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Table of Contents

STUDY IN THE HEART OF EUROPE_________________________________________________________________4

HOME BASE______________________________________________________________________________________5
• Welcome to Geel___________________________________________________________________________________________5
• Welcome to Mechelen_______________________________________________________________________________________6
• Welcome to Sint-Katelijne-Waver_____________________________________________________________________________7

INTERNATIONAL DEGREE PROGRAMMES__________________________________________________________8

Business & Tourism

• Bachelor of International Business Management: International Business & Trade___________________________________10
• Bachelor of International Tourism and Leisure__________________________________________________________________10

People & Health

• Bachelor of Orthopaedic Technology: Orthotics_______________________________________________________________11

Media & Communication

• Bachelor of International Communication and Media: Branding & Activation______________________________________12
• Bachelor of International Communication and Media: Public & Corporate Affairs__________________________________12
• Bachelor of Information Management and Multimedia: International Digital Product Architect_______________________12
• Bachelor of International Journalism__________________________________________________________________________13
• Bachelor of International Media and Entertainment Business____________________________________________________13

Tech & IT
• Bachelor of Applied Computer Science_______________________________________________________________________14
• Bachelor of Automotive Technology__________________________________________________________________________14
• Bachelor of Electronics & ICT: Electronics, ICT_________________________________________________________________15
• Bachelor of Information Management and Multimedia: Data Science, Protection & Security_________________________15

POSTGRADUATES_______________________________________________________________________________ 16
• Postgraduate Space & Service Design________________________________________________________________________16
• Postgraduate Postgraduate Building Information Management (BIM) ____________________________________________16
• Postgraduate International Teacher___________________________________________________________________________17
• Postgraduate African Business Studies________________________________________________________________________17

STUDENT SUPPORT_____________________________________________________________________________ 18

ADMISSION & APPLICATION_____________________________________________________________________ 20

LIVING IN BELGIUM_____________________________________________________________________________ 22

STUDENTS KNOW BEST_________________________________________________________________________ 23

MEET US________________________________________________________________________________________ 24

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 Study in the Heart of Europe

Welcome to Thomas More Welcome to Belgium

• Largest University of Applied Sciences in Flanders. • International experience guaranteed. Belgium is home
You will study on one of our 10 campuses, along with to the headquarters of the European Union - with easy
20.000 fellow students. We offer 42 full bachelor’s train connections to Amsterdam, Paris, London and Berlin
degrees, including 11 taught entirely in English, and - making it a true international hub.
19 associate degree programmes.
• Multilingual. English is widely spoken throughout
• Trend-setting degrees. Thomas More is a pioneer in Belgium (on top of the other 3 official languages:
the practice of ‘learning by doing.’ We put our students Dutch, French and German).
in the driver’s seat, with an emphasis on innovative labs,
internships and real-world projects executed in close • Open-minded. Belgians are known for being open-
collaboration with our partner companies. minded and are always excited to meet non-Belgians.

• Dedicated and experienced staff know the ins and outs • Intelligent. The Flanders region has one of the most
of your field of study and have close ties with companies highly ranked education systems in the world.
in the industry. Once you graduate, you’ll be ready to
transition seamlessly into your profession. • Food lovers. Who doesn’t love chocolate, fries and
waffles?
• International connections. Take advantage of our
partnerships with leading businesses and organisations • Travel pro’s. London, Paris, Rotterdam, Amsterdam,

worldwide. Gain work experience and build up your Cologne and Luxembourg are all within a 300 km radius
network. of Brussels.

• Prepare for the real world. Our courses are designed in

close cooperation with innovative and leading companies
and organisations in specific industries to ensure that you
are ready to dive headfirst into your future career.
DISCOVER MORE
• World-renowned university association. IN OUR VIDEO ZONE!
Thomas More is part of the KU Leuven association.
KU Leuven is ranked in the QS top 100 universities in
the world and 45th place in the Times Higher Education
University Rankings.

• Our reputation precedes us. As a Thomas More

graduate, you will be known for having the right attitude
& skillset for the 21st century - and the professional know-
how to back it up. Good to know: 99% of our students
find a job within 3 months of graduating!

