Quick Summary
Public in Hasselt, Belgium — Hasselt University, est. 1971. Ranked #531 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 7000 students including 18% from outside Belgium. Known for strengths in Statistics & Operational Research, Materials Science, Transportation Sciences, it maintains an acceptance rate of 45%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
UHasselt is known for its innovative 'Problem-Based Learning' approach and ranks among the best small-to-medium universities globally.
Subject Strengths
Statistics & Operational ResearchMaterials ScienceTransportation SciencesMedicineEnvironmental Sciences
Founded1971
TypePublic
Total Students7000
Intl Students18%
Faculty Ratio18
CampusDual Campus (Urban and Suburban)
Campus Size20 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsJessa Ziekenhuis,Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg (ZOL)
AccreditationNVAO (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#531
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#351-400
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#601-700
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor of Architecture,Master of Statistics,Master of Biomedical Sciences,Master of Transportation Sciences,Bachelor of Laws,Master of Business Economics,PhD in Sciences
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
imo-imomec,BIOMED,CMK (Centre for Environmental Sciences),EDM (Expertise Centre for Digital Media),IMOB (Transportation Research Institute),CenStat
Research Centers
High
Research Output
NVAO (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate45%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL90
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · 2025-03-01
SPRINGApplication Deadline · 2025-07-01
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Non-EU students should apply before March 1st to allow time for visa processing and diploma equivalence checks.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€1,116/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€12,500/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€3,500/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$110
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€16,500/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$5,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor of Architecture,Master of Statistics,Master of Biomedical Sciences,Master of Transportation Sciences,Bachelor of Laws,Master of Business Economics,PhD in Sciences programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Statistics and Data Science | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Master of Management | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Master of Transportation Sciences | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Master of Biomedical Sciences | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$48,000
Average Salary After Graduation
92%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHighly integrated in professional Master programs and industrial partnerships
Industry Connections
Strong links with the Health Hub Limburg and regional high-tech manufacturing sectors
Notable Alumni
Willy Claes (Honorary Doctor),Stijn Bijnens,Jan Jambon (Honorary)
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Access to municipal sports infrastructure and student-run fitness centers
Student Clubs
Studentenraad Hasselt,ASG,Hermes,Commeatus
Library Resources
University Library Hasselt with extensive digital archives and study spaces in Diepenbeek and Hasselt
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+,ISEP,VLIR-UOS
Summer Programs
Available