Biomedical Engineering

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?

If you have an academic Bachelor's degree in engineering (university level) with specialization in bioengineering or biomedical engineering  (university level) you can directly enter the programme.

You can  also apply if you have an academic Bachelor's degree in engineering or exact/ applied sciences (university level)--in this case, your background will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and admission is based on acceptance .

 Based on the evaluation, and you might need to follow a preparatory program accounting for approximately 15/18 to maximum 90 ECTS credits, depending on your diploma.

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?

We accept the following proof of English language proficiency:

• A secondary school diploma from the Belgian educational system;
• A certificate from the institution where you completed secondary or higher education, stating that English was the language of instruction;
• A certificate of one of the following language tests corresponding to the Common European Framework of Reference with minimum level B2:
  • TOEFL (internet-based test) with minimum level: 79
  • IELTS academic module, with minimum level: 6.5
  • Cambridge English minimum grade scale score of 170
  • ITACE with minimum level B2
• Please note your language test results must not be older than 5 years at the moment of application.

Are there any other conditions?
IMPORTANT!

For applications for academic year 2025-2026 and beyond, it is mandatory to submit the result of the Quantitative Reasoning component of the General Test for students who wish to get admitted to the MSc in BME at VUB or Ghent University.  The GRE result will be one component in the overall assessment of your application and will also help you in assessing your qualifications to start these studies.

GRE is a standardised test on verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing that measures readiness to pursue graduate-level programs. The GRE is available in two categories: the GRE General Test and the GRE Subject Tests. GRE scores are valid for five years following your test date.

 More info can be found on the GRE website. 

Admission is based on acceptance and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Once accepted, there are no extra conditions you should meet before you can start this programme.
You'll also need to upload 1 motivational letter and 1 recommandation letter.

Contact

• bme@etrovub

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