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 Home Base
Discover your future home base on one of our campuses, conveniently located
throughout the Flanders region of Belgium. Find yourself in a bustling Belgian
city, only a stone’s throw from Brussels – the capital city – and Antwerp,
Europe’s second busiest seaport.

Welcome to Geel

Geel is known as the city of hospitality. Discover our innovation

campus, enjoy the beautiful green surroundings or meet up with
friends in the charming city centre.

Soak in the green open spaces on campus ... but get to the city
centre in no time. A shuttle bus runs straight from the train station
to your campus - perfectly in sync with your course schedule. It
couldn’t be easier!

Our innovation campus is the place where technology meets

health care. Find creative ways to develop prosthetics with
cutting-edge materials and 3D printers. Discover the ICE cube, Study on a
our centre for innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship, and get Kleinhoefstraat 4 campus with
started on your very own company. In our international hub, you’ll 2440 Geel more than 6,075
fellow students.
team up with other students to kick off your international career. fb.com/wearegeel

Green and innovative.

VIDEOZONE:
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Welcome to Mechelen

Mechelen is a happening Flemish city with cosy

neighbourhoods, cool hangouts and creative public
initiatives – a high-profile alternative to Antwerp or
Brussels.

You will also study in the city honored with the title of
‘best mayor in the world!’ Mechelen is hip and happening
VIDEOZONE:
– a lively city on a student scale. The campus is centrally
located, within walking distance of the shopping streets,
Discover our campus
virtually
and at the same time very quiet, nestled in the midst of the
Kruidtuin Park.

Have a cappuccino on-the-go while

walking from the station to the
campus. After your exam, have lunch
in the sun and visit the shops. Then,
back to the learning center to study,
drop your books in your dorm room
and head out for a night on the town! Study on a
campus with
In Mechelen, everything is close by. more than
#2800love, indeed! 6,050 fellow
students.
fb.com/wearemechelen

CAMPUS DE HAM CAMPUS DE VEST

Raghenoplein 21bis - 2800 Mechelen Zandpoortvest 60 - 2800 Mechelen

Let your creative juices flow in our green key and radio Your international career starts here! Our state-of-
studios, both stocked with a variety of high-tech gadgets, the-art boardroom gives students a taste of the real
like drones and VR glasses. Students have access to graphic business world. You’ll work in an innovative environment
workshops, a photo studio, a hip communications agency, on challenging projects, designed and supervised by our
an editorial room, editing cells, and much more! partner companies.

One of a kind media campus. Bye-bye classroom ...

Hello boardroom!

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CAMPUS KRUIDTUIN CAMPUS LUCAS FAYDHERBE
Lange Ridderstraat 44 - 2800 Mechelen Zandpoortvest 16 - 2800 Mechelen

Campus Kruidtuin is where we train the kindergarten, Campus Lucas Faydherbe is a creative space with large,
primary and secondary education teachers of tomorrow. bright studios. In the workshop you’ll find everything you
This experience-oriented campus is centered around need: 3D printers, laser cutters and panel saws, just to
education: the learning centre, the Junior Fablab, the name a few. Plus, the warm and welcoming atmosphere
‘Wigglewobblewoods’ and the kindergarten lab are the allows staff and students to pleasantly mingle for a
ultimate places for students to work together on projects personalised and collaborative learning experience.
and assignments or just take a moment to unwind. Thanks
to our unique infrastructure, you will get the chance to
learn ‘the trade’ in a safe and supportive environment.
State-of-the-art creative space.

Education Campus, in the midst of the park.

Welcome to Sint-Katelijne-Waver
Thomas More’s tech hub.

CAMPUS DE NAYER
Jan De Nayerlaan 5 - 2860 Sint-Katelijne-Waver

Campus De Nayer is a cutting-edge

technology campus, with extensive research
labs stretching over 12,000 square metres.
Experiment for yourself in our Makerspace;
build your first prototype and even produce
small volumes. You’ll find all kinds of machines,
Study on a
campus with materials and tools at your disposal: think 3D
1,100 fellow printers, laser cutters and milling machines.
students.
fb.com/wearedenayer

VIDEOZONE:
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virtually

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 International Programmes

Your Degree, Your Choice! Partners in Education

Choose from one of Thomas More’s many competitive Our ‘Partners in Education’ will be an integral part of
degree programmes, taught in English. Whether your educational journey, rounding out your education
you’re looking for a classic 3-year bachelor’s degree or with practical, real-life experience. Below are just a
an abridged 1-year degree, we’ve got you covered! few examples of companies that support Thomas More
students by sharing expertise, coaching tomorrow’s
leaders and challenging you to achieve MORE. Not to
• Bachelor’s degree: full-degree programmes
mention, their names will look great on your CV!
(6 semesters) consisting of thorough theoretical
knowledge, practical application and preparation for
a professional career.

