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?

To participate in this programme you have to hold one of the following degrees:

  • Master's of Medicine (4th year)
  • Master of Medicine
  • Advanced Master's programme general practitioner medicine
  • Advanced Master of Medicine in Specialist Medicine
  • Master of Medicine enrolled in a specialisation programme other than medicine
  • Master of Medicine in Specialist Medicine
  • Master of Medicine with a certificate of Acceptance Royal Order of 1999

 

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?

English is the language of instruction, so you must demonstrate your proficiency by meeting one of the following criteria:

  1. You have a diploma of secondary or higher education where English was the language of instruction;
  2. You have successfully completed secondary education organized (by an educational establishment accredited) by the Flemish, French-speaking or German-speaking Community;
  3. You have successfully completed one of the following language proficiency tests, corresponding to the Common European Framework of Reference with minimum level B2:
  • TOEFL iBT with minimum level: 79;
  • IELTS with minimum level: academic module 6.5;
  • ITACE with minimum level: B2;
  • Cambridge English Qualification Scale with minimum level: 170;

Certificates and other proof of language tests must be no more than five years old on the date of your first enrolment.

Note: if your proof of English proficiency or APS certificate is not ready before the deadline, don't miss it! You can always submit it later.

 

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   

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