What is a master’s degree?
A master’s degree is an academic programme at a university, comprising at least 60 ECTS credits. You deepen your knowledge in your field of study and complete the programme with a master’s dissertation (thesis). With a master’s degree, you can enter the labour market or continue in academia as a doctoral researcher.
Would you like to teach? You can choose an educational master’s programme. If you wish to continue your studies, you may consider a second master’s degree (via a preparatory programme) or further specialise through an advanced master's programme.
Who can enrol in a master’s programme?
To start a master’s programme, you need a specific academic bachelor’s degree. If you do not have this, you can, for many master’s programmes, first follow a bridging or preparatory programme to prepare for the master’s programme of your choice.
Learn more about our bridging and preparatory programmes
Learn more about the admission requirements
Our master’s programmes by theme
In which languages can you study?
At VUB, you can do master's programmes in both Dutch and English, so you can choose what suits you best. In the heart of Brussels, you will study in an international and multilingual environment, the ideal place to think beyond borders.
Master’s programmes with evening classes and/or for working students
Would you like to combine your master’s degree with your job or family life? That’s perfectly possible. At VUB, you can follow a range of programmes as a working student or through evening classes. This allows you to study at your own pace, in a way that suits you.
Want to get to know our programmes better?
Take part in one of our (online) study choice activities. Discover the campus on a guided tour, put your questions to our professors during an online info session, read alumni testimonials or soak up the atmosphere at an open day.
