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Message from the Rector 4

Hasselt University: knowledge in action 5

Hasselt: dynamic student town 6

Education 8

Excellence in education 9

Bachelor and Masters 10

International master programmes 12

Master of Science in Statistics 12

Master of Science in Statistics by distance learning 18

Master of Science in Management 20

Master of Science in Transportation Sciences 22

Master of Science in Transportation Sciences by distance learning 24

Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences 26

Master of Science in Interior Architecture 30

Admission Requirements 32

Financial Aspects 34

Research & Innovation 35

Research 36

PhD@UHasselt 39

Making research work 39

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HASSELT UNIVERSITY

A creative hub in the‘international innovation web’

Message from the Rector

Interested in acquiring in-depth knowledge and develop-ing professional skills? Dreaming of a successful career as a researcher? Looking for an excellent partner to collaborate with? Then you’ve come to the right place at Hasselt Univer-sity!

Our university is not an island of knowledge, but rather a crea-tive hub in a complex economic and social network consist-ing of large and small companies and organizations, research institutes, and other universities. We see this network as an ‘international innovation web’. Eve-rybody in our university - students, teachers and researchers - is a vital part of this network and participates actively in it. As the world is becoming more and more globalised our gradu-ates often end up in organizations that are active all around the world and as a university we want to prepare our students as best we can for an exciting career, in Belgium or abroad. This is why Hasselt University does not only focus on teach-ing knowledge, but also on lifelong employability skills such as teamwork, time management, communication skills and inter-national experiences. By doing so we put what our university is all about, i.e. ‘Knowledge in Action’, into practice.

There are numerous reasons why Hasselt University attracts many international students & researchers. One of them is our excellent staff, who consist of leading authorities in both research and education. Another advantage is our innova-tive approach to university education. Our programmes are accredited by the NVAO (the Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders) and multiple facets of these pro-grammes have been awarded the very highest rank: excellent. They set the standard for an international level. Last but not least, the city of Hasselt is a great place to soak up student life and prepare for your professional career.

This brochure provides you with basic information on our university and programmes. We are looking forward to welcoming you.

Prof. dr. Luc De Schepper Rector of Hasselt University

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HASSELT UNIVERSITY: KNOWLEDGE IN ACTION

Hasselt University is an innovative university which has a pronounced international orientation. Founded in 1971, it is the youngest university in Belgium. Hasselt University stands for excellence in education, top research in spearhead fields and active commit-ment to innovation and entrepreneurship. The overall objective is to combine academic excellence with economic and social relevance.

The faculties of Sciences, Engineering Technology, Medi-cine and Life Sciences, Business Economics, Law, and Architecture and Art offer attractive undergraduate, graduate and PhD programmes at a high academic level. The courses are research-led and students participate in the university’s research programmes from an early stage. Moreover, knowledge and skills are frequently related to concrete real life situations. The programmes are supported by a range of innovative and effective teach-ing and learning methods. They also stimulate students to develop their full potential. Hasselt University aims at self-assured and independent professionals, equipped with the necessary skills for analysing and solving problems, work-ing in multidisciplinary teams, chairing discussions, pre-senting ideas … The research policy of Hasselt University focuses on top research in a number of spearhead fields including mate-

rials for (bio)electronics and nanotechnology, biostatistics, cleantech, environmental sciences, ICT, life sciences, open innovation and small businesses, transportation sciences and traffic safety. In these multidisciplinary domains, the research institutes of Hasselt University combine funda-mental and applied research, including contract research for industry and organizations. Much attention is paid to increasing the valorization of research results and the start-ing up of spin-off companies. Hasselt University assumes an active role in stimulating innovative economic activities in the region, including the co-ordination of regional thematic company clusters in domains such as life sciences, renew-able energy and cleantech.

Hasselt University has an extensive international network and develops joint programmes with universities in Belgium and the Netherlands. Our international students and researchers come from all over the world.

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HASSELT: DYNAMIC STUDENT TOWN

Hasselt University is situated at the heart of Europe, within a stone’s throw of cities such as Brussels, Liège (French speaking part of Belgium), Aachen (Germany) and Maastricht (the Netherlands), while Paris and London are within a couple of hundred kilometres. Hasselt University has two campuses: a green campus outside the city of Hasselt and a campus in town. Hasselt has a population of almost 75 000 and is the administrative and commercial centre of the province. Hasselt is a dynamic student town where young people feel comfortable. It organises all kinds of theatrical performances, music and pop festivals, either open air or in the well-known

Ethias Arena. In addition, there is a large cinema near the campus. To get a genuine taste of Hasselt you can visit the numerous cosy restaurants and cafés dotted all over town. You can visit the Jenever (Gin) Museum, St. Quentin’s Cathedral, the prestigious Fashion Museum, the Municipal Museum and the Virga Jesse Basilica, the beautiful Japanese Garden and the town’s many green oases. Hasselt is not only the capital of taste but also of the real ‘bon vivant’!

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Education

EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION

Hasselt University wants to prepare its students for an exciting career in Belgium or abroad. As the world is becoming more globalised, our graduates often end up in organisations that are active all around the world. This is why Hasselt University does not only focus on teaching knowledge, but also on lifelong employability skills such as teamwork, time management, communication skills and international experiences. By doing so, we put what our university is all about, i.e. ‘Knowledge in Action’, into practice.

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• guided independent learning • innovative teaching and learning methods• research-led courses

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• develop academic and employability skills• excellent quality of education• excellent staff consisting of leading authorities

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• flexible study programmes• academic guidance and counselling

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• international university• student participation

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• PhD opportunities• School of Expert Education

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Education

Faculty of SciencesHasselt University organises up-to-date bachelor programmes in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics and Mathematics. Moreover it offers a master programme in Computer Science with specialisations in Databases, Human-Computer Interaction and Multimedia. Within the framework of the co-operation with Maastricht University, master programmes in Artificial Intelligence and in Operations Research are offered (in English). Furthermore, we offer an English Master of Statistics with specialisations in Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Epidemiology & Public Health Methodology.

Faculty of Engineering TechnologyHasselt University organises, in close collaboration with KU Leuven, bachelor and master programmes of Engineering Technology. The bachelor programme leads to a Bachelor diploma of Science of Engineering Technology with specialisations in Civil, Chemical, Electromechanical, Electronics and ICT, Nuclear and Packaging Engineering Technology. The different master programmes lead to the diploma of Master of Science of Civil, Biochemical, Chemical, Electromechanical, Energy, Electronics and ICT, Nuclear or Packaging Engineering Technology.

Hasselt University is located in the region of Flanders, in the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium. Our bachelor programmes are therefore mainly taught in Dutch. However, master programmes can be taught both in English and in Dutch. In addition, a number of courses have been set up in English for our exchange students1. A complete bachelor programme consists of 180 ECTS credits, or three years of full-time study. A complete master programme consists of 60 or 120 ECTS credits, which is the equivalent of one or two years respectively of full-time study. At present, Hasselt University offers study pro-grammes, including PhD programmes, in six faculties and in the School of Transportation Sciences.

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Faculty of Medicine and Life SciencesHasselt University organises excellent education on a bachelor level (Medicine and Biomedical Sciences) and on a master level (Biomedical Sciences & Rehabilitation Sci-ences and Physiotherapy). The Master of Science in Bio-medical Sciences is organised in close collaboration with Maastricht University and has specialisations in Clinical Molecular Sciences, Environmental Health Sciences and Bioelectronics and Nanotechnology. Courses are offered in English. The Master of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy is organised in close collaboration with KU Leuven and has specialisations in Neurological Disor-ders, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Mental Health Care, Chil-dren and Internal Disorders.

