Application Process

Non-EEA Applicants - May 1

EEA Applicants - August 15

Non-EEA Applicants - April 1

EEA Applicants - July 1

Belgian Applicants - September 1

Non-EEA Applicants - March 1

EEA Applicants - July 1

On Campus Programme

Non-EEA Applicants - May 1

EEA Applicants - August 15

Distance Learning Programme

Non-EEA and EEA Applicants - August 15

On Campus Programme 

Non-EEA Applicants - April 1

EEA Applicants - July 1

Belgian Citizens - August 15 ^{(1) (2)}  

Distance Learning Programme 

Non-EEA Applicants - June 1

EEA Applicants - August 1 

Belgian Citizens - August 15 ^{(1) (2)} 

(1) Students with Belgian academic degrees allowing for direct admission (see admission requirements for more info on these degrees) can register until September 15 without applying. 

(2) When applying by September 2025, be aware that admittance by the start of the academic year 2025-2026 cannot be guaranteed.

Non-EEA Applicants - April 1

EEA Applicants - DEADLINE EXTENDED to August 1

Belgian Applicants - August 15

Only for applicants that meet the criteria for VLIR UOS scholarship - February 1

All Applicants - March 15*

*You need to already be admitted to the programme of your choice in order to apply for this scholarship. 

We therefore advice you to submit the application for the programme of your choice by February 1. 
This gives the Admission Committee enough time to make a final decision on your admission in order for you to proceed with the application for the Master Mind Scholarship. 

For who?

The international master of Interior Architecture with focus on Adaptive Reuse focuses on bachelors or masters in Architecture and/or Interior Architecture with a strong interest in adaptive reuse and the cultural aspects of (interior) architecture in a broad sense.

Specific admission Requirements

• Diploma: academic bachelors or masters in Architecture and/or Interior Architecture. 
• Language: mandatory academic TOEFL minimum score report or academic IELTS-certificate with a minimum overall band score or a Cambridge CAE/CPE certificate. You can be exempted if your knowledge of the English language (academic level) can be proven otherwise.
• Detailed portfolio showcasing a selection of your work (max. 30MB)

Find out more about the specific admission requirements on the Master of Interior Architecture programme page.

For who?

The Master of Management is an international one-year master programme (in English) that prepares students for a career in dynamic, international business environments. The programme focuses on confronting students with challenging strategic business problems to familiarize them with all major aspects of a business.

Admission Requirements

• Language: mandatory academic TOEFL-test with a minimum score report or academic IELTS-certificate with a minimum overall band score or a Cambridge CAE certificate
• Motivation letter of max. 3 pages 
• Specific degree requirements for students with a Flemish or non-Flemish degree
• Thesis abstract (title and short description of your previously written theses)

Find out more about the specific admission requirements on the Master of Management programme page. 

For who?

The Master of Biomedical Sciences focuses on state-of-the-art methodology, knowledge, insight and academic skills, enabling graduates to unravel the molecular mechanisms of health and disease as independent researchers. The programme provides students with the knowledge and skills required for the proper design of a scientific research project.

Admission Requirements

• Specific degree requirements, depending on the specialization of your choice
• Language: mandatory academic TOEFL-test with a minimum score report or academic IELTS-certificate with a minimum overall band score. Exceptions apply for native speakers and holders of a degree obtained in the English language.
• Test on basic knowledge of biomedical sciences 
• Test on practical lab skills

Find out more about the specific admission requirements on the master of Biomedical Sciences programme page.

For who?

Transportation is a dynamic field and career opportunities are on the rise worldwide in the private and public sector including government agencies, road and transport authorities, transport operators, and local and international consulting agencies. Our alumni are typically employed as senior transportation planning professionals, public transport managers, traffic safety consultants or to research new transportation systems and technology. Are you looking for an exciting job, offering many career opportunities, then a master’s degree in Transportation Sciences is the right choice for you!

