Applied Sciences and Engineering: Computer Science

Admission requirements

As a general rule, every study programme comes with its own set of conditions. You will find all the requirements for your chosen programme by clicking 'admission requirements' under the 'programme' tab.

Which degree is required?

Application prerequisite for the programme Master of Computer Science is an academic bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent. We will evaluate equivalency and admission to the programme case by case after reviewing your academic record. 

Will I need to sit an entrance exam?

You will not need to sit an entrance exam to begin the programme.

Are there any language requirements?

You can provide proof of sufficient knowledge of English as the language of instruction by meeting one of the following criteria:

• successful completion of one of the following language proficiency tests:
  • TOEFL: minimum level: 213 for the computer-based test (CBT); 80 for the internet-based test (IBT); 550 for paper-based test
  • IELTS: minimum level academic module 6.5
  • ITACE: minimum level B2 • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE), grade B
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE), grade C
• successful completion of at least one year of secondary education with English as language of instruction, or successful completion of secondary school in a Belgian institution;
• successful completion of programme units in higher education with a minimum of 54 ECTS credits where English was the language of instruction.

Are there any other conditions?

If you hold a foreign diploma (non-Belgian degree), you have to consider specific administration. Let us guide you through these steps:

Check the most important steps to consider