• Abridged bachelor’s degree: these short programmes

allow you to obtain a second bachelor’s degree in one
year (2 semesters).

• Postgraduate programmes: Graduated? Expand your

knowledge and skills acquired in your bachelor’s or
master’s degree. Earn a postgraduate programme in
just 1 or 2 semesters.

www.thomasmore.be/en/welcome

Breakdown academic year

You can choose a start date that fits your life – begin your studies in either September or February.
Check the possibilities for your programme in this brochure or online!

START START

SEPT OKT NOV DEC JAN FEB MARCH APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT

Semester 1: 13 teaching weeks Semester 2: 13 teaching weeks

Welcome days Free weeks Revision and exam period Retakes

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Putting the ‘international’
into international studies

If you think our programmes are only

international in content, think again!
Students from all over the world
come to study at Thomas More,
creating a diverse community that
­­re­presents a wide variety of cultures
and life experiences.

International
Internship

Working abroad allows you to put

what you’ve learned into practice
Setting you up International and gain the real-world expertise
for success! Study Exchange that employers value.

A bachelor’s degree A study exchange gives you

Most of our international degrees
programme is an exciting the opportunity to specialise in
include international internships,
new adventure – and also a certain areas, immerse yourself
which give students hands-on work
challenging one. At Thomas in another language and
experience – not to mention a
More, we are committed to our explore new cultures. When
serious CV boost!
students’ success. We organise picking a study exchange
regular work-shops and drop-in destination, students can
sessions aimed at developing choose from our worldwide
your study skills and test- network of university partners.
taking strategies. Now, there’s Reviews from past students
nothing to stop you from and an easy-to-use database
reaching your goals. will help you find the best fit.

Going Global

Our English programmes focus

on building up your international
portfolio and getting you ready to
compete on the global stage.

Most of our degrees include an

international component, whether
it’s a study exchange, an internship
or an international project.

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 BUSINESS & TOURISM

Bachelor of International Bachelor of International

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Full (3 year) or abridged (1 year) programme
Mechelen, Campus De Vest
Full (3 year) or abridged (1 year) programme Full programme: thomasmore.be/en/eba-itl
Mechelen, Campus De Vest Abridged: thomasmore.be/en/eba-itl-short
Full programme: thomasmore.be/en/eba-ibt Start date: February or September
Abridged: thomasmore.be/en/eba-ibt-short
Start date: February or September

MAKE A LIVING FROM YOUR LIFESTYLE!

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS! • The world is your playground and every horizon,
an invitation to go further.
• Entrepreneurship is in your blood; you know an
opportunity when you see one. • Turn your passion for travel into a genuine profession.

• You’re ready to dive into the fast-paced world of global • Get ready for an inspiring international career in leisure
business and trade. and business travel.

• You will explore cultural differences and their impact on • Gear yourself up with the knowledge and skills
foreign trade. you need to build life-changing experiences,
even in today’s challenging context.
• The theoretical knowledge and insights you acquire come
together with pragmatic models and practical skills to • Learn how to apply disruptive business models, innovative
make a real impact. marketing and distribution channels
to create new opportunities.
• A real-life international project will challenge you to push
your limits. • Discover solutions to reduce tourism’s social and
environmental impact.
• International experience and networks will add substance
to your CV as will your internship abroad. • Grow and nurture your multilingual, multicultural
and multidisciplinary skills during an unforgettable
• By combining language courses in Chinese, German, international study exchange and an inspiring
Spanish, French or Dutch, your studies will pave the way international internship.
for an inspiring international career.
• Gain a competitive advantage on the job market with the
universally recognised qualifications.
• Thomas More is the only IATA Authorized Training Centre
in Belgium.

Programme information may be subject to change.

