Illustrative photo

Master handelsingenieur

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) · Brussels (Etterbeek campus), Belgium

MScEnglish120 ECTS2 yearsOn CampusFull-time

This Master programme in Engineering provides advanced analytical education, computational modeling, and specialized technical problem-solving. Students complete major research projects in advanced labs. Graduates work as lead project engineers, technical consultants, and R&D directors.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): €1,181/year — 1,181.40 EUR/year (60 ECTS; 305.40 fixed + 14.60/ECTS; scholarship rate 623.40)
Tuition (Non-EU students): €5,720/year — 5,720 EUR/year (non-EEA Track 2: 2,600 EUR fixed + 52 EUR/ECTS)
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2026-07-31
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2026-02-07
Duration: 2 years
ECTS credits: 120
Language: English
Study format: On Campus
Intake: September 2026 (Fall); February 2027 (Spring) start only for non-visa students (apply 1 Dec 2026 - 15 Feb 2027)

Admission requirements

Entry requirements

Academic bachelor (180 ECTS) in a compatible field; VUB screening of curriculum/outcomes; diploma verification; no Nuffic evaluation required; bridging/preparatory programmes where applicable.

Required documents

Passport/ID; diploma + transcripts ( certified copies); language certificate; CV; motivation letter (programme-dependent); 90 EUR application fee proof (foreign-diploma applicants); no legalisation needed.

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2026-07-31

Non-EU students

2026-02-07

Programme overview

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

Official university

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)

Visit official programme page →

Visit university

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	€2,363	—	needs the fee
Non-EU	€11,440	—	needs the fee

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

Estimate your own cost of living in Brussels (Etterbeek campus) on Numbeo ↗

Data last refreshed 2026-10-06 · always double-check on the official page belowReport incorrect info ↗How we verify data ↗

Helpful resources

Full admission requirements, deadlines, and scholarships are always most accurate on the official programme page.
Estimate living costs in Brussels (Etterbeek campus) on Numbeo ↗.
Check work rights and post-study visa options on your destination country's official immigration site before applying.