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International Master of Science in Rural Development

Universiteit Gent (Ghent University) · Ghent, Belgium

MScEnglish120 ECTS2 yearsOn CampusFull-time

This programme covers rural socio-economic transformation, sustainable land management, community development projects, and rural poverty reduction strategies. Students learn project design, rural policy evaluation, and stakeholder engagement. Graduates work with NGOs, international development agencies, and government bodies.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): €2,057/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): €13,853/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2026-06-01
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2026-04-01
Duration: 2 years
ECTS credits: 120
Language: English
Study format: On Campus
Intake: September (Fall) intake

Admission requirements

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (or bridging/preparatory programme completed); non-Flemish degrees assessed by International Admissions Desk; faculty decides final admission; programme-specific requirements per studiegids

Required documents

Online application via OASIS; authenticated academic degree (mandatory Qualification Check verification); legalised diploma + transcripts with translations (if applicable); language proficiency proof; proof of sufficient financial means; passport/ID; programme-specific documents per faculty

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2026-06-01

Non-EU students

2026-04-01

Programme overview

DegreeMSc
Duration2 years
ECTS120
LanguageEnglish
Study formatOn Campus
PaceFull-time
CountryBelgium

Official university

Universiteit Gent (Ghent University)

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What will it actually cost?

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

	Tuition	Living	Total
EU/EEA	€4,115	—	needs the fee
Non-EU	€27,707	—	needs the fee

No official living-cost requirement on file for this country.

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