Admission Requirements

• Specific degree requirements
• Language: mandatory academic TOEFL-test with a minimum score report, academic IELTS-certificate with a minimum overall band score or DuoLingo English Test with a minimum Overall Score
• Exceptions apply for candidates with a Belgian, Dutch or German diploma of higher academic education, for native speakers and for holders of a degree obtained in the English language 
• Letter of motivation
• Employment Declaration (only applicable for distance learning applicants)

Find out more about the specific admission requirements on the Master of Transportation Sciences programme page.

For who?

The English two-year programme "Master of Statistics and Data Science" at Hasselt University combines a solid study of principles of statistics and modern data science, with a focus on applications in the life sciences (e.g. clinical trials, epidemiology, public health, genomics, …).

Admission Requirements

• Specific degree requirements for students with a Flemish or non-Flemish degree
• Language: mandatory academic TOEFL-test with a minimum score report, academic IELTS-certificate with a minimum overall band score and DuoLingo English Test with a minimum Overall Score. Exceptions apply for candidates with a Flemish diploma of higher academic education, for native speakers and holders of a degree obtained in the English language.
• Holders of an international academic degree are strongly recommended to include the GRE general test result in their application; there are no minimum score requirements for the GRE general test. The institutional code of Hasselt University for the GRE test is 3112.
• It is requested to provide an English version (or translation) of the course description of the already followed statistical, mathematical and other quantitative courses, with for each course a brief description of the objectives, the main topics, the workload and the course materials used.
• In case the Admission Board is not fully convinced that an applicant sufficiently masters the foreknowledge to start the programme successfully, the Admission Board can invite the applicant to take an admission test.
• Exemption Request for the Master of Statistics and Data Science (if applicable)

Find out more about the specific admission requirements on the Master of Statistics and Data Science programme page. 

For who?

The master of Energy Engineering Technology in an international master programme for who is interested in becoming an Energy Transition Expert. 

Specific admission Requirements

• Diploma: honours bachelor’s degree (B.Sc., B. Tech., B. Eng., etc.) or master’s degree with a broad focus on energy-related domains.
• Language: mandatory academic TOEFL minimum score report or academic IELTS-certificate with a minimum overall band score, a Cambridge CAE/CPE certificate or DuoLingo English Test with a minimum Overall Score
• You can be exempted if your knowledge of the English language (academic level) can be proven otherwise.

Upload digitally verifiable documents (diplomas and transcripts of records) during your online application. The documents must be verified via your institution’s website, QR code, e-apostille, or e-legalisation. Non-verifiable scans or photocopies will not be accepted.

Accepted for Digital Verification:

• Diploma and transcripts with QR codes leading to an official verification website in English
• Diploma and transcripts with the URL of the verification platform and verification codes

NOT Accepted for Digital Verification:

• Documents that do not contain a (QR) code for an official online verification (a serial number is not a verification code)
• Documents with (QR) codes that don’t go to a verification website (in English)
• Scans of certified hard copies

Request your previous educational institution(s) to send your documents (diploma and transcript of records) directly to us via email. They must include your application number and programme of choice. Email the documents to: verification@uhasselt.be

Ask the institution(s) to include you in CC when sending the email. This way, you can follow up on when we have received the email.

Please note that UHasselt will not email the previous higher education institution directly. Also, note that we will not make any payments for verification. The applicant must fully cover these costs.

Important: The email for the verification of the documents must have reached us no later than two weeks after the application deadline. Your application file will only be processed after we receive the email from your previous higher educational institution with your documents. If you do not receive an update, it means we have not received the email. 

If digital verification or direct email are not possible, you must send certified hard copies (diplomas and transcripts of records) by postal mail. Ensure each page is stamped and signed in fresh ink by an official institution (notary, university, embassy, etc).

Address to:
Hasselt University
Admission for Master
Martelarenlaan 42
3500 Hasselt, Belgium

We recommend sending your documents via an express service or registered mail so you can always track your shipment.

Please note that we only accept shipments that are fully paid, and UHasselt will not cover any costs to receive your documents.

Important: Your certified documents must have arrived at our office no later than two weeks after the application deadline. Your application file will only be processed after we receive your certified hard copies by postal mail. If you do not receive an update, it means we have not received your documents. 

