Overview
The The Specialized Master in International and Development Economics from Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL) offers:
- an overview of economic problems;
- active teaching which integrates the experience of the participants and the socio-economic realities of their country of origin.
Your programme
The advanced master in International Economics and Development is a one-year, 60-credit programme. It includes a prep course (5-credit foundation course if the student´s earlier education is deemed to be incomplete); courses and seminars split into two fields of study and the writing of a thesis (personal project).Most of the courses are held in Namur. A day a week, during the 2nd quarter, the courses are held in Louvain-la-Neuve.
Programme Structure
Courses include
- Fluctuations and development
- Macro-finance and development
- Economic integration and trade
- Trade and development: specialization and diversification
- Seminar in development and macroeconomics policies
- Seminar in Macroeconomics
- Evaluation of Public Interventions
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Economics International Development View 24 other Masters in Economics in BelgiumAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- The programme is open to student from any country who can show a deep interest in international economic relations or in management of the economy of developing countries or those in transition towards a market economy.
- The programme is open to holders of a second cycle degree in Economics whose prior training can be validated for at least 300 credits. Applications from candidates who hold a degree in another area corresponding to a minimum of 300 credits will be considered by the admissions committee.
- Entry to the programme is based on an application file which should be submitted to the inter-university admission committee whose decision is final.
Tuition Fee
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International
2505 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2505 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
835 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 835 EUR per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Louvain-la-Neuve
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Several mechanisms may help reduce the cost of getting an education:
- French Community of Belgium study grants
- Limited income and social discount fee
- Three children at UCL
- Child of UCL staff
- Doctoral or advanced master’s degree discount
- UCL financial aid
- Reduced rent
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.