
Overview
This Business Economics BSc program from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) gives you a broader choice when you graduate, both for graduate programs and in the job market.
Key facts:
As a business economist, the numbers are important. Not just accounting, maths and statistics, but also the analytical and empirical skills needed to assess risks, calculate the future value of assets or identify potential trends in time.
We’ll teach you to think and act as an economist, by studying what determines the trade balance of countries, how the money supply influences inflation, how governments regulate monopolies and why all this matters for business, learning about the importance of trust between buyers and sellers in second-hand markets and by understanding whether a company that is the only supplier in a market is eager to innovate.
You’ll start with economic concepts, theories and models in the first year, digging deeper in years two and three, with intermediate and advanced courses on macroeconomics, microeconomics, public finance, and international monetary economics. But don’t worry, you won’t be overwhelmed by theory! Other courses put new concepts to the test. Marketing, management, corporate finance, business law, and strategic brand management are just some of the applied courses that will help you manage a firm or even set up your own company.
And we don’t stop there. People skills are so important. Especially if you dream of a career as a manager. So, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to develop these and interact with other students.
Accreditation
All degree programs offered by VUB are accredited by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO), ensuring that they meet the highest predefined quality standards. Alongside this official quality control system, VUB has an internal Quality Control Commission in charge of permanently monitoring the quality of education.
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Courses include:
Operations Management
Financial Markets and Institutions
Econometrics
Digital Business Models
European Economic Integration
Online and Social Media Strategies
International Monetary Economics
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Application Deadlines for non-EEA: 1st of April 2025
Application Deadlines for EEA: 1st of August 2025
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Campus Location
- Brussels, Belgium
Disciplines
Economics International BusinessExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
You'll need a high school degree that allows you to access a bachelor's or undergraduate program. Some international high school degrees are considered as being equivalent to a Belgian high school degree and grant direct access to any of our bachelor's programs provided you also meet the language requirements (see below). You can find a list of all equivalent high school degrees on our website.
If your high school degree is not equivalent to a Belgian high school degree , you'll need to send us your high school degree along with your transcripts and a letter of motivation. Our admissions committee will decide whether or not you are eligible to join the program if you also meet the language requirements.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.
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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and/or in Belgium, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
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International
4960 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4960 EUR per year during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
1157 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1157 EUR per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Brussels
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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