Hasselt University offers 6 English master programmes: 

• Master of Statistics and Data Science
• Master of Transportation Sciences
• Master of Management
• Master of Biomedical Sciences
• Master of Interior Architecture
• Master of Energy Engineering Technology

All Bachelor programmes are taught in Dutch. 

Candidates who wish to register in a Dutch-language Bachelor programme will need to demonstrate good command of Dutch and meet the Dutch language requirements. 

Hasselt University does not offer a preparatory year to learn Dutch. Other universities in Flanders do offer this preparatory programme. You can find more information on the Study in Flanders website. 

Hasselt University does not offer a preparatory year to learn Dutch. Other universities in Flanders do offer this preparatory programme. You can find more information on the Study in Flanders website. 

We offer the VLIR ICP scholarship for our Master of Statistics programme (Biostatistics/Bioinformatics/Quantitative Epidemiology) and our Master of Transportation Sciences programme (Traffic Safety). Keep in mind you can only apply if you are younger than 35 and come from one of the eligible countries as listed on the website of Vliruos.

Next to that, we also offer the Mastermind scholarship. Please take a look at the Scholarships incoming students webpage for more information. 

Please be careful when applying for other scholarships. An admission letter to study at Hasselt University always comes directly from our university and from an official mail address ending in @uhasselt.be.

Each programme has specific language requirements. 

You can check them on our admission and application page. 

To apply for the Master of Management programme, an academic IELTS (6.5) or TOEFL score (89-90) is compulsory, even if the medium of instruction during your previous education was English. Exemptions apply for native speakers and on campus degree holders (higher education) from Australia, Canada (English speaking part), Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States of America. 

To apply for the other English master programmes, native speakers or holders of a degree obtained in the English language are exempted from a language test.

All information can be found on our admission and application page.

To apply for the Master of Statistics and Data Science programme a GRE certificate is strongly recommended for holders of an international academic degree. Applicants with a Belgian degree of higher education are exempted from the GRE General test. There are no minimum score requirements for the GRE general test. The institutional code of Hasselt University for the GRE test is 3112.

Read more information on the learning account webpage.

From the academic year 2007-2008 onwards all students from the P.R. China will have to obtain a certificate of academic screening issued by the Academic Evaluation Centre (APS) of the German Embassy in Beijing before being allowed to enroll at any higher education institution, language course or other preparatory course in Flanders. The APS certificate is also required for obtaining a student visa to Belgium. More information on APS can be found at the APS website.

In some cases, you can be exempted from (part of) the APS procedure. For more info, please send an email to admissionformaster@uhasselt.be.

It is not possible to review your profile in advance to verify if you are eligible for the programme. 

We advise you to submit your application for the programme. Once your application file is complete, the Admission Board will evaluate your file. 

We cannot tell you beforehand whether or not you would be admitted, since our Admission Board reviews each incoming file based on several criteria (preliminary education, proficiency of English language, motivation...).

You can consult the complete application procedure on our admission and application page. 

Check our admission and application page. 

The application process at Hasselt University consists of two mandatory steps. Your application will not be considered complete until both steps are fulfilled:

1. Online Application 
2. Document Verification

To apply for the scholarship, eligible candidates will be given access to a Google Form within the Application Form itself. You will need to complete this form and upload your answers through the online Application Portal.

This scholarship is only offered for the Master of Statistics and Data Science (Biostatistics, Bioinformatics and Quantitative Epidemiology) as well as for the Master of Transportation Sciences (Traffic Safety). 

Applications for the Master Mind scholarship will open towards the end of December/beginning of January. Around that time, the info on the Master Mind scholarship webpage will be updated. 

This application process consist two parts:

1. Application for academic admission

2. Application for the Master Mind scholarship

Applying at Hasselt University is free of charge. You do not have to pay an application fee. 

You will receive status updates via email and can track your application through the Application Portal.

Note that we do not review online applications until we have received and verified the required higher education documents via one of the three verification methods. 

