Overview

Sociology from KU Leuven offers students the opportunity to become experts in one of three specialised domains in understanding contemporary social issues.

Students may undertake a voluntary internship in Belgium or abroad, gaining valuable professional experience in an international context. In addition, highly motivated students can further enhance their academic excellence, critical thinking and leadership skills through the Faculty of Social Sciences’ honours programme.

Where do our students go after graduating?

The Master of Sociology opens up a wide range of opportunities for you to continue your studies at KU leuven.

Master of Social and Cultural Anthropology (Leuven)

With a diploma from this programme, you may transfer to the following programmes after admission. Sometimes you may only transfer if you have followed a specific option or specialisation. For more detailed information, please consult the admission requirements for the programme in question.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Culture and Meaning

Culture and Inequality.

Art and Society.

Resistance, Power Relations, and Social Change

Master's Thesis Culture and Society

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

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Credits

60 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

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General requirements

Any Academic Bachelor’s degree in the field of Social Sciences (e.g., Sociology, Communication Sciences, Political Sciences), Economics (e.g., Economics, Applied Economics, Business Engineering, Business Administration, Commercial Engineering), Psychological and Pedagogical Sciences (e.g., Psychology, Educational Sciences, Pedagogy), and Criminology.

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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

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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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Overview

Where do our students go after graduating?

Programme Structure

Key information

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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