Faculty of Business EconomicsHasselt University offers bachelor and master programmes of Science in Business Economics, Business Administration, Business Engineering and Business and Information Systems engineering (mainly in Dutch). Moreover, it organises the Master of Science in Management (in English); students can specialise in Business Process Management or International Marketing Strategy

School of Transportation SciencesIn the field of Transportation Sciences, we offer both a bachelor and a master degree. Traffic Safety and Mobility Management are the specialisations of this master, which is unique in Belgium. The bachelor is taught in Dutch. The master is taught in English and can be taken on campus or by distance learning.

Faculty of LawHasselt University organises a Bachelor and Master of Laws. The education programme focuses on international and European law, judicial protection and mediation, and provides a platform for the comparison of European and various national legal systems. Thanks to assignments and problem-based learning, our graduates develop skills that are particularly useful for their careers. Our partners in education are universities with well-known traditions: Maas-tricht University and KU Leuven.

Faculty of Architecture and ArtsHasselt University presents a Bachelor and Master pro-gramme of Science in Architecture and Interior Architec-ture. The contents of both curricula closely relate to the daily practice of the profession, but will equally train design-ers to approach space - in all its scales - conceptually. On a master’s level we offer a range of research seminars, which are also available for international students, on aspects of adaptive re-use, participation and capacity building, sce-nography and artistic research, sustainability and material use, and universal design and designing for experience.

1 You can find more information about the programmes for exchange students on our website: www.uhasselt.be/exchange.

U-Multirank is an online ranking instrument for students, re-searchers and policy makers to compare higher education institutions from the entire world. Unlike most international rankings, U-Multirank is characterised by its multi-dimen-sional approach that focuses on the quality of teaching and learning, research, knowledge transfer, international orien-tation and regional involvement. In the latest U-Multirank edition, Hasselt University received a top score on 10 of the 29 performance indicators, and can thereby be considered amongst the 7% best institutions worldwide!

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The need for well-trained biostatisticians, bioinformaticians, and epidemiological and public-health scientists is ever in-creasing, enhanced by the scientific revolution in molecular biology and genetics, its impact on health and the environment, as well as by the availability of ‘big data’ and progress in data science. Hasselt University’s Master of Statistics with spe-cialisations in Biostatistics, Bioinformatics and Epidemiology & Public Health Methodology, keeps abreast of such evolu-tions. The master programme combines a solid study of principles of applied and biostatistics with up-to-date information on topics such as clinical trials, public health, longitudinal data, survival analysis, genetics, survey methodology, etc. The specialisation in Bioinformatics makes it possible to keep an even closer pace with the more specific professional needs and skills required due to the development of novel experimental techniques in molecular biology and genetics.

Hasselt University’s Master of Statistics acquired accreditation from the prestigious Royal Statistical Society.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN STATISTICS

Biostatistics

Fast facts Programme

Master of Statistics Specialisation

Biostatistics Biostatistics ICP

Duration 2 years full-time (reduced one-year track available to those eligible)

Start date October

Learning methodLectures, compulsory reading, computer practice, problem-based learning, group and individual projects

Assessment method Written exams, projects, essays, presentations

Reduced track Individual (reduced) programmes are possible. You are freeto combine courses from different specialisations to create your own profile. Length reduction is possible based on sufficient prior graduate-level training. Requests for an individualised programme and any applications for exemptions should be formally submitted to the Examination Board, along with a clear motivation supported by the required documents.

Distance Learning programmeThe distance learning programme Master of Statistics of-fers the same degree as the on-campus programme: a master degree in the Master of Statistics.

Everything happens online in the virtual learning environ-ment where you can meet the lecturer and other students to start discussing the content of the courses. The same start date, learning methods and assessments are provided with adjustments for studying on a distance. Individual programmes are more common in the DL pro-gramme because many students combine studying with working.

Scholarship for the ICP Biostatistics of the Flemish Interuniversity council (VLIR-UOS):

For a scholarship for the ICP Biostatistics of the Flemish Interuniversity council (VLIR-UOS) candidates must not be older than 40 year. Their fully completed application form and requested documents should be returned to UHasselt, International Office, Attn. Leen Jorissen, Mar-telarenlaan 42, 3500 Hasselt, Belgium no later than the1st of February.

Candidates awarded the VLIR-scholarship will be notified by VLIR-UOS after the meeting of the Selection Committee (May-June). All other candidates will be informed by the International Office of Hasselt University.For students from developing countries there are 16 full scholarships available for the 2 year course ICP Master of Statistics - Biostatistics. Students from countries eligible for VLIR Scholarship can apply for this ICP programme. More detailed information is available on: www.vliruos.be and www.uhasselt.be/Biostatistics-ICP

INTERNATIONAL MASTER PROGRAMMES

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Advantages of the Master of Statistics: BiostatisticsIn the specialisation Biostatistics/Biostatistics ICP sound training in modern statistical methodology, necessary for the design and analysis of biomedical and epidemiological studies, is provided. Core biostatistics courses are Longi-tudinal Data Analysis, Survival Analysis, and Clinical Trials. The specialisation in Biostatistics has a strong research orientation. The programme of students from developing countries, with a scholarship sponsored by the University Development Cooperation Section of the Flemish Inter-university Council (VLIR-UOS), is adapted to their specific needs and interests in the Biostatistics ICP specialisation.

Biostatistics: the right choice for you?As well as the standard admission requirements (see page 32) you should:

• hold an academic bachelor degree obtained from a Belgian university in mathematics, physics, computer sciences, chemistry, biology, life sciences, (bio, business, civil) - engineering to be directly admitted. • hold a bachelor degree in mathematics, physics, computer sciences, chemistry, biology, life sciences, (bio, business, civil) -engineering, medicine, sociology, psychology, artificial intelligence, biotechnology from other univer-sities, with a basic but sufficiently strong background in mathematics and statistics.

The programme’s Examination Board will evaluate each appli-cation individually as regards the applicant’s academic record. Depending on the diploma obtained previously, students may have to enrol in a preparatory programme.

Course outline www.uhasselt.be/enwww.uhasselt.be/studyguide

Further information Website: www.uhasselt.be/master-of-statistics Programme director: Prof. Dr Marc AertsE-mail: [email protected] Coordinator for Biostatistics: Prof. Dr Geert Molenberghs E-mail: [email protected] Coordinator for Distance Learning: Ms. Tina StoquartE-mail: [email protected] Programme manager: Mrs. Martine MachielsE-mail: [email protected]

“This programme ensures a promising and successful career.” Samuel Iddi, Ghana

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Over the years graduates have found positions in:

• biomedical research institutes

• the pharmaceutical industry

• government

• healthcare

• academia (PhD)

• ...

What are your career prospects?

Bioinformatics


Master of Statistics Specialisation

Bioinformatics Duration

2 years full-time (reduced one-year track available to those eligible)

Start date October

Learning method Lectures, compulsory reading, laboratories, problem-based learning, group and individual projects

Assessment method Written exams, projects, essays, presentations, skills tests

Reduced track Individual (reduced) programmes are possible. You are free to combine courses from different specialisations to create your own profile. Length reduction is pos-sible based on sufficient prior graduate-level training. Requests for an individualised programme and any ap-plications for exemptions should be formally submitted to the Examination Board, along with a clear motivation supported by the required documents.

“Specialising in bioinformatics at Hasselt University has changed my professional life. The content of our courses was always rich, we combined individual and group work and the experience we got through practice was huge.” Tatsiana Khamiakova, Belarus

Further information Website: www.uhasselt.be/master-of-statistics Programme director: Prof. Dr Marc AertsE-mail: [email protected] Coordinator for Bioinformatics: Prof. Dr Tomasz Burzykowski E-mail: [email protected] manager: Mrs. Martine MachielsE-mail: [email protected]

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Advantages of the Master of Statistics: Bioinformatics The rapid evolution in scientific research in genomics and proteomics continuously requires new knowledge and skills. Besides a working knowledge of molecular biology, there is the need for a specialised knowledge of, and applied skills in database management, computer programming, statisti-cal techniques and knowledge discovery & integration. The Master of Statistics: Bioinformatics prepares graduates in such a way that they:

• are able to design and analyse experiments aimed at obtaining genomic and proteomic data. • possess the necessary knowledge and skills to de-velop, understand and create bioinformatics software tools and databases. • become self-assured, independent and assertive pro-fessionals for whom analysing an issue, structuring in-formation, working in international and multidisciplinary teams, conducting and chairing discussions and pre-senting ideas have become second nature.