Please visit thomasmore.be/en/programmes for the most recent information.

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 PEOPLE & HEALTH

Bachelor of Orthopaedic Technology:

 Orthotics (Major)
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Full (3 year) programme

Campus Geel
Full programme: thomasmore.be/en/eba-ot
Start date: September

PUSH THE BOUNDARIES

OF PERFORMANCE!
• Are you fascinated by technology and the human body?

• Get the knowledge and skills to make a difference to

people’s lives.
• Apply the latest technologies, accelerate injury recovery
and help people cope with disability.
• Develop a solid theoretical grounding in human anatomy
and pathology while learning both traditional and
contemporary techniques.
• Design, develop and install technological aids.

• Apply state-of-the-art technologies and innovative

materials to push the boundaries of the industry.
• Attend practical and clinical workshops in our state of the
art orthopaedic laboratories, or experience research in
our research facility.
• Explore the cutting edge of orthopaedic technology
during company visits.
• Apply your skills to real-life projects and customer cases
during your internship and Bachelors’ thesis.
• Launch your career in a rapidly-growing industry as an
internationally accredited CPO/orthotist (previously
known as ISPO cat 1).
• High quaility training within Europe and worldwide
through partnership with Human Study.

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 MEDIA & COMMUNICATION

Bachelor of International Bachelor of Information

Communication and Media: Management and Multimedia:
 Branding & Activation Public (Specialisation)  International Digital Product Architect
 Corporate Affairs (Specialisation) (Specialisation)

Full (3 year) or abridged (1 year) programme Full (3 year) programme

Mechelen, Campus De Ham Mechelen, Campus De Ham
Full programme: thomasmore.be/en/eba-icm Full programme: thomasmore.be/en/eba-idpa
Abridged: thomasmore.be/en/eba-icm-short Start date: September
Start date: February or September

START BUILDING THE WORLD OF TOMORROW!

FROM IDEA TO IMPACT IN • Helping to create a better future is what gets you up in
AN INTERNATIONAL MINDSET! the morning.
• You’re a digital savvy and can navigate the media • Get the skills you need to design and build the digital
landscape with ease. products of tomorrow.
• Your global outlook will help you approach new ideas with • Learn how to use technology as a tool for boosting
an open mind. efficiency, sustainability and quality of life.
• Get ready to sharpen your strategy mindset and creative • Apply your creativity to develop interactive and intuitive
skills. interfaces.
• Deep dive into all aspects of communication and media via • Help steer the future course of our society with products
interactive classes. that are both socially relevant and commercially viable.
• Learn the tricks of multiple trades from graphic design and • Work in a creative, inspiring and supportive environment
audio to video and web. that challenges you to go beyond your best.
• Explore the intercultural, psychological, marketing • Find out how to combine the skills of design, developer
and technological aspects of media. and entrepreneur, to turn your skills into a successful
business or career.
• Take your studies global with a semester at one of our
international partner universities.
• Learn to transform communications plans into results
during your international internship.
• You will stand at the forefront of innovation in the business
world.

Programme information may be subject to change.

Please visit thomasmore.be/en/programmes for the most recent information.

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Bachelor of International Bachelor of International Media
Journalism and Entertainment Business

Abridged (1 year) programme Full (3 year) or abridged (1 year) programme

Mechelen, Campus De Ham Mechelen, Campus De Ham
Abridged: thomasmore.be/en/eba-jou-short Full programme: thomasmore.be/en/eba-meb
Start date: September Abridged: thomasmore.be/en/eba-meb-short
Start date: February or September

COME AND JOIN OUR PASSION TO PAYCHEQUE

WORLD CLASS NEWSROOM! ACROSS EVERY PLATFORM!

• A one year programme for students who already have a • Take that passion to international markets!
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the field of media and • Learn how to make a living out of what you love doing
communication. and turn your passion into a paycheque.
• You want to spend an extra year studying journalism in • Discover the fundamentals of the creative industries.
an international context, with a clear focus on learning by
doing. • Analyse the MEB landscape to discover the keys to success.

• You will get introduced to an international journalism • Find out what it takes to place yourself in the international
network. market.

