Encouraged deadline for application: 2 September 2024

We strongly encourage you to submit your application well before our 2 September 2024 priority application deadline to allow sufficient time for assessment of application, ensure availability on the course and enrolment in time for the beginning of your studies. Applications received after this date will only be considered on a case by case basis.

Admission requirements

Standard entry requirements
  • Non-EU students will require a valid visa to be able to study.
  • Undergraduate degree - minimum 2:2 (ideally a 2:1) or international equivalent
  • Applicants with a 2:2 should have some experience of studying or working in business or sports related areas.
  • English language qualifications: Applicants from non-majority English speaking countries will be asked for an English qualification which tests Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing and will be asked to achieve an overall IELTS score of 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each section) or recognised equivalent.

Offers to applicants currently studying an undergraduate degree will be conditional on them going on to achieve the entry requirements on completion of their degree.

Flexible entry requirements

Applications that do not meet the standard entry requirements but demonstrate relevant education and/or work and/or life experience in the course subject area are welcomed.

Eligibility will be assessed on the basis of the information provided in the application – in particular the personal statement.

For more information, please contact study@gis.sport

 

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How to apply

To apply for this diploma, please click here and follow the instructions to complete your application via GIS' Learner Portal.

Application documents
  • Application form
  • Evidence of highest academic and/or professional qualifications
  • Evidence of relevant experience, where required
  • 500 word personal statement

Applications made through the flexible entry route may require a course leader review. The course leader will determine whether a professional reference or task is required.

What will it cost to attend the programme?

Tuition fees calculation

Your tuition fee depends on your enrolment contract and the number of credits you take.

Other study costs

In addition to tuition fees consider other costs such as books, courses, a computer and transport.

What will it cost to attent the programme?

The course fee for this porgramme is €16,000.

There are also available tuition fee discounts.

Is there any additional financial support to count on?

Flemish government study grant

If you meet a number of nationality, study and financial conditions, you are entitled to a study grant from the Flemish Government. There is no age restriction.

VUB support offer

Every student should be able to study at VUB without getting into financial difficulty. Hence, our extensive support offer.

Questions about financial support?

Contact Social, legal and financial support and ask our staff directly.