Overview

Educational Studies from KU Leuven focuses on developing the fundamental competencies needed to form a well-founded perspective on individuals and education within a socio-cultural context. It enhances students’ educational and pedagogical practices under the guidance of professionals, groups, institutions, and policy agencies operating within the broader field of education and training. In addition, the programme equips students with the scientific knowledge and methodological skills necessary to conduct educational research.

Where do the students go after graduating?

After the preparatory programme, you will be admitted to the master's programme. More information on future opportunities after this programme can be found on the Master of Educational Studies programme page.

Programme Structure

The preparatory programme: Master of Educational Studies is a one-year programme with a set of mandatory courses that focusses on educational topics on the one hand (e.g. philosophy of education, history of education, education and society etc.) and on methodological and statistical courses on the other hand.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

More details

Non-EEA citizens with a valid Belgian residence permit can apply until 1 June

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

100

OR

5

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IELTS

7

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Credits

54 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leuven, Belgium

Disciplines

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

100

OR

5

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences, any other Bachelor’s degree in combination with a teacher qualification or any Master’s or Doctoral degree.

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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

8511 EUR / year

≈ 8511 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

8511 EUR / year

≈ 8511 EUR / year

Living costs

Leuven

Belgium

810 - 1280 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Educational Studies.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Where do the students go after graduating?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Leuven

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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