Your online application is only the first part of the application process. The second part is the verification of your documents. The authenticity of your documents must be verified by the Admissions Office.

Your application will only be processed when both parts of the application process have been completed.

This is a copy of your original documents needs to be certified by an official institution. This can be the university, the notary, the embassy…

The official institution of your choice stamps and signs the copy again to attest that it is a true copy of the original document. The document needs to contain on original, fresh stamp (in real ink) on each page. 

Photocopies and digital versions of certified documents will not be accepted.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to confirm receipt of your documents individually.

• If you have sent certified hard copies via postal mail, you can track their delivery using the provided tracking number. Once we open the package with your documents your application will be processed
• If your educational institution has emailed your documents directly to us, your application will be updated once we process them
• If you chose digital verification, ensure that your uploaded documents include a valid QR code or link to an official verification website in English

Important: If you are from Iran, please note that we cannot digitally verify your documents, even if they contain a valid QR code, due to restrictions on accessing Iranian verification websites outside the country. We apologise for this inconvenience and urge you to verify your documents via one of the other two accepted methods. 

The certified hard copies you send us to complete the application process cannot be returned. Therefore, it is crucial not to send us your original documents, these cannot be returned to you. 

There are three methods of document verification, two of which are digital. Check our admission and application page for more information.

Important: If you are from Iran, please note that we cannot digitally verify your documents, even if they contain a valid QR code, due to restrictions on accessing Iranian verification websites outside the country. We apologise for this inconvenience and urge you to verify your documents via one of the other two accepted methods. 

In case you want to defer your admission to the following academic year, you need to send an email to the admission’s office asking for a deferment of your admission before the deadline. Your file will then be resent to the Admission Board to be reevaluated. 

In case you are readmitted, you will receive a new letter of admission, which you can use to apply for your visa. 

Please keep in mind that the fact that you received admission last year does not guarantee you will be readmitted for the next academic year, since admission requirements can change each year. 

If you want to re-apply for a programme after several years, please send an email to admissionformaster@uhasselt.be so we can unlock the documents in your online application file. 

It is important to update your online application file and to send new certified hard copies by postal mail before the deadline. 

Please keep in mind that the fact that you received admission in the past does not guarantee you will be readmitted, since admission requirements can change each year. 

It is not necessary to start a new online application. Re-open your online application file at and change the academic year to the upcoming academic year in the ‘Study programme’ section. 

Send a new VLIR ICP application form (downloadable on the ICP page), along with an updated CV, a new motivational letter, two new letters of recommendation and other new documents that might be of added value to your application to Hasselt University by postal mail before February 1st. 

Contact the admission’s office about your re-application.

• Start the visa procedure as soon as possible.
• Pay the tuition fee at the latest one month before your arrival in Belgium. 
• Register for AON health insurance (non-EEU)
• Look for a student room. 
• Travel to Belgium before the start of the orientation week.
• Register for the orientation programme. 
• Book an appointment to finalize your registration at the student secretariat (Martelarenlaan 42, Hasselt). On campus students need to book a physical appointment. Do this before the start of the academic year. 
• Register at the town hall (within 1 week after your arrival) with proof of enrolment.

You can access the Application Portal using the links available on the website. Please note that the link in the activation email you received is a one-time use link for account activation only and cannot be used to log in to the Portal.

If you have started an application but haven't submitted it yet, you can continue working on it from the Overview of Applications tab in the Portal.

Yes, you can apply to multiple programmes simultaneously. However, please note that the admission requirements may vary, so be sure to check your eligibility for each program.

You can withdraw your application only after it has been submitted. To do so, go to the Overview of Applications tab within the Portal.

In Flanders a system of learning account has been established to monitor students' study progress and to stimulate students to make well-informed study choices. 

If you have never studied in Higher Education in Flanders, select 'incorrect' for the study credits according to DHO. This will open another field where you need to enter 140.