Bioinformatics: the right choice for you?As well as the standard admission requirements (see page 32) you should:

• hold an academic bachelor degree obtained from a Belgian university, in mathematics, physics, computer sciences, chemistry, biology, life sciences, (bio, busi-ness, civil) -engineering to be directly admitted. • hold a bachelor degree in mathematics, physics, computer sciences, chemistry, biology, life sciences, (bio, business, civil) -engineering, medicine, sociology, psychology, artificial intelligence, biotechnology from other universities, with a basic but sufficiently strong background in mathematics/statistics and/or computer science.

The Examination Board of the programme will evaluate each application individually as regards the applicant’s academic record. Depending on the diploma obtained previously, stu-dents may have to enrol in a preparatory programme.


Over the years graduates have found positions in:

• biomedical research institutes

• biotech & pharma industry

• academia (PhD)

• ...


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“This specialisation at Hasselt University gives you the confidence to deal with real life statistical problems and gives you the opportunity to be taught by some of the best professors of statistics in the world.” Abel Tilahun, Ethiopia

Epidemiology and Public Health Methodology


Master of Statistics Specialization

Epidemiology and Public Health Methodology Duration

2 years full-time (reduced one-year track available to those eligible)

Start date October

Learning method Lectures, compulsory reading, laboratories, problem-based learning, group and individual projects

Assessment method Written exams, projects, essays, presentations, skills tests

Reduced track Individual (reduced) programmes are possible. You are free to combine courses from different specializations to create your own profile. Length reduction is pos-sible based on sufficient prior graduate-level training. Requests for an individualized programme and any ap-plications for exemptions should be formally submitted to the Examination Board, along with a clear motivation supported by the required documents.

Option Individual (reduced) programmes are possible. You are free to combine courses from different specializations to create your own profile. Requests for an individualised programme and any applications for exemptions should be formally submitted to the Examination Board, along with a clear motivation backed up by the requested documents.

Advantages of the Master of Statistics: Epidemiol-ogy and Public Health MethodologyThe specialisation Epidemiology & Public Health Methodol-ogy offers a professionally-oriented programme with em-phasis on epidemiology, modeling of infectious diseases and microbial risk assessment.

Epidemiology and Public Health Methodology: the right choice for you?As well as the standard admission requirements (see page 32) you should:

• hold an academic bachelor degree obtained from a Belgian university, in mathematics, physics, computer sciences, chemistry, biology, life sciences, (bio, busi-ness, civil) -engineering to be directly admitted. • hold a bachelor degree in mathematics, physics,

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Over the years graduates have found positions in: • public health institutes

• food safety agencies

• epidemiology departments

• government

• academia (PhD)

• ...


Further information Website: www.uhasselt.be/master-of-statistics Programme director and coordinator for Epide-miology and Public Health Methodology: Prof. Dr Marc Aerts E-mail: [email protected] Programme manager: Mrs. Martine MachielsE-mail: [email protected]

computer sciences, chemistry, biology, life sciences, (bio, business, civil) engineering, medicine, sociology, psychology, artificial intelligence, biotechnology from other universities, with a basic but sufficiently strong background in mathematics and statistics.

The Examination Board of the programme will evaluate each application individually as regards the applicant’s academic record. Depending on the diploma obtained previously, stu-dents may have to enrol for a preparatory programme.



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Further information Website: www.uhasselt.be/master-of-statistics Course outline: www.uhasselt.be/en www.uhasselt.be/studyguide/Programme director: Prof. Dr Marc Aerts ([email protected])Coordinators for the specialisations: - Biostatistics: Prof. Dr Geert Molenberghs ([email protected]) - Bioinformatics: Prof. Dr Tomasz Burzykowski ([email protected]) - Epidemiology and Public Health Methodology: Prof. Dr Marc Aerts ([email protected])Programme manager: Mrs. Martine Machiels ([email protected])Programme coordinator: Ms. Tina Stoquart ([email protected])

Fast facts Programme Master of Statistics Distance LearningSpecialisation Biostatistics (BIOSTAT) Bioinformatics (BIOINF) Epidemiology and Public Health Methodology (EPI)Duration 2 years full-time year 1: full-time 60 credits programme available from 2015-2016 onwards year 2: 30 credits in 2016-2017 year 2: full-time 60 credits programme available in 2017-2018Start date October Learning method

Depending on the chosen specialisation, courses can consist of the following learning methods: web lectures, compulsory reading, computer practice, problem-based learning, laboratories, group and individual projects.

Assessment method Depending on the chosen specialisation, courses can consist of the following assessment methods: writ-ten exams, projects, essays, presentations, skills test. Compulsory examination will be held on campus in the months of January and June.

Reduced track Individual (reduced) programmes are possible. You are free to combine courses from different specialisations tocreate your own profile. Length reduction is possible based on sufficient prior graduate-level training. Re-quests for an individualised programme and any appli-cations for exemptions should be formally submitted to the Examination Board, along with a clear motivation supported by the required documents.

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Advantages of the Master of StatisticsBIOSTAT: In the specialisation Biostatistics, sound training in modern statistical methodology, necessary for the design and analysis of biomedical and epidemiological studies, is provid-ed. Core biostatistics courses are Longitudinal Data Analysis, Survival Analysis, and Clinical Trials. The specialisation in Bio-statistics has a strong research orientation.

BIOINF: The rapid evolution in scientific research in genom-ics and proteomics continuously requires new knowledge and skills. Besides a working knowledge of molecular biology, there is the need for a specialised knowledge of, and applied skills in database management, computer programming, sta-tistical techniques and knowledge discovery & integration. The Master of Statistics: Bioinformatics prepares graduates in such a way that they:

• are able to design and analyse experiments aimed at obtaining genomic and proteomic data. • possess the necessary knowledge and skills to de-velop, understand and create bioinformatics software tools and databases. • become self-assured, independent and assertive professionals for whom analysing an issue, structur-ing information, working in international and multidis-ciplinary teams, conducting and chairing discussions and presenting ideas have become second nature.

EPI: The specialisation Epidemiology & Public Health Meth-odology offers a professionally-oriented programme with em-phasis on epidemiology, modelling of infectious diseases and microbial risk assessment.

Master of Statistics: the right choice for you?As well as the standard admission requirements (see page 32) you should:

• hold an academic bachelor degree obtained from a Belgian university, in mathematics, physics, computer sciences, chemistry, biology, life sciences, (bio, busi-ness, civil) - engineering to be directly admitted. • hold a bachelor degree in mathematics, physics, computer sciences, chemistry, biology, life sciences, (bio, business, civil) -engineering, medicine, sociology, psychology, artificial intelligence, biotechnology from other universities, with a basic but sufficiently strong background in mathematics and statistics.

The programme’s Examination Board will evaluate each appli-cation individually as regards the applicant’s academic record. Depending on the diploma obtained previously, students may have to enrol in a preparatory programme.

Over the years, BIOSTAT graduates have found positions in: • biomedical research institutes • the pharmaceutical industry • government • healthcare • academia (PhD) • ...

Over the years, BIOINF graduates have found positions in: • biomedical research institutes • biotech & pharma industry • academia (PhD) • ...

Over the years, EPI graduates have found positions in: • public health institutes • food safety agencies • epidemiology departments • government • academia (PhD) • ...