• All the courses within the programme are taught in • Deploy the right media and entertainment formats to
English and students are working in an English-speaking mediatise your brand.
newsroom environment. • Acquire international business skills to monetise it.
• We have students from all over the world! Czech • And develop your platform management credentials
Republic, Germany, Peru , Russia, Sweden, Taiwan, The to mobilise it.
Netherlands, Uganda, United Kingdom ...
• Expand your perspectives and your network
while studying abroad.
• Learn the art and science of developing an international
media sensation.

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 TECH & IT

Bachelor of Bachelor of
Applied Computer Science Automotive Technology

Full (3 year) or abridged (1 year) programme Full (3 year) programme

Campus Geel Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Campus De Nayer
Full programme: thomasmore.be/en/eba-acs Full programme: thomasmore.be/en/eba-at
Abridged: thomasmore.be/en/eba-acs-short Start date: February or September
Start date: September

DRIVE YOUR AMBITION FURTHER!

TAKE YOUR SKILLS TO THE NEXT LEVEL!
• High-octane blood runs through your veins and fuels
• You believe in the power of computers to change the your passion for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all things
world for the better. automotive!
• Dig deeper into the most cutting-edge fields of computer • You’re keen to dive deeper into all areas of the
science: from artificial intelligence and internet of things automotive industry from mechanical to electronic
to cloud computing and more. engineering and motorsport.
• Apply your pioneering spirit to develop digital solutions • Become an expert in all major automotive systems.
to real-life problems. • Learn how to diagnose a wide range of electronic and
• Acquire in-depth application development skills to mechanical faults.
develop real innovations with real-world impact. • Turn your hobby into a full-blown profession through
• Learn how to unlock the full potential of Python, PHP, intensive training.
Java, React, WSP.NET and other programming languages. • Explore the latest technological innovations from internal
• Boost your soft and hard skills during your international combustion engines to alternative hybrid and electric
studies and internship. drivetrain systems.
• Join Electronics and ICT students at our IT Factory to • Become a future-proof automotive specialist with an
expand your network, exchange ideas and accelerate your emphasis on diagnostic techniques, trending technologies
personal and professional development. and management skills.
• Choose from multiple specialisation tracks to develop • Choose from three specialisation tracks to launch your
your expertise in collaboration with experienced mentors career in Trucks, Motorcycles or Motorsport.
and practitioners from the IT world. • Get the Master Technician Certificate to kick-start your
• Uncover exciting career opportunities in a wide variety of career.
sectors.

Programme information may be subject to change.

Please visit thomasmore.be/en/programmes for the most recent information.

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Bachelor of Electronics & ICT: Bachelor of Information
 Electronics (Major) Management and Multimedia:
 ICT (Major)  Data Science, Protection & Security
(Specialisation)

Full (3 year) programme

Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Campus De Nayer Full (3 year) or abridged (1 year) programme
Full programme: thomasmore.be/en/eba-ei Mechelen, Campus De Vest
Start date: September Full programme: thomasmore.be/en/eba-dsps
Abridged: thomasmore.be/en/eba-dsps-short
Start date: February or September

CONNECT WITH THE TECHNOLOGY

OF TOMORROW!
TURN INFORMATION INTO
• Electronics and/or ICT are more than a hobby for you but
INSIGHTS INTO RESULTS!
an all-consuming passion.
• Explore the latest technological innovations and learn • Ready to take the plunge into fast-moving, high-tech
how to apply them. world of big data?

• Get the skills you need to take your problem-solving • Start acquiring the business knowledge and ICT skills that
capabilities to the next level. will enable you to make the connection between both
worlds.
• Combine creativity with theoretical insights to develop
cutting-edge solutions. • Learn how to unlock the full power of data to make
businesses smarter, more efficient, more agile and more
• Choose between majors in Electronics or ICT.
profitable.
• Put theory into practice with project-based work and
• Boost your cyber security capabilities with the latest
practical enterprise labs. technologies and techniques.
• Keep up with the latest trends while defining your own.
• Discover the art and science of extracting insights from
• Apply your skills to real-life problems via your data.
international traineeship and final year thesis. • Put the theory into practice tackling real-life projects from
• Get ready for an exciting career at the cutting edge of the corporate world.
technological innovation. • Get an inside perspective during an intensive internship.
• Get your extra certificate, to boost your CV:
• Get an extra certificate: Google Analytics,
KNX, Cisco ... Certified Ethical Hacker ...

