Are you an ambitious student aiming to advance your knowledge in biosciences? The KU Leuven Bioscience Engineering Partial Tuition Scholarship 2026–2027 offers talented international students from low- and middle-income countries the chance to pursue a Master’s degree in Bioscience Engineering at one of Europe’s top research universities. This scholarship provides financial support to help you focus on your academic journey and research ambitions. ↚
KU Leuven Bioscience Engineering Partial Tuition Scholarship 2026
Program Overview
The scholarship applies to the following Master’s programs at KU Leuven:
- Master of Bioinformatics
- Master of Bioscience Engineering: Human Health Engineering
- Master of Bioscience Engineering: Cellular and Genetic Engineering
- Master of Bioscience Engineering: Agro- and Ecosystems Engineering
- Master of Water Resources Engineering
- Master of Food Technology
The program duration is typically 1–2 years depending on the chosen Master’s track.
Scholarship Benefits:
- Partial tuition fee waiver
- Reduced tuition: from €9,325.3 to €3,039.7 per year
This scholarship allows students to pursue their studies with significant financial relief while gaining access to KU Leuven’s world-class research facilities and academic community.
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be admitted to a Master’s program in Bioscience Engineering at KU Leuven
- Be a national of a Least Developed Country (LDC) or Low-Income Country (LIC) as listed by OECD-DAC
- For Master of Water Resources Engineering and Master of Food Technology: Nationals from VLIR-UOS-listed countries (e.g., Bolivia, Indonesia, Kenya, Morocco, Philippines, South Africa, Vietnam, Zimbabwe)
- Hold a first degree obtained in the country of nationality
- Meet KU Leuven’s admission requirements for the chosen program
Why Choose KU Leuven?
- Top-Ranked University: KU Leuven consistently ranks among the best universities in Europe and worldwide
- Cutting-Edge Research: Faculty of Bioscience Engineering excels in sustainability, biotechnology, and engineering research
- International Community: Join a vibrant global student body and contribute to solutions for real-world challenges
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Application Process
- Application Period: Opens 1 October 2025 (12:00 CET)
- Deadline: 1 March 2026 (12:00 CET)
- Application Platform: KU Leuven Admissions Portal
Required Documents:
- Passport showing nationality
- Diploma and transcript of your first degree
- Evidence of meeting program admission requirements