For all programmes, the following mandatory documents must be uploaded:

• Passport copy
• Curriculum Vitae
• All Higher Education Diplomas (merged into one PDF file)
• All Higher Education Transcripts of Records (merged into one PDF file)
• High School Diploma
• English Language Proficiency Certificate (requirements vary)
• Motivation Letter

Depending on the specific programme you are applying to, additional mandatory documents may be required:

• Portfolio (Master of Interior Architecture)
• Course Description (Master of Statistics and Data Science)
• Thesis Abstract (Master of Management)
• Recommendation Letters (ICP Scholarship)
• Copy of Scholarship Application (ICP Scholarship)

You can also upload extra, non-mandatory documents to strengthen your application. This can be done via the drop-down list in the 'Upload Documents' tab within the Portal, but only after you have submitted your application.

Important: Applications will only be considered once you have completed your online application and submitted higher education diploma certificate(s) and transcript(s) for verification.

You can add all non-mandatory documents through the Upload Documents tab in the Portal, where you'll find a dropdown list with various document options. Please note that you can only do this after submitting your application.

Two letters of recommendation are needed to support your application. The letter of recommendation is written by an academic staff member, scientist or superior who is familiar with your (academic/professional) activities.

You should ask the recommender to clearly identify him- or herself: name, title, work place, contact details, valid email address, relation with the applicant. If possible, the recommender should use the official letter heading of his/her institution.

The recommender should give his/her opinion frankly as to the applicant’s professional strengths and weaknesses. You should ask the recommender to include the following elements in the recommendation letter:

1. Clear identification of the person for whom the recommendation is given, and for which program.
2. Evaluation of the candidate's academic performance (study results) or professional performance.
3. Ranking of the candidate in comparison to his/her peers (top 50%, top 20%, top 5%, top 2%) with respect to intellectual ability, quality of oral expression and analytical ability. 
4. Evaluation of the candidate's research capacity, potential and skills (dissertation or research papers, possible research experience, critical attitude, analytical skills …). 
5. Suitability of the applicant for this specific program (knowledge of and/or experience with the topic(s), motivationfor graduate study in general and this program in particular …). 
6. Strong points and points to improve of the applicant’s personality and social skills: how does the applicant interacts and collaborate with teachers, with peers, in group work,… 
7. Final conclusion as to why this applicant is (not) a suitable candidate for the program.

The completed letter must be signed and dated by the  recommender together with an official stamp of the institution he/she belongs to.

The letters of recommendation must be uploaded to your online application portal via the “upload documents” tab.

If you are applying for the Vliruos scholarship, you must upload two letters of recommendation through the Upload Documents tab in the Portal. You will find a dropdown list with various document options. Please note that you can only upload these documents after submitting your application.

You can view the required documents and accompanying comments via the Upload Documents section of the Application Portal. For each uploaded document, you will see whether it has been approved (green) or rejected (red). If a document is rejected, the reason will be provided directly underneath it.

If you have completed your online application and submitted documents for verification through one of the accepted methods, but you still see the status 'in process,' it means your application has not yet been processed by the Admissions Office. Please refrain from contacting us for updates, as we are working to process all applications as quickly as possible.

The course description is a mandatory document for the Master of Statistics and Data Science. You have to provide an English version (or translation) of the course descriptions for the statistical, mathematical, and other quantitative courses you have already completed. Each description should include the course objectives, main topics, workload, and course materials used. You may also copy this information from your university’s programme website.  

A thesis abstract is a summary of a thesis completed during your previous higher education studies. It is a mandatory document for the Master of Management programme. If you have not written a thesis, you may submit a summary of an internship you completed during your studies, or alternatively, an empty document.

The tuition fee differs depending on the programme you want to enroll for. Other factors such as your nationality determine the amount of the tuition fee. Please check the Tuition Fees webpage for more info. 

We offer the VLIR ICP scholarship and the Mastermind scholarship. For more information, please check the Scholarships incoming students webpage. 

Please be careful when applying for other scholarships. An admission letter to study at Hasselt University always comes directly from our university and from an official mail address ending in @uhasselt.be.

When you are academically selected for the programme, you will receive payment instructions by e-mail. The payment must be made by (international) bank transfer. 

