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Below you will find frequently asked questions, divided over four different groups. First, a generic FAQ with information applying to a broad set of master degrees and then more specific FAQs applying to specific programs only.

FAQ for all master degrees

– Non-EEA citizens: before the 1st of April. (for the next academic year).

– EEA-citizens: before the 1st of September (for the next academic year).

– The language of the programme is English, and the requirements are described here: http://www.vub.ac.be/en/study/applied-sciences-and-engineering-applied-computer-science#admission-criteria;

– If cannot provide a proof of sufficient knowledge of English, then, after the positive evaluation of your academic background and all other criteria to follow the program are met, through an interview the professors will also assess your level of English and a final decision will be taken.

For scholarship opportunities you can check our website: http://www.vub.ac.be/en/study/applied-sciences-and-engineering-applied-computer-science#practical-info

All students who apply for this program are eligible to be awarded with a VUB Scholarship. The scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis among all accepted applicants.

For the refugee student programme of the VUB you can consult the following webpages: https://student.vub.be/en/refugees#home and https://www.vub.be/en/welcome-student-refugees-programme#home

The motivation letter is very important and should clearly describe your background, experience, and goals in your career.

If professors prefer not to send the recommendation letters directly to you, they can always email their recommendations to macs@etrovub.be. After receiving them, the administration will upload them into your application file.

The recommendation letters can be issued also by your employers or project managers with whom you have worked not only by the academics.

Bachelor students in their last year of study can apply for the program with the condition to successfully finish their Bachelor studies before the start of the academic year.

Students who think they have had the same course before, have to fill out the form for exemption, (https://student.vub.be/en/ir#regulations-and-forms) and together with the transcripts send everything to the faculty secretary office.

There are several online Q&A sessions organized before the start of the academic year – you will be informed and updated regarding this.

We don’t require this as a step of the admission process. Financial proof needs to be submitted as part of the visa application process (preferably the latest three months before the enrolment deadline, which is 30 September.)




FAQ for the Master Applied Computer Science

The program is organised to accommodate your scientific background and future-oriented academic interests – developing the necessary Computer Science and Data Science skills by complementing your primary field of expertise. Above all that, we offer a wide variety of highly specialised elective courses;

The Master of Applied Computer Science provides a broad education in data science and engineering with focus on generic smart systems design, complemented with elective minors in digital health, smart cities, environmental informatics, and business intelligence. The accumulated knowledge will give rise to an ICT engineer, capable to design systems of systems and apply analytics on the heterogeneous data obtained by such systems.

The Master in Applied Computer Science at VUB accepts students with a bachelor or Master in Engineering or Exact Sciences

The programme starts every year in September (typically, the lectures start in the 4th week of September).

The language of the programme is English, and the requirements are described here: http://www.vub.ac.be/en/study/applied-sciences-and-engineering-applied-computer-science#admission-criteria;

– If cannot provide a proof of sufficient knowledge of English, then, after the positive evaluation of your academic background and all other criteria to follow the program are met, through an interview the professors will also assess your level of English and a final decision will be taken.

– In order to select the ENGLISH programme In the CHOICE OF PROGRAMME in the online application: Please make sure that you select the programme with code 00243.

The motivation letter is very important and should clearly describe your background, experience, and goals in your career.

If professors prefer not to send the recommendation letters directly to you, they can always email their recommendations to macs@etrovub.be. After receiving them, the administration will upload them into your application file.

The recommendation letters can be issued also by your employers or project managers with whom you have worked not only by the academics.

Bachelor students in their last year of study can apply for the program with the condition to successfully finish their Bachelor studies before the start of the academic year.

Students who think they have had the same course before, have to fill out the form for exemption, (https://student.vub.be/en/ir#regulations-and-forms) and together with the transcripts send everything to the faculty secretary office.




FAQ for the Master Biomedical Engineering

The Biomedical Engineering Master @ VUB accepts students with a bachelor or a Master in Engineering.
In case you do not have a full background in biomedical engineering, we consider you will need to perform a preparatory program consisting in several courses defined in a personalised study program for you.

It is possible to perform the preparatory program in parallel with the master program and does not add study duration to the 2-year master program if you choose to do so.

Since you are required to follow preparatory courses, you will need to make two applications:

– One for the preparatory program (VRB Biomedical Engineering – 00404)
– One for the master program (MA Biomedical Engineering – 00399)

The language of the programme is English, and the requirements are described here: http://www.vub.ac.be/en/study/applied-sciences-and-engineering-applied-computer-science#admission-criteria;

– If cannot provide a proof of sufficient knowledge of English, then, after the positive evaluation of your academic background and all other criteria to follow the program are met, through an interview the professors will also assess your level of English and a final decision will be taken.

– In order to select the ENGLISH programme In the CHOICE OF PROGRAMME in the online application: Please make sure that you select the programme with code 00243.