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 Graduated but keen to study more?

POSTGRADUATES

Space & Service Design Building Information Management (BIM)

Postgraduate, 1 year programme (60 ECTS) Postgraduate, 1 year programme (30 ECTS)
Mechelen, Campus Lucas Faydherbe Mechelen, Campus De Vest
Programme: thomasmore.be/en/pgr-ssd Programme: thomasmore.be/en/pgr-bim
Start date: September Start date: September

DESIGN FOR CHANGE! A HYBRID PROGRAMME

• Are you ready to use your design skills to create products, • Want to be at the forefront of the built environment project
services and communication systems that have impact? management?
• Many of today’s social, cultural and economic challenges • Eager to future-proof your career with specialised training in
can be solved with future-proof, inclusive services. an internationally recognised BIM software?
• Build on your BA or MA in design (industrial, product, • Learn how to optimise projects and reduce overall costs from
graphic, etc.) or architecture with this fully accredited (60 design to construction and operation.
ECTS) international postgraduate programme.
• Work directly in Revit and Rhino to model, to inspect, to
• Use your own, personal vision to add sustainable value monitor a whole building.
to public spaces and improve the accessibility and user
experience of the clients of public services. • Solve for real-life building and facilities problems by using
state of the art parametric and generative visual programming.
• Learn and apply research-led, user-centred design
methodologies to create solutions to real, socially • Gain a deep knowledge in the ‘I’ and ‘M’ of Building
oriented design challenges. Information Management.
• Expand your professional network with weekly Master • Become a Revit project management expert with specialised
Classes from industry experts and challenge yourself training in data input and extraction.
through collaborations with design agencies on real-life
• Expand your career prospects with real-world BIM project
design projects.
simulations.
• Make tangible differences as a proactive and socially
• Certify your knowledge in Revit and enter the 21st century
aware agent of change in your community.
global market with a competitive edge.
• Complement a full-time job with a hybrid evening
programme ideal for students and working professionals.

TUITION FEE
• EEA-students: € 2,900
• non-EEA-students: € 3,800
TUITION FEE
• Contact nansi.vangeetsom@thomasmore.be if you
want to know if you are eligible for a postgraduate • EEA-students: € 3,000
scholarship. • non-EEA-students: € 4,500

Programme information may be subject to change. Please visit thomasmore.be/en/programmes for the most recent information.

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International Teacher African Business Studies

Postgraduate, 1 year programme (60 ECTS) Postgraduate, 1 year programme (60 ECTS)
Mechelen, Campus Kruidtuin Mechelen, Campus De Vest
Programme: thomasmore.be/en/pgr-it Programme: thomasmore.be/en/abs
Start date: October Start date: September

INSPIRE THE WORLD! UNIQUE IN FLANDERS, BELGIUM!

• Ready to push your personal and professional boundaries • Want to gain an in-depth analysis of key issues affecting a
as a teacher? market of 1.2 billion people?
• Already a qualified teacher with a high level of English? • Keen to understand the role of global business and foreign
trade in Africa’s five regions?
• Learn what it takes to apply your skills in an international
context. • Learn how to apply essential entrepreneurial skills from
business culture to consumer behaviour in the fastest
• Develop your sensitivity for the impact of cultural
growing region of the world.
differences.
• Gain valuable insights into intercultural business practices
• Gain key insights in intercultural competencies, didactics
through an intensive lecture series with experts in African
and pedagogy in international education, while
business.
developing your English skills.
• Discover how to navigate and manage different challenges
• Reinforce your multicultural outlook while exchanging
businesses face in African markets or when working with
ideas and experiences as part of an international student
African partners and companies.
group.
• Expand your understanding of African business by
• Prepare for on-the-job learning and internships in
combining business expertise with African political,
international settings.
economic, and cultural understanding.
• Expand your international network and credentials thanks
• Put your knowledge to the test through one of our multiple
to our partnerships with global accreditation bodies and
opportunities to pitch your business ideas to local and
tertiary institutions.
international investors for seed funding.
• Transform your dream of teaching abroad into a reality
• Become an African foreign trade wiz by learning about
with this postgraduate programme, unique in Belgium
African imports and exports and foreign direct investment
and recognised worldwide.
flows in African countries.