“This programme ensures a promising and successful career.” Samuel Iddi, Ghana

“ Specialising in bioinformatics at Hasselt University has changed my professional life. The content of our courses was always rich, we combined individual and group work and the experience we got through practice was huge.” Tatsiana Khamiakova, Belarus

“This specialisation at Hasselt University gives you the confidence to deal with real life statistical problems and gives you the opportunity to be taught by some of the best professors of statistics in the world.” Abel Tilahun, Ethiopia

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Fast facts Programme International master programme Master of Management Specialisation

Business Process ManagementInternational Marketing Strategy

Duration Master: 1 year full-time = 60 ECTS creditsPreparatory programme = 36 ECTS

Start date September Language

EnglishLearning method A combination of lectures, case studies & practical applications in the field of management Assessment method Master’s dissertation, papers and exams

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT

(FACULTY OF BUSINESS ECONOMICS)

The Master of Management is an international one-yearmaster programme (in English) that prepares students fora career in dynamic, international business environments.The programme focuses on confronting students withchallenging strategic business problems to familiarisethem with all major aspects of a business. The programme is tailored at bachelor and master graduates who aim to widen their scope of international management as well as to deepen their knowledge of and capabilities in Business Process Management (BMP) or International Marketing Strategy (IMS) – two specialisation tracks of the programme. The programme does not only apply to (business) economics students but also to university graduates in non-economic subject areas, such as engineers, lawyers, psychologists...

Master of Management: specialisation Business Process ManagementThe major Business Process Management (BPM) focuses on the managerial and corporate role of information and informa-tion systems and technologies in the corporate world, with an emphasis on business processes. The programme addresses the way in which particular opportunities and threats in this context should be managed and governed. Graduates gain insight into the interaction between data, processes, informa-tion systems, and the way new information technologies cre-ate new opportunities for cross-functional business process-es. Graduates are trained to analyse problems and to reflect critically on situations by offering a broad set of methodolo-gies and techniques to apply in a process context. Eventually, graduates learn to understand how information systems and technology can support and fuel strategy making, innovation, and new business models in an international context.

Master of Management: specialisation International Marketing Strategy The major International Marketing Strategy (IMS) focuses on business and marketing strategies in an international environment. Complementary to a more general marketing perspective, this specialisation digs deeper into marketing strategies, processes and the relationships between or-ganisations with an emphasis on the business-to-business context. This major confronts graduates with challenging strategic business problems in the marketing domain in interaction with other functions such as business strategy and innovation management. IMS also trains students in analysing these problems by offering a broad set of ana-lytical tools and knowledge with respect to the usefulness of these tools in different contexts, eventually to generate high-level contributions to ongoing business modelling in an international context.

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Advantages of the Master of ManagementThe Master of Management programme aims to develop the following competences:

• to identify, define and solve economic and managerial problems in an expert manner; • to apply theoretical knowledge and problem-solving methods and techniques in a flexible and creative way;• to evaluate the available information in order to arrive at well-grounded solutions;• to assess the feasibility of solutions in a multicultural context;• to demonstrate communication skills which are appro-priate to implement decisions;• to make active contributions to the development of team projects.

Furthermore students have to acquire the learning com-petences and learning attitudes that enable them to take part in autonomous and lifelong learning. They can critically evaluate their own cognitive, affective, social, moral and ethical learning processes.

Master of Management: the right choice for you?Hasselt University will assess students individually on the basis of their previous academic record and qualifications. General requirements imply diploma requirements and lan-guage requirements. The Examination Board of the pro-gramme evaluates each application individually with regard to the applicant’s academic record.

All applicants should hold at least a university diploma or a diploma of higher education equivalent to a bachelor de-gree in economic or applied economic sciences, commer-cial and business sciences or equivalents of these degrees.

Depending on previous qualifications, you may have to complete a preparatory programme. Hasselt University offers a preparatory programme for students with a non-economic academic degree (bachelor or master) – ½ year full time.

The Master of Management programme should enable students to assume high-potential middle management functions, especially in the context of dynamic international markets. Participating students come from different coun-tries around the world and as a consequence all courses are taught in English.

Course outlinewww.uhasselt.be/en www.uhasselt.be/studyguide

“The university and course facilitators strive to bring practical experience into the academic environment through both discussion topics and lectures and they encourage the sharing of professional experiences among their students.” Sofian A. Kassaymeh, Jordan


Further information Website: www.uhasselt.be/master-of-management Programme coordinator: Mrs Rachel Moreau E-mail: [email protected]

This programme enables students to function optimally within organisations and to assume management func-tions. Competences such as project team work, creative business problem solving and management reporting will be developed. Alumni occupy prominent functions in companies all around the world. They testify to the dyna-mism of our high level training. Graduates with the spe-cialisation BPM become ICT consultants or ICT project managers. Graduates with the specialisation IMS take up marketing management functions mainly in high-tech multinational firms.

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN TRANSPORTATION SCIENCES

A modern and international transport system is important for moving people, goods and information in a regional, national and international context. Moreover it is connected to economic growth. A continuous increase in traffic volumes (passenger transport as well as freight forwarding transport) leads to major challenges concerning land use, impact on urban areas, traffic safety issues, traffic flow, atmospheric pollution and travel behaviour. The international Master of Transportation Sciences of Hasselt University is a multidisciplinary two-year programme. It trains students and practitioners to identify transportation and traffic safety problems and to come up with solutions, taking into account several aspects: economic, social, urban planning, environmental and infrastructural. Several transport and traffic safety issues are thus highlighted in an overall multidisciplinary perspective. Since transportation is a cross-border field, we also focus on the international aspects related to this domain.

Students can choose between two specialisations: Mobility Management or Traffic Safety.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN TRANSPORTATION SCIENCES ON-CAMPUS

Fast facts Degree

Master of Transportation Sciences Degree awarded by Hasselt University (Belgium).

Programme Master of Transportation Sciences

Specialisations Mobility Management Traffic Safety

Duration 2 years full-time

Start date September

Application deadline- Non EEA students: 1st May- EEA students: 1st September

Learning method A combination of (guest) lectures, research projects, as-signments (papers and presentations), study visits and (international) internship

Assessment method Written and oral exams, final papers, master’s disserta-tion, group participation, 100% attendance

(SCHOOL FOR TRANSPORTATION SCIENCES)

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Advantages of the Master of Transportation Sciences The Master of Transportation Sciences at Hasselt University is unique in that:

• it is a multidisciplinary master programme incorpo-rating economic, social, urban planning, environmental and infrastructural aspects. • it takes sustainable development into account. • it focuses on transportation, as well as on traffic safe-ty in an international context. • it includes excursions and a study visit abroad during which students learn about and see current best prac-tices in solving transport problems in different countries. • students and practitioners from different countries exchange information about transport and traffic safety problems, solutions and strategies. • a full semester is dedicated to doing an internship to gain professional experience.

Master of Transportation Sciences: the right choice for you?All applicants should hold at least a university degree or a degree of higher education equivalent to a (academic) bachelor degree. Depending on the degree you obtained previously, you may have to do a link or preparatory pro-gramme at the start of your master programme. This can be combined with the master programme.

Course outline www.uhasselt.be/mtswww.uhasselt.be/studyguide

Further information Website: http://www.uhasselt.be/mts Programme coordinator: Prof. Dr Elke HermansE-mail: [email protected]

Graduates are employed in different positions in various organisations:

- federal and local government bodies (e.g. drawing up and implementing mobility plans)

- consultancies (e.g. identifying and tackling dangerous locations)

- (public) transport companies (e.g. studying the im-pact of price changes of rail tickets or public trans-port supply)

- medium-sized and large companies (e.g. drawing up and implementing company transport plans or deter-mining the location of companies, taking into account its accessibility by various transport means)

- insurance companies (e.g. Determining insurance rates in function of risk factors for various target groups (sex, age, ...)

