Master of Advanced Studies in Economics

The Master of Advanced Studies in Economics is an advanced master's program for students with an adequate background in economics and a keen interest in recent analytical developments in the field. The program prepares you for pursuing a PhD in economics or for a research career in (inter)national institutions, universities, and business. The Master of Advanced Studies in Economics offers you a deeper knowledge in specific areas of application and familiarizes you with current research practices in economics.

The program curriculum features a selection of advanced courses from different fields within economics. The program aims to help you find a promising research topic and develop your research for your master’s thesis. Each year, the program brings together about 15-20 students from all corners of the globe, which results in a very stimulating and international atmosphere.

The program prepares you for pursuing a PhD in economics, or for a research career in (inter)national institutions, universities, and business.

The courses are taught in English.

• Credits: 60 ECTS
• Degree Type: Advanced Master
• Specifications: Master of Science.

What sets us apart as a university?

A highly-ranked university

KU Leuven is among the best 100 universities in the world according to both Times Higher Education World Rankings and QS World University Rankings. All of KU Leuven’s disciplines proudly belong to the top 100 of their field. Furthermore, KU Leuven was ranked by Reuters as the most innovative university in Europe in 2016.

Research-based education

Education at KU Leuven is research-based, which means students will learn from the same professors who are performing the ground-breaking research you read about in the press. New insights are instantly integrated into classes and students are encouraged to perform their research. In our FabLab, students can use several high-tech machines to create whatever they want – all free of charge.

Affordable tuition fees

Higher education is highly valued in Belgium and therefore subsidised by the government. This allows KU Leuven to keep tuition fees relatively low, which gives you a price/quality ratio very few top-100 universities can match. We take pride in keeping our programs as accessible as possible to allow the brightest students from around the globe to join our courses.

International student life with respect for diversity

According to Times Higher Education, KU Leuven is in the top 50 of most international universities worldwide with staff and students from over 150 different nationalities. For all our international students, the Pangaea student center is their home away from home. Our university also strives for diversity and inclusion and wants to work together on a pact for more respect.

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KU Leuven is among the best 100 universities in the world according to both Times Higher Education World Rankings and QS World University Rankings. All of KU Leuven’s disciplines proudly belong to the top 100 of their field. Furthermore, KU Leuven was ranked by Reuters as the most innovative university in Europe in 2016.