TUITION FEE TUITION FEE

• EEA-students: € 1,990 • EEA-students: € 1,990
• non-EEA-students: € 3,100 • non-EEA-students: € € 3,100

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Help is at hand

Student Support

EXCITED TO START
A NEW ADVENTURE
BUT STILL FEELING
A BIT NERVOUS?
DON’T STRESS!
LET STUDENT SERVICES
SHOW YOU THE WAY.

thomasmore.be/stuvo
stuvo@thomasmore.be
@stuvo.thomasmore

SHOULD I STAY… OR SHOULD I GO …

... on campus? If you’d like a room … into town or the countryside? You can also make
on campus, you’ll need to be quick. yourself at home in one of the rooms for rent on the
Our rooms are very popular and sell private market. If you need assistance, our Student
out in a flash. Check our database: Services team will gladly help you out. If you need
www.thomasmore.be/housing assistance, contact: housing@thomasmore.be

LET’S GET STARTED! VIDEOZONE: Welcome to Belgium!

Do I meet the admissions requirements? Do I
need to prove my English proficiency? These
are just some of the questions you might have
before applying.

Luckily for you, our admissions team is here to

guide you through the whole process. As soon
as you receive your admission letter, you can
apply for a student visa (if necessary) and look
for accommodation using our online database.

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HIT THE GROUND RUNNING MEET OTHER
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WANT EXTRA SUPPORT?
In need of a helping hand?
Our buddies – your fellow During our Welcome Days
Our Student Services Team (better known
students – will be your first you’ll meet new students
as “Stuvo”) is a strong support network for
friends on campus and can from all over the world. Thomas More students. The team offers a
even pick you up when you By lunchtime, you’ll know variety of workshops and support groups that
arrive, either at the airport everything there is to know will help you manage your worries, stress and
about living and studying fear of failure. Stuvo will show you how to
in Brussels or at the train
in Belgium – from opening believe in yourself and find your inner strength.
station. They will welcome
you with open arms and get a bank account to the best
Despite the excitement of a new environment
you settled in. Belgian ‘frituur’ to buy your and new friends, your family may still be
“French” fries. far away. With new courses, and possibly
Not fully registered yet? Your After a few icebreaker even a different way of taking exams, it is
activities, you and your new totally normal to feel a bit down at times. If
buddy can also help
friends will be ready to explore you need someone to talk to, our Student
you complete the last steps Service Counsellors are here to support and
of your registration process. the campus and discover
encourage you. Anything discussed with
You’ll have your student card everything that student life in our counsellors will be held in the strictest
in no time! Belgium has to offer. confidence.

Facilities for those studying with a disability,

learning difficulty or any other special needs
can be discussed with our care coordinator.
Work together with your coordinator to figure
QUESTIONS? out what works best for your needs.
Questions about
your individual Our International
study programme? Need a break from studying? Our
Support Team will help you!
Your programme’s international student organisation (ESN)
+ 32 15 36 92 10 (Brussels Time)
designated study hosts fun activities, like speed dating, beer
international.support@thomasmore.be tasting, weekends away and other cool things
counsellor will help
you out! to do. You’ll never feel lonely at Thomas More!

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Admission & Application

Have you found your perfect

fit? Then, go ahead and fill
out an application. Even if
you haven’t obtained your
secondary school diploma yet,
you can already submit the
application and send us your
diploma once it’s ready.

Students from outside the European Economic Area

(EEA) are encouraged to start applications well in
advance, since visa procedures can take weeks and
sometimes even months.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS For more details, please look at our English degree
Our application process is straightforward, but of requirements web page: www.thomasmore.be/en/
course you will need to fulfil some requirements. admissions_degree

Additional requirements:
Good to know:
For our postgraduates and short programmes, please
Thomas More has no numerus clausus procedure,
check online if you meet the additional requirements
nor do we have a limit on the number of admitted
for the programme of your choice.
students for our bachelor programmes.