- interest groups (e.g. drawing up and tailoring sensiti-sation campaigns and educational material)

- research institutes (e.g. researching new mobility sys-tems such as light rail, electronic cars and bikes; evo-lution of traffic and travel behaviour; impact of round-abouts on road safety, etc.)


“The Master in Transportation Sciences at Hasselt University is the only programme in Europe which is able to provide a multidisciplinary approach to the understanding of the complexity and further development of transport issues” Alessio Sitran, Italy

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Fast facts Degree

Master of Transportation Sciences Degree awarded by Hasselt University (Belgium). If students do not com-plete the full programme, they receive a certificate per completed course.

ProgrammeMaster of Transportation Sciences by distance learning

Specialisations Mobility Management Traffic Safety

Duration3.5 years part-time including the preparatory programme


Application deadline 1st September

Learning method A combination of (guest) lectures, research projects, as-signments (papers and presentations), study visits, (in-ternational) internship, e-learning platform and private study

Assessment method Written and oral exams, final papers, master’s disserta-tion, attendance during the residential blocks

Planning Maximum three course units per semester

Advantages of the Master of Transportation Sciences by distance learningThe Master of Transportation Sciences at Hasselt University is unique in that:

• The programme is organised in concentrated residen-tial blocks and can be completed at your own pace in combination with work and/or family life. The standard study track takes about 3.5 years, including a prepara-tory programme, internship and master’s thesis. • Experienced professionals from different fields and countries exchange information about transport and traffic safety problems, solutions and strategies.• A full semester is dedicated to an internship. The in-ternship can be carried out at your place of employ-ment so you will already benefit from your studies in practice while still earning your degree.

Master of Transportation Science, by distance learning: the right choice for you? We welcome students, employers and career-minded indi-viduals, working in the field of traffic (safety) and transporta-tion. Practitioners, who want to earn a specialised quali-fication and broaden/update their knowledge and work experience in respect of the rapidly changing transportation field, are our target group.

All applicants should hold at least a university degree or a degree of higher education equivalent to a (academic) bachelor degree. The Examination Board will consider the applications individually. Depending on the degree you ob-tained previously, you may have to do a link or preparatory programme at the start of your master programme. This can be combined with the master programme.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN TRANSPORTATION SCIENCES

BY DISTANCE LEARNING

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Organisational aspects • The course units are organised according to a two-yearly cyclic schedule. • To gain the master degree you must successfully pass the general and specialisation courses, an intern-ship and the master’s dissertation, accumulating 120 credit points (ECTS). • To gain course certificates you must successfully pass one or more course units. • Each semester, students have to attend a one-week residential block. Attendance of the residential block is compulsory in order to be able to take part in the exams of the course(s). The residential block is scheduled at the beginning of each semester. Before the start of each residential block, students will receive detailed informa-tion about the programme.

Course outline www.uhasselt.be/mts-distance-learningwww.uhasselt.be/studyguide

“The Master of Transportation Sciences is a well-balanced study course: covering all modes of transport, from walking to rail, both passenger and freight, theory and practice. While staying on the job, it qualified me to take the next step in my career in the field of mobility. And, even more important, I feel well prepared due to the studies!” Christian Weirich, Germany

Further information Website: http://www.uhasselt.be/mtsProgramme coordinator: Prof. Dr Elke HermansE-mail: [email protected]

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The 21st century started as the century of molecular life sciences. Various breakthroughs, including the mapping of the human genome, are leading to the rapid development of inter-relationships between formerly autonomous scientific dis-ciplines such as genetics, medicine, pharmacology, biology, and environmental science. This creates new prospects for the academic and business worlds. The Master of Biomedical Sciences focuses on new scientific knowledge in the field of molecular life sciences and on the application of this knowledge, e.g. for prevention, diagnosis and therapy. The master programme integrates teaching and training within the scope of cross-border molecular biomedical research and the op-portunity for students to participate in this on-going research.

Students can choose between three specialisations (offering courses in English): Clinical Molecular Sciences, Environmen-tal Health Sciences, Bioelectronics and Nanotechnology.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES


Master of Biomedical Sciences Specialisations

Clinical Molecular Sciences, Environmental Health Sci-ences, Bioelectronics and Nanotechnology

Duration 2 years full-time


Learning method Lectures, assignments, ‘guided self study’ focusing on recent publications in leading scientific journals (journal clubs) and laboratory training

(FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND LIFE SCIENCES)

OptionStudents exchange during 2nd semester in year 1 and Master’s project (Senior practical training) and disserta-tion in year 2 in the framework of the ERASMUS pro-gramme of the European Union.

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Further information:Website: www.uhasselt.be/clinical-molecular-sciencesProgramme coordinator: Prof. Dr Jerome Hendriks Email: [email protected]

“The master years were very exciting because of the important challenges of linking theoretical lessons to related practical experiences. Our first experience with conferences and our participation in social and environmental debates broadened our scientific view and helped us to become critical, enthusiastic scientists.” An-Sofie Stevens and Sofie Thijs, Belgium

Clinical Molecular Sciences

This unique master degree programme focuses on state-of-the-art methodology, knowledge, insight and academic skills enabling graduates to unravel the molecular mecha-nisms of health and disease as independent researchers. The central themes of this specialisation are molecular mechanisms of disease and molecular diagnostics and therapy in disease, e.g. immunological diseases, cardiol-ogy, neurology, oncology. This programme is jointly organ-ised with Maastricht University.

Clinical Molecular Sciences: the right choice for you?The master programme targets:

• graduates holding at least a university diploma (or equivalent) in biomedical sciences, biology, medicine or chemistry at the start of the master programme.

Applicants with a different educational background should contact the coordinator for specific regulations.

Course outlinewww.uhasselt.be/enwww.uhasselt.be/studyguide

- Fundamental and applied research at universities, hospitals, research centres

- Government authorities and centres focusing on pub-lic health, genetics, and public relations agencies

- Research and development in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries

- PhD programmes in scientific and biomedical disci-plines

- Education


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Environmental Health Sciences

This unique specialisation focuses on the novel and inter-disciplinary scientific domain of toxicology, molecular biol-ogy and epidemiology. Around 1520, Paracelsus stated: “All things are poison and nothing is without poison, only the dose permits something not to be poisonous.” That is to say, substances considered toxic might be harmless in

- Fundamental and applied research at universities, hos-pitals, research centres

- Government authorities and centres focusing on public health and environmental conservation.

- Food safety agencies

- Research and development in companies specialised in pharmaceutics, diagnostics and environmental health science


- Education


Further information Website:www.uhasselt.be/environmental-health-sciencesProgramme coordinator: Prof. Dr Tim NawrotE-mail: [email protected]

small doses, and conversely an ordinarily harmless sub-stance can be deadly if over-consumed. Paracelsus, 1493-1541

The specialisation Environmental Health Sciences focuses on three main approaches used in risk assessment: mo-lecular and human biology, toxicology (science of poisons) and epidemiology (the science of public health). Topics that will also be addressed include global change and health, occupational health, gene-environment interactions and in-ternational policy regulations.

The aim of this specialisation is to achieve an understand-ing of the mechanisms of interaction between humans and their environment. The central theme of this curriculum is therefore to study the complex interactions between the genetic make-up of individual and environmental factors present in either food or environmental compartments that may have an impact on human health. This programme is offered at Hasselt University with input from Maastricht Uni-versity.

