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Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy KU Leuven

24 months
Duration
4591 EUR/year
1157 EUR/year
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About

The Master of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy is a highly specialised programme focusing on strong theoretical and scientific insight to provide expert, high-quality care in the field of rehabilitation sciences and physiotherapy. The programme trains graduates to conduct evidence-based practice in physiotherapy and to develop expertise in a specific domain of rehabilitation sciences.

Overview

KU Leuven organizes regular online info sessions. You can find more information on the KU Leuven website.

The programme trains graduates to conduct evidence-based practice in physiotherapy and to develop expertise in a specific domain of rehabilitation sciences.

The first year of the master's programme offers a general, evidence-based approach to the various domains of physiotherapy and rehabilitation sciences. Students will be trained in research methodologies and their applications. In the second year, the focus shifts to the knowledge and skills related to one of the majors offered at the faculty. In the master’s programme you choose from one of five majors:

  • Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
  • Neurological Rehabilitation
  • Paediatric Rehabilitation
  • Rehabilitation for Internal Disorders
  • Rehabilitation in Mental Health Care.
All applicants for the Master of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy begin by taking the preparatory programme.

Career perspectives

The programme prepares you for a job as a physiotherapist. As an employee, you can work in numerous care institutions such as outpatient clinics, hospitals and elderly care centres. You can also set up as an independent physiotherapist or associate in a practice.

Furthermore, you can work in institutes for special education, in consultancies and institutes for persons with impaired motor skills, and in sports clubs. 

Your degree also gives you the opportunity to work in research or to enter a commercial position. 

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Medical Imaging for Physiotherapists
  • Interpreting Scientific Evidence in Rehabilitation Sciences
  • Research Methodology in Adapted Physical Activity
  • International Perspectives in Physiotherapy
  • Physical Activity, Physical Fitness and Mental Health
  • Organising for Entrepreneurship
  • Organizational Decision Making and Change

Audience

Is this the right programme for you?

  • Are you interested in rehabilitation sciences and physiotherapy in general and motivated to pursue further studies?
  • Are you convinced that evidence-based physiotherapy is the future of our profession? Do you have a critical attitude towards the subject material and are you eager to gain more in-depth knowledge?

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

For the most recent – and only official – information on application deadlines and start dates, please check our webpage.

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

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

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • For the most recent – and only official – information on the admission requirements, please check our webpage.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    4591 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 4591 EUR per year during 24 months.
  • EU/EEA

    1157 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 1157 EUR per year during 24 months.

Tuition Fee NON-EEA - 4591.1 EUR

Living costs for Leuven

810 - 1280 EUR /month
Living costs

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 Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
DFL Scholarship Program
Need-based

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Daughters for Life Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Master Mind Scholarships
Merit-based

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Government of Flanders
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1400 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
Merit-based

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Government of Flanders
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for masters (ICP Connect)
Merit-based

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Government of Flanders
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Novus Biologicals Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Bio-Techne
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
R&D Systems Scholarship
Merit-based

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Bio-Techne
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based

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1040 Abroad
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
PlagiarismSearch 2025 Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available

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