Admission and enrolment

More information about the programme can be found at its dedicated webpage: schoolofthinking.be

Applicants to the programme must fulfil the following admission criteria:

  • Education level: A Master’s degree or equivalent.
  • Language proficiency: Fluent English is required and is subject to self-assessment of the applicant. Applicants do not need to submit a proof of their linguistic competence.
  • Application: A short (e-mail) application letter in which the applicant (1.) provides the reasons for applying, (2.) explains their expectations, (3.) gives a short account of their academic and professional background, and (4.) provides a self-assessment of their English language proficiency.

 

Apply

We are now accepting applications for the fifth edition of the PG School of Thinking (cohort Tau, 2024-2025).

In order to book a place, please send your application letter to the program director. Your short (email) letter should cover the four points mentioned above. Application letters are being reviewed continuously, on a first-come, first-served basis, until the following deadlines:

  • 27th September 2024: for MA/MSc graduates from Flemish universities;
  • 29th August 2024: for all other applicants.

 

Tuition fee

The tuition fee for the full postgraduate programme, if completed within one academic year, amounts to β‚¬4.490. In case a student does not complete the program within one academic year and needs to continue a second year, a fee of €850 is charged for each additional year.

Please note that if you have a non-Belgian diploma, you will be charged a €50 application fee in the initial steps of your formal registration. This fee will be later deducted from your tuition fee, so the overall cost of participation in the programme will remain unchanged.

The tuition fees are invoiced after the formal registration process is complete (usually no sooner than in October). Tuition fees are non-refundable.

Are there any other conditions?

No, there are no other conditions to consider when starting the School of Thinking programme.

However, if you are hoping to begin this journey as an international student, you may have to apply for a student visa. Would you like to know more about the administrative formalities governing your enrolment as an international student at our university.

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

 

 

Apply now!

You're convinced to start this study? It makes sense: our university is one of the best in Belgium and beyond. Allow us to take you through the steps of the application and enrolment process as swiftly as possible.

If you need help during the application and enrolment procedure, don't panic. We've listed useful tips for your application and enrolment, as well as a step-by-step guide through the entire application procedure and an answer to the most frequently asked questions.

All the support during your application and enrolment

Be prepared

Will I cope with the programme? A question faced by many students. Making all the necessary preparations helps you embark on your studies with peace of mind. 

Test your knowledge      Other preparations

Can't wait to join us, but wondering if you're well enough prepared? You'll need a good command of English, as our curriculum does not include English lessons. If in doubt, see our language admission requirements (at the top of the page). In need of some help with your language? Our VUB Language Centre ACTO offers language classes. If you are an international student, it is also the place where you can sit the ITACE test to demonstrate your language abilities.

If you've been accepted to join the programme, do not hesitate to prepare you for your stay in Brussels.

Ready, set, study!