Admission requirements
As a general rule, every study programme comes with its own set of conditions. You will find all the requirements for your chosen programme by clicking 'admission requirements' under the 'programme' tab.
Prospective students should always apply directly to the master's programme, not the preparatory programme.
Which degree is required?
Direct admission
Prospective students with a Flemish 'Bachelor of Science Handelsingenieur' degree or a 'Bachelor of Science in Business Economics with a specialisation in 'Business & Technology' degree have direct admission to the programme.
Admission after screening
Prospective students must have an academic bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Business, Business Economics or a similar field with a certain minimum number of credits in the following domains:
- Law: 6 ECTS
- Economics: 15 ECTS
- Business/management: 24 ECTS
- Quantitative methods: 24 ECTS at an advanced level
- Natural sciences (Chemistry, Physics, etc.): 12 ECTS
Prospective students who are just missing a few credits (max. 18 ECTS) may still be eligible to join the programme by means of an ad hoc preparatory programme consisting of courses from the list below. The courses of the preparatory programme will be taught simultaneously with the master programme.
- Law (6 ECTS): Business Law I (6 ECTS)
- Economics (15 ECTS): Economics for Business (3 ECTS); Microeconomics (6 ECTS); Macroeconomics (6 ECTS)
- Business/management (24 ECTS): Marketing (6 ECTS); Management (6 ECTS); Financial Accounting (6 ECTS), Managerial Accounting (6 ECTS)
- Quantitative methods (24 ECTS): Statistics for Business and Economics II (6 ECTS); Econometrics (6 ECTS); Mathematics for Business and Economics II (6 ECTS); Advanced Mathematics for Business and Technology (6 ECTS)
- Natural sciences (12 ECTS): Electricity, Electronics and Photonics (6 ECTS); Technologies in Bioscience and Chemistry (6 ECTS)
However, keep in mind that the preparatory can only consist of a maximum of three preparatory courses. If you miss more credits, there is a lower chance you will be found eligible for the programme.
Prospective students should always apply directly to the master's programme, not the preparatory programme. 
Grade requirements
As a general rule, we only accept students with a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, or 70% average or higher for this programme.
Language requirements
We accept the following proofs of English language proficiency:
- A Belgian high school qualification
- A certificate from the institution where you completed secondary or higher education, stating that English was the language of instruction
- A certificate from one of the following language tests corresponding to the Common European Framework of Reference with a minimum level of B2:
- TOEFL (only the internet-based test is accepted) with a minimum level of 79
- Keep in mind you’ll need a minimum score of 18/30 on all individual modules to be found eligible.
- IELTS academic module, with a minimum level of 6.5
- Keep in mind you’ll need a minimum score of 6 on all the individual modules.
- Cambridge English minimum grade scale score of 170
- ITACE with a minimum level of B2
- TOEFL (only the internet-based test is accepted) with a minimum level of 79
Please note that language test results cannot be older than 5 years at the time of application. You must meet the language requirements before we can accept you. We do not issue letters of acceptance without proof of language proficiency.
Required documents
You'll need to upload the following documents during the online application procedure to start the screening process:
- Proof of identity (Passport or ID card)
- Headshot photograph
- Official documents for all higher education degrees (both original and translated versions)
- Official transcripts of records for all higher education (both original and translated versions)
- You can find more information about translating your documents via Required documents | Vrije Universiteit Brussel
- Motivational letter
- You can find some guidelines for your motivation letter on this webpage.
- Proof of English language proficiency
Contact us
Do you have any questions? Contact the Faculty of Social Sciences & Solvay Business School at admissions.es@vub.be.
Apply now!
Convinced about your studies? Have you read the admission requirements? Then you can start your application!
- Do you have questions about applying with a foreign diploma? Discover the steps you need to take here!
- Questions about the application process? Check our FAQ!
When can you apply?
Applications open mid-november!
Deadlines
- Foreign diploma and student visa required (often non-EEA students): Apply until 1 April 2026
- Foreign diploma and no student visa required (often EEA students): Apply until 1 August 2026
- Belgian diploma: Apply until 23 September 2026
You can find more information about the deadlines here!