Do not forget to mention the “structured communication” (reference) when making the payment. This “code” is linked to your online application file. 

We do not offer the possibility of paying in installments.

The payment instructions you will receive by email once you have been admitted, will ask you to pay the fees within one month. However, for international students we make an exemption. International students have to pay the fees one month before their arrival in Belgium at the latest. 

The tuition fee needs to be paid before you can finalize your registration as a student (also if you are admitted shortly before the start of the academic year).

A refund of the tuition fee is possible. Send an email to the admission’s office with the details of your bank account: name of the account holder, bank account number, BIC or SWIFT code. This will be passed on to the financial department who will treat your request for a refund of the fee. This process can take several weeks. 

Visa applications are the responsibility of the incoming student. The university does not have any influence on the procedure and cannot intervene in the visa process.

The role of Hasselt University is limited to providing an admission letter, some practical information and, on demand, a letter to proof your solvency.

ATTENTION: Students should not enter Belgium with a tourist visa if they intend to stay longer than 90 days or three months. 

When applying for a visa or a residence permit, students are asked to proof their solvency. Depending on the country, one of the following proof of solvency may apply:

• A document certifying that the student has been awarded a study grant or scholarship. 
• An agreement for acceptance of financial responsibility (letter of a guarantee) by the so-called Annex 32.
• A proof of your own financial means by transferring a certain amount to a blocked bank account in Belgium on your name.

In case you would like to use the last option (proof your own financial means), Hasselt University can assist you and provide you a letter to proof solvency. For more info, please check the Visa webpage. 

Living standards are quite high in Belgium. Therefore, all international students and guests of Hasselt University are advised to make sure that they have the financial means for a stay in Belgium, before they leave their home country.

Besides the tuition fee, education includes some other costs. You can find an overview of those costs on the Other costs webpage. 

It is important for students travelling to Hasselt University from a non-EEU country to check all information about health insurance on this webpage.

Accommodation is arranged only for VLIR-ICP Scholarship students.

All other foreign students should find accommodation by themselves. 

One option is to use the “housing database” put together by the Office for Student Affairs of UHasselt. This database includes student rooms which are let under conditions controlled by the Office for Student Affairs. Visit the Student housing webpage for more info. 

An alternative option is to rent accommodation from landlords not subscribing to the UHasselt housing database or from private housing agencies.

Students who are not in Belgium before the beginning of September might encounter difficulties in finding a room. By that time there will be almost no rooms left on the list that is made available through the Office for Student Affairs. Note that the later you arrive, the larger the problem to find a room.

You need to be present before the start of the academic year, preferably before the start of the orientation programme. The orientation programme will be organised a week before the start of the academic year. The exact date by which you have to be present is mentioned on your admission letter (‘Arrival date’). 

You can find the starting date of the academic year and another important dates in the academic calendar.

Once you are admitted to the programme of your choice, your registration at our university is not finalised yet. 

When you have paid the tuition fee and you have received a confirmation of receipt from us, you will have to book an appointment with one of our staff members to finalize your registration. Final registrations open each year towards the end of June, and your registration needs to be finalized before the start of the academic year. 

If you are admitted to an on campus programme you need to book a physical appointment at Campus Hasselt (Martelarenlaan 42, 3500 Hasselt).

If you are admitted to a distance learning programme, completing your payment is confirmation that you wish to finalise your registration and you will automatically be registered. 

At Hasselt University, the academic year starts on the third Monday of September. 

The starting date of the academic year and other important dates can be found in the academic calendar. 

A week prior to the start of the academic year, UHasselt organises orientation days for international students. Please take a look at this webpage for more info on the orientation days. 

Once you have finalised your registration you will have access to your student account. You will then need to compose your academic programme. It is very important to do that as soon as possible.

International students will receive their diploma and diploma supplement during the graduation ceremony or shortly after.

If you are not in Belgium anymore, your diploma and diploma supplement will be sent by registered postal mail. You will receive an email to verify your current address. 

More information about the legalisation of your documents can be found on this webpage.