Bachelor of Business Engineering
Brussels, Belgium
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English, Dutch
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,505 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* non-EEA fee | 1157 EUR ; EEA
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About the programme
The Bachelor of Science in Business Engineering in Brussels is a joint English-taught programme organised by the Faculty of Economics and Business of KU Leuven and the Faculty of Economics, Social and Political Sciences and Communication of the UCLouvain Saint-Louis – Bruxelles. Both institutions are situated in the heart of the city, near Brussels Central Station. Students will attend courses take exams at both institutions and obtain a joint degree.
Companies and organizations today operate in a highly complex and interconnected world, where they must navigate rapid technological changes, global competition, and evolving consumer expectations. To thrive in this environment, they make critical decisions that affect every aspect of their operations, from financial planning to marketing strategies, production efficiency and human resource management.
The Business Engineering programme equips students with the skills and knowledge to understand and optimize these decisions. The approach is multidisciplinary and includes a thorough study of all major business domains such as finance, accounting, marketing, logistics and human resources, as well as the economic, legal and social landscape in which businesses operate. Additionally, the programme emphasizes the development of strong analytical skills. Students learn how to use data analysis, mathematical modelling and IT tools to make informed decisions, optimize business processes, predict outcomes and assess risks.
Since analytical skills are a core part of the Business Engineering programme, students are expected to come with a solid background in mathematics. They will also need to anticipate working in multiple languages, a natural extension of living and studying in multi-lingual Belgium and Brussels. Students refine their abilities in English through courses and workshops whilst studying at least one other language to encourage familiarity with today’s polyglot business environment.
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Curriculum
The Bachelor of Business engineering programme is structured along five domains:
- Management of Business Domains
- Design of Business Processes
- Mathematical and Statistical Techniques - Research Skills
- Natural and Applied Sciences
- Economic Analysis and International Orientation
The combination of these domains makes the Business Engineering programme very relevant in today’s world. The unique combination of business economics, quantitative methods and technology will offer you the opportunity to cultivate a much sought-after multi-disciplinary approach towards business.
Programme 2025-2026: first bachelor's*
- Economics 1
- Economics 2
- Global Economic History
- Introduction to Financial Markets
- Financial Accounting A
- Financial Accounting B
- Foundations Of Business Information Management
- Marketing
- Introduction to Law
- Mathematics for Business Engineers I
- Mathematics for Business Engineers II
- English 1
- English 2
Ideal Students
If you would like to:
- gain insight into the roles various business domains play in organisations and into the economic world surrounding organisations,
- master the necessary mathematical and statistical techniques to analyse and solve business problems,
- acquire a solid background in ICT and information management,
- and if you are also fascinated by the international and intercultural dimensions of business,
then this programme is a great fit.
Career Opportunities
A degree in Business Engineering opens many doors in a wide range of sectors. Generally speaking, business engineers take up managerial functions in various business domains, including, but not limited to, marketing and finance. They usually start their careers taking on expert positions within companies (e.g. banking and insurance, ICT, telecom, logistics), in research or consulting services and move up to executive functions.
Clearly, with a degree in Business Engineering, you are well-prepared for management roles in any department of a company or organisation. Moreover, a business engineer’s unique profile is highly appreciated by companies in both Belgium and abroad. Thanks to language courses and many opportunities to train partly at a foreign partner institution, you will be prepared to embark on an international career.
Through assignments and projects, in close contact with organizations (e.g. management projects, bachelor's thesis and career development courses), you develop general and specific management competencies, career and research skills and a sense of entrepreneurship.
Admissions
Program delivery
The courses are fully taught in English and also available in Dutch.
Program Outcome
- Credits: 180 ECTS
- Degree Type: Bachelor
- Specifications: Bachelor of Science.
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Why study at KU Leuven
What sets us apart as a university?
A highly ranked university
KU Leuven is among the best 100 universities in the world according to both Times Higher Education World Rankings and QS World University Rankings. All of KU Leuven’s disciplines proudly belong to the top 100 of their field. Furthermore, KU Leuven was ranked by Reuters as the most innovative university in Europe in 2016.
Research-based education
Education at KU Leuven is research-based, which means students will learn from the same professors who are performing the ground-breaking research you read about in the press. New insights are instantly integrated into classes and students are encouraged to perform their own research. In our FabLab, students can use a number of high-tech machines to create whatever they want – all free of charge.
Affordable tuition fees
Higher education is highly valued in Belgium and therefore subsidised by the government. This allows KU Leuven to keep tuition fees relatively low, which gives you a price/quality ratio very few top-100 universities can match. We take pride in keeping our programmes as accessible as possible to allow the brightest students from around the globe to join our courses.
International student life with respect for diversity
According to Times Higher Education, KU Leuven is in the top 50 of most international universities worldwide with staff and students from over 150 different nationalities. For all our international students, the Pangaea student centre is their home away from home. Our university also strives for diversity and inclusion and wants to work together on a pact for more respect.
Rankings
KU Leuven is among the best 100 universities in the world according to both Times Higher Education World Rankings and QS World University Rankings. KU Leuven’s disciplines proudly belong to the top 100 of their field.