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 2026-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-13 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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80

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium

Disciplines

Economics International Development View 20 other Masters in Economics in Belgium

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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6.5

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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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2505 EUR / year

≈ 2505 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

835 EUR / year

≈ 835 EUR / year

Living costs

Louvain-la-Neuve

Belgium

750 - 1115 EUR / month

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

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Overview

Your programme

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Louvain-la-Neuve

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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