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Degree programmes

• 1 - 3 years
• Started and completed at the same educational institution
• Upon successful completion of the full programme, you will obtain a degree of that institution. If you opt for a degree   programme at UCLL, you will graduate with a UCLL degree, rather that of any other institution.
• Degree programmes therefore cannot be part of another programme or course of study (in either Belgium or another country).

Other options

For a short course after which you will obtain a certification of participation rather than a degree, check our short programmes.

If you are looking for a one-semester stay within another course of study in another teaching institution, various exchange programmes are awaiting you.

Exchange programmes

• A three- to six-month study
• Allows you to do a part of your studies or internship abroad
• Therefore can only be part of another programme or course of study (in either Belgium or another country). The European version of this is called ‘Erasmus’.
• When you have obtained all necessary credits to graduate, you return to your home educational facility and obtain a degree of your original teaching institution rather than that of the one you stayed with abroad..

Not what you were looking for?

•  short course after which you will obtain a certification rather than credits imbedded in another programme, check our short programmes.
   
• If you are looking for a year programmes, to obtain a (first or second) full bachelor’s degree, our bachelor programmes await you.
   
• If it is a one-year or one-semester programmes, to obtain an additional degree at UCLL after already having obtained your first bachelor’s degree that you seek, we can recommend our continuing education programmes.

Short programmes

So you aren’t looking for a  full degree but do seek to broaden your horizons and develop useful skills that makes you stand out from the crowd on the job market?

Then you are a perfect fit for one of our three types of short programmes.

Summer schools

Take your pick from one of the following UCLL summer schools:

• Discover the Euregion (Aachen-Maastricht-Hasselt) for a three-country ‘Spirit of Europe’ 20-day crash course in European Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology
• Participate in a 10-day life changing  summer school: 'Changemaker Bootcamp'.

Virtual projects

During one of our 2 to 3-month virtual projects you can:

• participate in virtual activities
• build expertise through webinars
• participate in online work sessions
• get feedback from personal coaches
• tackle a business challenge as part of an international team

Added bonus? You can take this course without any travel costs! All you need is a good internet connection and an even better team spirit. At the end you will receive the certificate based on the quality of your team’s work.

International weeks

Do you already know a thing or two about a certain field? Then perhaps  one of our one-week International Weeks matching your (future) area of expertise are what will truly catch your eye.

Between simulations by professional coaches, the findings of renowned speakers, workshops and cutting-edge technology you will certainly find a programme that sounds like music to your ears.

Three-year marketing-oriented degree, Leuven-based, no previous bachelor/master needed

What?

• a hands-on, practice-oriented bachelor programme, taught in English
• a 3 year business management programme with a focus on marketing
• full programme in Belgium

For whom?

High school graduates...

• who are passionate about business
• who are fascinated by trends, consumer needs and communication
• who enjoy working in small, multicultural teams
• who are excited about the challenge of studying in English

Why join?

• to gain valuable experience in marketing know-how
• to be coached and mentored by industry experts
• to launch your career in Europe
• to boost your worldwide postgraduation opportunities
• to become a member of a supportive international community

Three years IT-oriented degree, Leuven-based, no previous bachelor/master needed

What?

• a hands-on, practice-oriented bachelor programme, taught in English
• a 3 year business management programme with a focus on coding, programming, networks,...
• full programme in Belgium

For whom?

High school graduates...

• who are passionate about IT
• who seek an up-to-date programme which teaches you all new innovations
• who enjoy working in small, multicultural teams
• who are excited about the challenge of studying in English

Why join?

• you become more than someone who effortlessly plays around with bits and bytes. This programme includes courses on programming, software development, IT business courses and plenty of hands-on projects.
•  You also hone your creative and communicative skills in a modern learning environment.
• to be coached and mentored by industry experts
• to launch your career in Europe
•  to boost your worldwide postgraduation opportunities
•  to become a member of a supportive international community

You can only start this programme in September 2023.

Three-year marketing-oriented degree, three countries, no previous bachelor/master needed

What?

• a professionally-oriented bachelor programme taught in English
• the track across Europe of the Business Management study programme
• an applied education with a focus on marketing

For whom?

• high school graduates around the world
• who are ready to expand their boundaries, explore new horizons and gain international experience
• who have affinity for the English language
• who want to become independent, curious and open-minded
• who like to gain international friendships for life

Why join?

• to become an agile and empathic young professional
• to obtain a double degree
• to gain many interesting postgraduation opportunities , both in Belgium and internationally

One year, in Leuven, previous bachelor/master needed

Sharpen your management and leadership skills for international jobs.

What?

• post-initial bachelor programme
• practice-based learning in English
• taught by professionals & business experts
• focus on professional skills & career development

For whom?

• bachelor or master graduates
• fascinated by international business
• aspiring to work in an international environment
• keen on managing a global team

Why join?

• to kick off an international career
• to expertly master intercultural and leadership skills
• to be groomed in dealing with international customers
• to learn how to negotiate cross-border deals
• to manage an international team

One year, in Leuven, previous bachelor/master needed

Learn out-of-the-box to create future-proof concepts for organisations worldwide.

What?

• post-initial bachelor programme
• practice-based learning in English
• taught by professionals & business experts
• focus on professional skills & career development

For whom?

• bachelor or master graduates
• eager to see the world from a new point of view
• fascinated by innovation and creative problem solving
• aspiring a career that crosses borders

Why join?

• to learn how to apply Design Thinking methods
• to create innovative, future-proof business solutions
• to experience a forward-looking learning environment
• to be inspired by our partnership with Finnish UAS Laurea

Half a year to a year (your choice), in Leuven, previous bachelor/master needed

Educating for a sustainable future

What?

• UNESCO-associated single semester or one-year programme
• empowers you to become an agent of positive change and peace
• teaches you to thrive in a variety of learning contexts
• equips you with new tools for creative responses in both your professional and personal life
• primes you to engage in positive innovative action for the future

For whom?

• bachelor or master graduates who are interested in education
• who are a teacher or seek a career in education
• who want to develop and improve competences for their professional and personal life
• who want to contribute to sustainable and equitable development
• who are energized by intercultural dialogue and the building of peace

Why join?

• to contribute to peace, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue
• to blend theory and practice of capacity building, development work and education
• to explore this potential through an enterprising trajectory in a global context
• to expand your view on the meaning, impact and organization of future education

One year, in Leuven, previous bachelor/master needed

Combine a theory crash course with a longterm internship in development aid and international cooperation.

What?

•  Europe’s one-year (60 ECTS) advanced bachelor programme on global development studies
•  a 9-week interdisciplinary preparation in Belgium before joining a a 6-month established quality internship within NGOs and developmental projects
• a once-in-a-lifetime community immersion in Bhutan, India, La Reunion, Sri Lanka, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Senegal, Uganda or Benin - internships the European region are available as well
•  a boost to your intercultural, global and developmental understanding
• available in English and in Dutch

For whom?

• bachelor or master degree students who want to intensify their international and intercultural competences
• who want to learn more about sustainable development, international cooperation and global inequality
• or who have a need for extra training and hands-on practice in this field of work

Why join?

• continuous coaching by your personal academic counselor
• to become a critical and committed world citizen
• to reflect on and learn from your own evolution during your intercultural and developmental experience abroad
• to supplement the specific professional competences linked to your bachelor’s or master’s degree to take on a responsible commitment as a volunteer in the South