in Radiation and its Effects on Microelectronics and Photonics Technologies programme from KU Leuven provides a multidisciplinary and innovative programme covering the interactions between Radiation and MicroElectronics and Photonics, two Key Enabling Technologies for the future of Europe.

The Master of Cultural Anthropology and Development Studies provides a broad interdisciplinary platform to address development issues and social transformations from an anthropological perspective. The programme brings together students and professionals from all over the world who are involved or interested in social, educational, emancipatory or policy work in the development or social sector.

Digital Humanities is a young field of research, focused on the use of computational methods in the Humanities, Social and Behavioural Sciences.This includes the use of digital analysis and visualisation techniques in e.g. (art)history, languages, instructional sciences, the use of digital games in social sciences or the use of digital technologies in the sector of museums, archives and libraries.

During this programme you will learn how to formulate biologically relevant questions, how to design the correct solution and implement it by managing and analysing biological and sequencing data, and how to interpret the obtained results. Bioinformatics is essential to modern molecular biology and biotechnology.

What is the true nature of intelligence? Is it simply learning processes, cognition models, natural language representation and reasoning? Or is it more? The Master of Artificial Intelligence programme trains a wide variety of students in all areas of knowledge-based technology and the wider application of that technology across multiple fields, including in the development of intelligent robots.

Anthropology studies the socializing, meaning-making and world-building practices of humans in different places, networks and settings, around the world. Social and cultural anthropologists study social processes from the perspectives of the actors involved. Anthropologists actively engage and theorize the differences and similarities between people across the globe.

This programme equips you with a command of numerical accuracy and versatility. You will not only be an all-around mathematician, but also a specialist in either pure or applied mathematics, able to analyse complex mathematical problems, design solutions, supervise their realisation, and communicate mathematical concepts to fellow mathematicians and non-specialists alike.

The Master of Mathematical Engineering from KU Leuven reveals the hidden technology behind nearly all aspects of modern life. Applications which otherwise have little in common, from financial products to medical scanners to wind farms, all process large amounts of data or are based on complex models. 

The Master of Science in Engineering: Energy lies at the heart of a viable future. The programme addresses the main issues of mechanical and electrical engineering while offering students the chance to make a lasting impact on the global stage.