Location:

Leuven, Belgium

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Academic Year

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Master of Science in Advanced Studies in Economics builds on the Research Track of the Initial Master of Science in Economics. After having successfully completed core economics courses in the research track of the initial Master of Economics (or comparable programmes at other universities), the MASE programme aims to take students closer to the research frontier. Students apply the tools they have acquired during their first year to interesting problems in economics. This is an advanced Master's programme and can be followed on a full-time or part-time basis.

The main purpose of the programme is to offer students with an economic background a deeper knowledge in specific areas of application, to provide them with advanced theoretical tools to analyse economic problems and to acquaint them with current research practices in Economics. These research practices, currently used in leading business, political, academical and international institutions, make use of formal and quantitative techniques. The programme reflects this quantitative orientation.

The programme features a choice of courses from different fields within economics, a doctoral workshop and weekly seminars given by guest speakers. The goal of the programme is to enable you to find a promising research topic and to develop your own research on this topic. This research leads to the MASE thesis, which for many will become the first chapter of their doctoral dissertation. Each year, the programme brings together about 25-30 students from all corners of the globe, providing a very stimulating and international atmosphere.

Setting Description:

Situated in the heart of Western Europe, KU Leuven (University of Leuven) has been a centre of learning for nearly six centuries. Today, it is Belgium's largest and highest-ranked university and, founded in 1425, one of the oldest and most renowned universities in Europe. As a leading European research university and co-founder of the League of European Research Universities (LERU), KU Leuven offers a wide variety of programmes in English, all supported by high-quality, innovative, interdisciplinary research. KU Leuven is home to a vibrant community of international scholars spread out over its various campuses. 14% of the university’s 54,000 students are international representing 140 countries. KU Leuven's three doctoral schools provide internationally oriented PhD tracks for more than 4,000 doctoral students. Boasting an outstanding central location, KU Leuven offers a truly international experience, high-quality education, world-class research and cutting-edge innovation.

Cost:

1.750 EUR Reduced registration fees are possible for students: -From developing countries -Within the framework of a cooperation accord between universities or other institutions -For specific social reasons