Environment & health: the right choice for you? The master programme targets:




“During the master programme, I studied a wide range of scientific domains and associated techniques. Furthermore, we looked critically at scientific publications. These two factors were of overriding importance in getting my current job as GLP auditor at Johnson & Johnson, Janssen Pharmaceutica NV. My responsibility is the evaluation and design of a whole range of pharmaceutical studies.” Raf Vandeweyer – Johnson & Johnson, Beerse (Belgium)

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Bioelectronics & Nanotechnology

This unique specialisation focuses on a novel and interdisci-plinary scientific domain at the boundaries between physics, chemistry, electronics and biomedical sciences. Fifty years ago, shortly after J. Watson and F. Crick suc-cessfully solved the structure of DNA using X-ray diffraction, R. Feynman made his visionary statement: “There’s plenty of room at the bottom”, with which he effectively heralded the new era of nanosciences. Since that time, research into ‘functional’ molecules and nanomaterials has developed into one of the most important scientific disciplines of today. This is triggered by the fact that a broad range of nanoscopic techniques has become available to study molecules directly at their own length scale and to understand their complex properties.

This master programme offers a strong foundation in all fun-damental scientific aspects and provides, in addition, an in depth introduction into several important application areas. Topics range from integrated detection and characterisa-tion techniques for molecules (biosensors) to the nanoscale engineering of implant materials, drug delivery materials and bioimaging agents and the working principles of medical de-vices like neurochips and pacemakers.

The curriculum of this programme was jointly developed by physicists, chemists, clinical and biomedical researchers and engineers specialised in medical instrumentation. The pro-gramme ensures therefore a broad overview of the domain of bioelectronics and nanotechnology and enables gradu-ates to develop their individual skills for a successful career in interdisciplinary research- and development environments.

This programme is offered at Hasselt University with input from Maastricht University.

Further information Website: www.uhasselt.be/bioelectronics-and-nanotechnology Programme coordinator: Prof. Dr Thomas Junkers and Dr Anitha EthirajanE-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

- Applied and fundamental research at universities, hos-pitals and research centres

- Research and development in companies specialised in pharmaceutics, diagnostics, biotechnology, and medical engineering

- Government authorities and centres focusing on public health, environmental conservation, genetics, and in-formation services



“The specialisation of Environmental Health Sciences was a perfect way to increase knowledge in gene-environment interactions. In addition students have free access to a wide range of research topics at Hasselt University and Maastricht University.” Sharareh Hosseinzadeh – Master student of Toronto (Canada)

Bioelectronics & Nanotechnology: the right choice for you? The master programme targets:




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The Master of Science in Interior Architecture is an innovative international one-year master’s programme (in English) with a strong focus on adaptive reuse.

Adaptive reuseIt is safe to assume that (interior) architects will have to deal increasingly with the transformation and adaptation of the built environment. Today, the role of architecture is being re-defined due to demographic, economic and ecological challenges. Transition and reuse take centre stage in the practice and theory of the profession. This academic master’s programme is innovative as it considers preservation through the act of adaptive reuse instead of mere conservation and restoration. Rather than relying on an archaeological perspective, it emphasises a designerly approach as to give new and unexpected energy to buildings. Therefore, the programme seeks to train students who explore and activate the rich potential of exist-ing sites through design supported by research and theory.

Ideally positioned in a region full of historical sites with various identities (cultural, artistic, religious and industrial), the faculty is in close geographic proximity to a rich laboratory of potential cases that span 600 years. Students are taught to conceive of these sites as palimpsests rather than monuments. Subsequently, they are encouraged to explore the beauty, memory, hidden qualities and broader potentialities of the sites handed down by our predecessors. Finally, the master’s programme departs from the conventional understanding of the ‘interior’ as a quantifiable spatial category by underlining its richer ar-tistic and ethical dimensions as Public Interior.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE


International master programmeMaster of Science in Interior Architecture

Specialization Adaptive reuse

Duration Master: 1 year full-time = 60 ECTS creditsPreparatory programme (if applicable): 39 ECTS – 48 ECTS credits


LanguageEnglish

Learning method Three major components: design studio, theory module and master thesis/ project

Assessment method Design studio jury, master’s dissertation, papers and exams

Advantages of the Master of Science in Interior Ar-chitecture A strong and coherent programme:

• The design studio focuses on the study, transformation and adaptation of existing buildings and sites. During this process, there is considerable attention paid to heritage value, atmospheric qualities, construction details, and spatial characteristics that constitute the unique charac-ter of existing buildings. Thanks to the strategic situation of the faculty in a region packed with heritage, numerous

(FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE AND ARTS)

cases to study are available at close distance. • The theory module introduces students to the emerging frame of reference related to adaptive reuse by studying relevant texts and recent case studies. It also offers rel-evant historical knowledge regarding the function of interi-ors, their spatial, ornamental and conceptual potential. • The master’s project and thesis conclude the pro-gramme, consisting in a personal and original work of design on an existing building and its surroundings.

Strong links with academic research: • The programme is strongly embedded in the ongoing research on adaptive reuse taking place at the Faculty of Architecture and Arts. International students are ac-tively involved in this research.• Ongoing and finished doctoral research on adaptive reuse deals with very diverse typologies such as mining sites, monasteries and churches, as well as post-war detached houses. • More generally, the research conducted at our faculty centres around architecture, interior architecture and vi-sual arts. The faculty is a partner of PXL-MAD, a school of art that offers international master’s programmes in Object & Jewellery, Art Sense(s) Lab and Reading Type & Typography.

Strong, international teaching staff and lecturers: • Coordinators: Rob Cuyvers (Dean, UHasselt), An Fonteyne (Design Studio, noArchitecten), Christoph Grafe (Theory Module, Universität Wuppertal), Koen-raad Van Cleempoel (Master’s programme, UHasselt) • Faculty staff: Saidja Heynickx, Vlad Ionescu,

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Bie Plevoets, Maria Segantini, Nikolaas Vande Keere, Koen Van Synghel• Guest lecturers: Karl Otto Ellefsen (AHO, Oslo), El-len Klingenberg (KHiO, Oslo), Freek Persyn (51N4E, Brussels), Mark Pimlot (TUDelft & London), Gena-ro Postiglione (Politecnico di Milano), Emilio Tuñón (Mansilla+Tuñón Arquitectos, Madrid), Raphael van Amerongen (vh Merckx & Girod, Amsterdam), …

Master of Science in Interior Architecture: the right choice for you?Hasselt University will assess students individually on the basis of their previous academic record and qualifications. General requirements imply diploma requirements and lan-guage requirements. The Examination Board of the pro-gramme evaluates each application individually with regard to the applicant’s academic record. Depending on previous qualifications, you may have to complete a preparatory or bridging programme.

Holders of (at least) an academic bachelor’s degree in Interior Architecture are admitted directly.

Admitted conditionally: • Holders of a foreign degree that is equivalent to a Flemish degree in Interior Architecture and that has been awarded after at least 180 ECTS credits (or three years of full-time study) at a university or institute of higher education. • Applicants holding a foreign academic bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architecture can apply but might have to complete a preparatory programme that is tai-lored to their specific background before they can be admitted to the master’s programme.

Admitted conditionally via a preparation or bridging programme:

• Applicants holding a Flemish academic bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architecture will have to complete a preparation programme which consists of 39 ECTS credits maximum.• Holders of a non-academic bachelor degree in Inte-rior Architecture will have to complete a preparation or bridging programme which consists of 48 ECTS credits maximum.

Further information:Website: www.uhasselt.be/Master-of-interior-architecture-adaptive-reuseProgramme coordinator: Prof. Dr Koenraad Van CleempoelEmail: [email protected]

In an international context, academic master pro-grammes in interior architecture are rare. Nevertheless, the wide field of Interior Architecture offers a lot of job opportunities, and a unique specialization in adaptive re-use is a competitive advantage in modern society:

• Independent interior architect • Interior architect as part of a design- or research

team • Interior architect in the construction industry, or

in business and sales Finally, a holders of a master’s degree can pursue a re-search career (PhD researcher or scientific co-worker) in the rapidly expanding field of interior architecture and adaptive reuse.


