study·economics
Part of the University Directory · 65,000+ universities & colleges

Study Economics in Belgium

Economics analyses how societies use scarce resources – markets, prices, growth, trade, public finance and policy. Programmes combine theory with quantitative methods and lead to careers in business, finance, government and research.

  • 99 programmes
  • 22 institutions
Advertisement

99 programmes · Reset filters

Sort: Popular A–Z

  1. PhD / Doctorate

    Transport and Maritime Economics (Doctorate)

    University of Antwerp 🇧🇪 Antwerpen, Belgium

    Programme page University profile
  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied Economics (PhD)

    Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management 🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium

    Programme page University profile
  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied Economics (Doctorate)

    University of Antwerp 🇧🇪 Antwerpen, Belgium

    Programme page University profile
  4. Bachelor

    Applied Economics (Bachelor)

    Catholic University of Leuven 🇧🇪 Leuven, Belgium

    Programme page University profile
  5. Advertisement
  6. Master

    Advanced master in International and Development Economics (Louvain-la-Neuve)

    Catholic University of Louvain 🇧🇪 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium

    Programme page University profile
  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics and Statistics Quantitative Economics (PhD)

    Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management 🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium

    Programme page University profile
  8. Master

    EMLE - European Master in Law and Economics

    Hasselt University 🇧🇪 Diepenbeek, Belgium

    Programme page University profile
  9. Master

    Applied Economics (Master)

    Catholic University of Leuven 🇧🇪 Leuven, Belgium

    Programme page University profile
  10. Master

    Advanced masters in international economics and development (in English)

    University of Namur 🇧🇪 Namur, Belgium

    Programme page University profile
  11. Master

    Advanced masters in international economics and developpement

    University of Namur 🇧🇪 Namur, Belgium

    Programme page University profile
  12. Minor

    Additionnal module in Economics (Minor)

    Catholic University of Louvain 🇧🇪 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium

    Programme page University profile
  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Economic (PhD)

    University of Liege 🇧🇪 Liege, Belgium

    Programme page University profile
  14. Advertisement
  15. Master

    One-year Master in Economics (60 ECTS)

    Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management 🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium

    Programme page University profile
  16. Master

    MEDEG - Economic Development and Growth (Erasmus Mundus Masters Course)

    Gent University 🇧🇪 Gent, Belgium

    Programme page University profile
  17. Bachelor

    Applied Economics (3 Years Bachelor degree)

    Institut d'Enseignement Supérieur Pédagogique (IESP) 🇧🇪 Nivelles, Belgium

    Programme page University profile
  18. Master

    Advanced Master in International and Development Economics [60 ECTS] (in English)

    Catholic University of Louvain 🇧🇪 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium

    Programme page University profile
  19. Major

    Major - Finance and Economics

    International University of Belgium 🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium

    Programme page University profile
  20. Master

    Advanced Master in Rural Economics and Sociology (Louvain-la-Neuve)

    Catholic University of Louvain 🇧🇪 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium

    Programme page University profile
  21. Master

    Advanced Master in Tax Law (Louvain-la-Neuve)

    Catholic University of Louvain 🇧🇪 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium

    Programme page University profile
  22. Certificate

    Certificate in Tax Expertise

    Catholic University of Louvain 🇧🇪 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium

    Programme page University profile

Study Economics in Belgium – facts and figures

In Belgium, 22 universities and colleges offer 99 Economics programmes: 12 Bachelor, 52 Master and 7 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Brussels, Louvain-la-Neuve, Utrecht and Leuven. Institutions with the widest choice: Catholic University of Louvain, Utrecht Network and Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management.

Degrees in Economics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Economics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Economics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Economics programmes?

The directory lists 99 Economics programmes at 22 institutions in Belgium. Popular cities include Brussels, Louvain-la-Neuve and Utrecht.

How long does it take to study Economics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Economics programmes in Belgium?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Catholic University of Louvain, Utrecht Network, Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management, University of Kent, Brussels and Catholic University of Leuven.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

Advertisement