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METIS: Master en transitions et innovations sociales

MAFrench120 ECTS2 yearsOn CampusFull-time

This MA programme in METIS: Master en transitions et innovations sociales at Haute École en Hainaut provides rigorous academic education, combining core theoretical foundations with practical research methodology. Students acquire specialized analytical skills and technical expertise to solve complex challenges in their field. Graduates are well-equipped for senior professional careers, leadership positions, or further doctoral research.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): €1,194/year full rate ('droit d'inscription' for all EU and assimilated students; AY 2026-27); reductions: €0 boursiers, €374 condition modeste, €835 tarif réduit (ARES criteria). €50 due by 31 October; full amount by 1 February.
Tuition (Non-EU students): €5,369/year = €1,194 minerval + €4,175 droit d'inscription supplémentaire (DIS) for hors-UE non-assimilated students first enrolling in FWB higher education from 2025-26 onwards; legacy re-enrollers (redevable since 2024-25, same cursus) pay DIS €1,984 (master 2e cycle) instead. Exemptions incl. UN LDC list, FWB secondary certificate (≥2 yrs), students enrolled in AESS or any master en enseignement, WBI scholarship holders. DIS payable at inscription.
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2027-09-30
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2027-03-12
Duration: 2 years
ECTS credits: 120
Language: French
Study format: On Campus
Intake: September / Fall (annual)

Admission requirements

Entry requirements

CESS or recognised equivalent; admission conditions per Décret Paysage arts 107 & 111 (décret 7/11/2013). Non-EU (hors UE) applicants' secondary transcript must show average ≥12/20 for 1st-cycle access (condition NOT checked for 2nd-cycle/master applications). Non-finançable students need a derogation from the Commission d'admission et de validation des programmes (CAVP).

Required documents

ID/passport; 3 ID photos; birth certificate (sworn translation if not French/Dutch/German); CESS (or provisional copy) + transcripts; diploma equivalence (original & definitive for hors-UE) or proof of equivalence request filed before 15 July; attestations of prior higher-ed path with 'no debt' mention; employer/ONEM/FOREM attestations if applicable. Hors-UE residing in Belgium: residence permit valid through the academic year + motivation letter + household composition. Hors-UE abroad (2027-28 dossier): completed online form, handwritten motivation letter, ID copy, 2 photos, Baccalauréat + transcripts ≥12/20 (1st cycle), sworn translations, equivalence decision, detailed university programmes/TFE if applicable.

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2027-09-30

Non-EU students

2027-03-12

Programme overview

DegreeMA
Duration2 years
ECTS120
LanguageFrench
Study formatOn Campus
PaceFull-time
CountryBelgium

Official university

Haute École en Hainaut

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for Belgium, over 2 years of study.

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