Course outlinewww.uhasselt.be/en www.uhasselt.be/studyguide

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Hasselt University applies the same policy to its international students as to its Belgian students, though there are some additional requirements. Hasselt University will assess students individually on the basis of their previous academic record and qualifications. General requirements imply diploma requirements and language requirements. Specific admission requirements were mentioned in the programme overview (supra).

Diploma requirements Students should hold at least a university diploma or degree certificate or a diploma of higher education equivalent to a bachelor degree (180 ECTS credits). The Examination Board of the programme evaluates each application individually with regard to the applicant’s academic record. Depending on previous qualifications, you may have to complete a pre-paratory programme during the first term of the first master year. This can be combined with the master programme.

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Language requirements Candidates who wish to register in an English language master programme have to demonstrate a good command of English, both written and spoken. English language skills need to be confirmed by a recent score on the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or any recognised proficiency test.

EEA-students Non-EEA-students1st of September 1st of February for Master of

Statistics1st of May for all other master programmes

Applicants who are admitted to the programme, will first re-ceive a confirmation of admission to Hasselt University by e-mail, along with a request for payment of tuition fee and if necessary health insurance fee. After receipt of payment of the tuition fee (and insurance fee) candidates will receive con-firmation of receipt of payment, a digital version of the letter of admission and an admission package containing practical in-formation (housing, living costs …) by e-mail. A formal letter of admission will also be sent by post to the address given in the online application. Before the start of the academic year (typi-cally beginning of September) further information about the orientation programme will be sent by e-mail to all candidates.

• a TOEFL score report (paper-based: score 550 or more, computer-based: score 213 or more, internet-based: score 79-80). • IELTS certificate (overall band score 6.0) (Except for Master of Management: overall band score 6.5). The English Language Test can be waived on the basis of an interview or if English language proficiency is proven otherwise (e.g. if education or part of it was in English or if English is a national language in your home country). Except for the Master of Management, a TOEFL score report or IELTS certificate is required.

How to enrol? Online pre-registration is compulsory. The Examination Board will only consider duly completed application files. The application file consists of the following items:

1 duly completed application form: www.uhasselt.be/applicationForm2 a photocopy of the obtained diplomas or degree certificates in the original language. 3 a recent passport photograph. 4 translation of university diploma(s) in English by an official translator. 5 certified translated transcripts of the original records for

all programmes completed at university level. The uni-versity of origin should provide the transcript of records and a statement in English which explains how the assessment marks assigned are to be converted into the standardised US-system or EU-standard ECTS-system. The translation of the transcript of records in English must be done by an official translator.

6 English-language skills need to be confirmed (see language requirements).

After finalising the online pre-registration, you are required to send a hard copy of legalised certificates and transcripts of records. Only after receiving the hard copies will your file be processed.

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Programme TUITION FEE/YEAR*Master of Science in Statistics € 1984,00Master of Science in Transportation Sciences € 890,00 Master of Science in Management € 890,00 Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences € 1984,00Master of Sciences in Interior Architecture € 890,00

For non-EEA-students different tuition fees may apply. Please visit our website for more information. Reduced reg-istration fees are possible for students from some developing countries within the framework of a co-operation between universities or other institutions.

Special registration category (fixed fee PhD or doctorate): € 445 in the first year of registration and in the year of de-fence, no fee for in-between years.

Health insurance(including Civil Liability and Repatriation)Covering the full period of stay in Belgium, starting on the day of arrival, health insurance is compulsory for all non- EEA-students. The premium amounts to € 367 for 12 months. The premium for health insurance must be paid together with the tuition fee. € 300 will need to be paid to Hasselt University and € 67 will need to be paid to CM (health insurance organisation).

FINANCIAL ASPECTS

Cost Type Costs in EURO (€)Accommodation Please note that the utilities costs (water, electricity, internet, etc.) are not

always included in the rent.

On average € 265/month

Tuition fee See table aboveHealth insurance (compulsory for non-EEA-students) € 367/year (12 months)Course materials On average € 650Warm meal in the student restaurant at the campus On average between € 3,65 and €5,50/meal

*These tuition fees are valid for 60 ECTS credits. A full-time programme of one year is equal to 60 ECTS credits. Please note: tuition fees are reviewed annually. You are strongly advised to visit our website for the most up-to-date tuition fee information (www.uhasselt.be/International-master-students).

More information on: www.uhasselt.be/en, for pre-registration: www.uhasselt.be/applicationForm

PaymentApplicants, who are admitted to the programme by the Examination Board, will be asked to confirm their applica-tion and to pay the tuition fee. Registration of international students is only possible after payment of the tuition fee, augmented with the premium for health insurance (only for non- EEA-students). Payment in cash or by credit card is not possible. The registration is suspended until the student has paid all outstanding registration fees.

Living expensesLiving standards are quite high in Belgium. Therefore all in-ternational 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.

Please note that the amounts may change yearly and may vary according to your personal needs. If your partner or family members will come along to Hasselt, the extra costs need to be calculated as well.

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RESEARCH & INNOVATION

RESEARCH

Spearhead approachThe spearhead policy implies that large parts of the university’s financial resources for research are used in a limited number of target areas. These research activities are embedded in the research institutes: they carry out high-quality interdisciplinary research that meets international standards. The complete research spectrum is covered: from fundamental over strategic basic research to applications and valorisation.

Network strategyThe quality of research at Hasselt University also benefits from the extensive research network that the university has developed. Research innovation is based on an open and international dialogue with other scientific key players. International collaboration is essential for the quality of the research output and contributes to the optimisation of the research process. Hasselt University is a partner in a variety of Flemish, Belgian, European and international research projects.

To take a leading role in scientific research, Hasselt University focuses on a well selected set of research areas. This so-called spearhead approach, in combination with a good network strategy, puts Hasselt University on the international scientific map.

FACULTY Medicine & Life Sciences

Sciences Engineering Technology

School for Transportation Sciences

Business Economics

Law Architecture & Arts

EDUCATION • Medicine

• Biomedical Sciences

• Rehabilitation Sciences & Physiotherapy

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Information Sciences

• Statistics

• Mathematics

• Industrial Sciences

• Transportation Sciences

• Business Economics

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Business

• Master ofManagement

• BusinessAdministration

Engineering

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Business and

Information SystemsEngineering

• Law • Architecture

• Interior Architecture

DOCTORAL SCHOOL

• Medicine & Life Sciences

• Sciences & Technology • Behavioural Sciences & Humanities

RESEARCH • Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED)

• Limburg Clinical Research Programme

• Rehabilitation Sciences & Physiotherapy

• Center for Environmental Sciences (CMK)

• Center for Statistics (CenStat)

• Expertise Center for Digital Media (EDM)

• Institute for Materials Research (IMO)

• Construction Engineering

• Electronical & Mechanical Applied Physics

• Packaging Technology Center

• Nuclear Technology Center

• Transportation Research Institute (IMOB)

• goverance

• (Open) innovation

• Logistics

• Cleantech economics

• Economics of law and administration

• Center for Government and Law

• Architecture & Interior Architecture

• Media, Arts and Design

Young researchersThrough doctoral research, young national and international researchers get the opportunity to broaden their scientific horizon. A crucial task of the university is the scientific training of young researchers. Besides scientific training, young researchers also need to develop skills that are valued outside their research domain. More specifically, they need to learn how to organise, network, collaborate, coordinate, start projects, apply for funding, write and present their research, etc. At Hasselt University, training to develop these more general skills is organised within the three doctoral schools: Doctoral School of Behavioural Sciences & Humanities, Doctoral School for Medicine & Life Sciences and Doctoral School of Sciences & Technology.

As mentioned above, our research on well-chosen spearhead fields is organised in six research institutes. A short introduction to these institutes is given on the next pages. The figure below, gives a total overview of the research at Hasselt University, the research institutes, doctoral schools and the research groups (that are not embedded in a institute).

