Overview

At Louvain School of Management (LSM), the CEMS experience is enriched through a vibrant local-international student network and a well-rounded curriculum, including:

A 12 weeks international internship integrated into the 1st year

An academic term abroad at a CEMS partner school in the 2nd year (with opportunities for a second term abroad for select students)

Core courses in International Supply Chain Management, CSR and International Business

Immersive learning experiences like the Block Seminar, Skill Seminars, and a Business Project tackling real-world challenges

Advantages of the CEMS - International Management (MIM) at UCLouvain

Exclusive connections with top global recruiters
Access to a worldwide network of partner schools, alumni, and corporate partners
Affordable tuition fees compared to other CEMS schools
EQUIS accreditation, ensuring academic excellence
Focus on sustainability and developing responsible leaders
Located in Louvain-la-Neuve: a human-sized, pedestrian-friendly city
Central European location offering excellent travel opportunities

Ranked among the top management programs globally, the CEMS Master equips students with:

Practical skills through hands-on projects and internships
In-depth global exposure and cultural adaptability
A pathway to become future responsible leaders in an international context

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Accreditation

The CEMS Master in International Management (CEMS MIM) ranks 10th globally in the latest “2025 QS Business Master's Ranking: Master's in Management” out of more than 200 management programmes included in the ranking.

The Financial Times ranked the Louvain School of Management's Master in Business Engineering as Belgium's No. 2 management master, and 46th in the world in 2024.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Supply Chain (for business engineers)

Consuting Projects
Corporate social responsibility

International Financial Management

International Marketing Management

International Business
...

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-09 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

68

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IELTS

7

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Credits

140 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium

Disciplines

Management Studies International Business Master in Management (MIM) View 11 other Masters in International Business in Belgium

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

158 _(verbal)

158 _{(quantitative)}

GMAT

600

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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68

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7

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General requirements

The CEMS MIM program at LSM is open to students enrolled in the 2-year Master 120 in CEMS-Business Engineering (INGE2MS/G) or CEMS-Management (GEST2MS/GE) who meet admission requirements. It integrates fully into LSM’s standard curriculum.

Application criteria:

Completion of prerequisite credits (only one extra unit allowed alongside CEMS).
Full participation in the 2-year Master 120 CEMS program without overlaps or exemptions.

Academic performance:

Weighted average of 67% (Belgian Bachelor’s) OR GMAT 600+ (Focus: 555) OR GRE 158+ (quantitative/verbal).
Exemptions for non-Belgian Bachelor’s from CEMS/DD partner schools with a minimum B grade.

English proficiency:

Accepted: TOEFL iBT 100+, IELTS 7.0+, PTE Academic 68+, CAE (B), or CPE (C).

Alternatives: English-taught Bachelor’s/Master’s or A-level GCSE from Singapore. TOEFL MyBest Scores and IELTS One Skill Retake are not accepted.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

2505 EUR / year

≈ 2505 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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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

More information can be found on the studyinbelgium website.

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Advantages of the CEMS - International Management (MIM) at UCLouvain

Accreditation

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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