109 Master's degrees offered by the university

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.

Taking advantage of generations of terrestrial and space-based instruments, the Master of Astronomy and Astrophysics trains students to study the origin, structure, and evolution of planets, stars, star systems, and the universe itself.

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.

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.

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.

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.

KU Leuven's Water Resources Engineering programme addresses water-related issues in both the global South and the global North. This programme takes two years to complete. However there is also an abridged version of the programme that takes one year to complete.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

This two-year European Master of Sustainable Food Systems Engineering, Technology and Business program from KU Leuven promotes a transversal and multidisciplinary approach to a broad range of topics related to the 4S-pillars: Science, Sustainability, Safety  and Simulation.

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.

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. 

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.

Educational Studies from KU Leuven gives students the necessary methodological and educational background to start with the Master of Educational Studies.