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Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED) BIOMED is a multidisciplinary institute where fundamental and applied scientific research is conducted in the domain of (biomedical) life sciences.BIOMED research focuses on molecular and cellular disease processes in the field of immunology, neurosciences and cardiology and the translation to the patient (from bench to bedside). Three additional cross-sectional domains, namely Bio-imaging, Biomarkers and Rehabilitation, will help to reach the translational ambition.Website: www.uhasselt.be/BIOMED-en

Center for Statistics (CenStat)CenStat encompasses research, education and consul-tancy in mathematical statistics, biostatistics, statistical bioinformatics, epidemiology and public health method-ology. Research topics include longitudinal data analysis, clustered/hierarchical data, multivariate methods, missing data, censored data, clinical trials, surrogate endpoints, models for infectious diseases, methods for genomics and proteomics, etc.Of particular importance is the institute’s involvement in the Master of Statistics programme, with specialties in bio-statistics, statistical bioinformatics, and epidemiology and public health methodology. The programme consists of both an on campus and a distance learning version.Besides research and education, CenStat also offers statis-tical advice and support, either short or long term, to other academic research groups, industry, and governmental or-ganisations.CenStat is the UHasselt division of I-BioStat (Interuniversity Institute for Biostatistics and statistical Bioinformatics).Website: www.uhasselt.be/censtat

Institute for Materials Research (IMO-IMOMEC)IMO-IMOMEC is a high-tech research centre, founded in 1990, which is active in the fields of materials for electron-ics and nanotechnology. Since 2001, IMO is an associated laboratory of IMEC (imomec). The ambition of the institute is to integrate fundamental, basic and applied research toward valorisation and innovation of materials in advanced appli-cations. Research programmes are pursued in the domains of energy production and storage, sustainability of materials and advanced medical diagnostics. In this context, research is performed on advanced polymeric or organic materials, nanostructured inorganic materials and CVD diamond films.Website: www.uhasselt.be/IMO

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Expertise Centre for Digital Media (EDM) EDM has been performing fundamental and applied re-search in information and communication technology (ICT) since 1987. Our research focuses on two core competenc-es: ‘Visual Computing’ and ‘Human-Computer Interaction’. EDM’s key objective is to be a leading research institute in human-computer interaction, video-based graphics, multimedia networking and virtual environments. EDM is a partner in iMinds, the Flemish strategic centre for digital re-search and innovation (www.iminds.be).Website: www.uhasselt.be/edm

Centre for Environmental Sciences (CMK) In this institute biologists, biomedical experts, chemists, economists and jurists join forces to develop an interdis-ciplinary scientific approach to study environmental prob-lems and to counsel governmental organisations and in-dustries in environment-related problems. One of the core competences is the study of physiological, biochemical and molecular aspects of environmental toxicity responses in organisms. Also clean technologies (for instance for bio/phyto-remediation of contaminated soils and (ground-)wa-ter) are a scientific core business for CMK. Moreover, CMK is establishing, together with colleagues from UAntwerp and Regional Landscape Kempen and Maasland, a Field Research Centre situated in the “Hoge Kempen” National Park. The main objectives of the Field Research Centre are threefold: (1) enable high quality international research to benefit and increase the knowledge of “biodiversity” and effects of a changing climate; (2) enable and facilitate ex-change of expertise and experience regarding biodiversity, nature conservation and management; (3) provide and of-fer modules for student excursions and training for higher education in several disciplines. A general focus will also be on raising awareness and education not only for science students/researchers but also for the general public.Website: www.uhasselt.be/CMK-en

Transportation Research Institute (IMOB)The Transportation Research Institute is an independent scientific research institute, associated with Hasselt Univer-sity. Its mission is to develop sustainable solutions for issues in the fields of transportation behaviour, traffic safety and tourism. Within the field of transportation behaviour, IMOB closely studies and monitors transportation behaviour and uses this information for future predictions, using activity-based transportation models. Traffic safety research focus-es on simulator research and risk and evaluation studies. Research in the area of tourism focuses on data collection and analysis to compare regions, predict future evolutions and evaluate measures to obtain a more sustainable tour-ism. The institute tries to achieve its mission at national and international level by performing fundamental and applied research and by providing training in these domains.Website: www.uhasselt.be/IMOB-EN

Next to the research within the research institutes, UHasselt also conducts research in the domains of en-gineering technology, architecture & arts, economics and law. This research is embedded within the facul-ties.

Engineering TechnologyResearch topics include construction engineering, engi-neering materials and applications, nucleair technology and packaging technology.

Architecture & ArtsResearch topics include a.o. sustainable construction, life projects, media, arts & design.

Business EconomicsResearch topics include a.o. accountancy and finance, be-havioural sciences, environmental economics, marketing and logistics.

LawResearch topics include a.o. constitutional law, environ-mental and local government.

www.uhasselt.be/research-groups

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PHD@UHASSELT

• Doctor of Applied Economic Science• Doctor of Audio-visual and Visual Art• Doctor of Architecture • Doctor of Biomedical Science• Doctor of Educational Sciences• Doctor of Engineering Technology• Doctor of Law• Doctor of Medical Science• Doctor of Occupational Therapy• Doctor of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy • Doctor of Sciences• Doctor of Sciences: Biology• Doctor of Sciences: Chemistry• Doctor of Sciences: Information Technology• Doctor of Sciences: Mathematics

More information on: www.uhasselt.be/research

Hasselt University annually welcomes close to 480 PhD students. PhD research is conducted in a wide variety of research groups in the faculty of Business Economics, Law, Medicine and Life Sciences, Sciences, Architecture and Art and Engi-neering Technology, and in the school for Transportation Sciences. It leads to one of the doctor degrees below.

More information about…… UHasselt PhD procedure and funding: www.uhasselt.be/PhD… UHasselt Doctoral Schools: www.uhasselt.be/PhD-Doctoral-Schools

MAKING RESEARCH WORKfor an academic researcher. Doctoral Schools are estab-lished to develop research skills and prepare young re-searchers for entrepreneurship.

Researchers who want to start a spin-off based on their research can be given advice as regards the development of a business concept, the recruitment of commercial part-ners and the drawing up of a financial plan.

The Industrial Research Fund (IOF) of Hasselt University fo-cuses on the creation of these spin-offs. Projects with a high spin-off potential can count on extra financial support.

NetworkingHasselt University has an extended regional and interna-tional network of potential industrial partners and key-play-ers in the innovation network. This supports and promotes the output of the Limburg research expertise and facilitates the options for joint-research and business cooperation.

Technology transfer activities are integrated in the univer-sity’s core missions of education and research. Through a successful interaction with the academic community and a profound understanding of the needs of the industry, Hasselt University can make research work.

With its excellent research in a number of key areas, Hasselt University has a great deal of knowledge to offer. Research-ers are guided and encouraged to introduce their know-how and research results to the industry, government and society. Researchers can also rely on advice on valorisation opportuni-ties, IP and other aspects of the commercial market.

Cooperation with industryIn a world of innovation, valorisation of research is essential. When technology can be transformed into an industrial ap-plication, Hasselt University can organise tailor-made intro-ductions with potential industrial partners. As a researcher, you can count on advice and guidance in relation to col-laborations with the industry.

PatentsWhen research evolves into a new idea with high market potential, the university will look into ways to protect the invention and can assist the researcher with patent ap-plications. IP sessions are organised to raise researchers’ awareness of the importance and pitfalls of filing patents. Hasselt University manages the patent portfolio of new dis-coveries and uncovers market opportunities.

Entrepreneurship and spin-offsBecoming an entrepreneur is not an obvious career switch

• Doctor of Sciences: Physics• Doctor of Sciences: Statistics• Doctor of Transportation Sciences• Doctor of Tourism

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