Diploma requirements:
if you’re qualified to start an equivalent programme
in higher education in the country where you GENERAL APPLICATION DEADLINES
completed your secondary education, then you’re EEA-applicant: no deadline
qualified for admission to Thomas More. Additional (but don’t miss our welcome week)
requirements may be set for candidates with a Non-EEA-applicant: we encourage you to apply as
diploma obtained in a non-EEA member state. soon as possible, as visa procedure can take weeks,
even months. Ultimate deadline: mid-June for FALL
Language requirements: and mid-December for SPRING.
you need to be reasonably proficient at speaking
*Postgraduates: Keep in mind the additional assessment dates
and writing English (level B2, European Framework). applicable for your programme.

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 APPLICATION PROCEDURE

EEA CANDIDATES

1 Apply online: submit an online application.

2 File assessment (+- 2 weeks) & submit

STUDENT VISA supporting documents (if you haven’t already
Students coming from the EEA, Monaco or provided all the necessary documents).
Switzerland can enrol in an English programme
3 If approved, you will receive a letter of admission.
without a student visa. All other students will
need to apply for a student visa before coming 4 Register online.
to Belgium. Received your registration certifcate
and/or financial attestation? Let our admissions NON-EEA CANDIDATES
team know in which Belgian Embassy you will be
applying so we can confirm your enrolment. 1 Apply online: submit an online application.

2 File assessment (+- 2 weeks) & submit

supporting documents (if you haven’t already
SCHOLARSHIPS* provided all the necessary documents).
You may qualify for a merit based scholarship
3 If approved, proof your financial solvability
based on your study results. If you pass at least
through our blocked account procedure.
60% of your registered credits in the first exam For bachelors: pay the fixed registration fee
period, you will get a reduction on the tuition and the cost for 30 credits.
fee in the following semester. For postgraduates: pay the total tuition fee.

* for NON-EEA bachelor students in need of a student visa and for 4 Receive a digital registration certificate and
NON-EEA bachelor students who reside in Belgium with a
residence permit based on studies. financial attestation.

5 Apply for a student visa.

QUESTIONS? 6 Register online.

admissions@thomasmore.be
TUITION FEES
Tel + 32 15 36 92 50
FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREES 2022 - 2023
Mon - Fri: 9.00-15.00 (Brussels time)
non-EEA non-EEA
EEA* without with
scholarship scholarship
Fixed
registration fee € 253.6 € 1,700 € 1,700

Cost first
semester 30 ECTS € 363 € 2,250 € 2,250

Cost second
semester 30 ECTS € 363 € 2,250 € 450

Total tuition fee

per year (60 ECTS) € 979.6 € 6,200 € 4,400

*
The government will determine the tuition fee for each coming academic
year in November. Small increases might occur. Please check our website.
**
Tuition fees for Postgraduates, see programme page.

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Living in Belgium

LIVING EXPENSES WORK AFTER YOUR STUDIES

The cost of living in Belgium can vary Extending your stay in Belgium to find a job after
according to many factors. It’s worth you’ve graduated with the orientation year.
having a look what your day-to-day
costs might be in Belgium. Are you an international student with a valid residence permit as
a non-EU student? Have you graduated at a Belgian university?
Here are just a few examples Do you wish to find a job or start your own business in Belgium?
of monthly expenses: You can apply for a residence permit as a graduate in an
orientation year!
• Accommodation: € 280-490
• Food: € 170-200
• Public transport: € 80
• Social activities: € 150
• Study costs: € 100

Find special student prices on meals

and other discounts throughout the
country just by showing your student ID
card. This makes life in Belgium more
affordable for students. For example, a
visit to the cinema will cost you up to
€ 5 less than a non-student!

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Students Know Best

Curious about student adventures in

Belgium or at Thomas More?
Who better to help you out than our
current students! They are happy and
ready to answer your questions,
so don’t hesitate to contact them.

VIDEOZONE:

Scan the QR code to chat

with a student from one of
our English programmes.
thomasmore.be/en/chat

Want to read more about life at

Thomas More, straight from our current
students? Read about their experiences
at stories.thomasmore.be/en

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WANT TO MEET US?

CHECK OUT OUR (ONLINE) MEET US

OPEN CAMPUS DAYS! IN YOUR COUNTRY!
Our open campus days and webinars give Are you curious to see if we will be
you the opportunity to visit the campus, meet visiting your city or country soon?
some teachers and get more ­information Leave your details on our webpage
about the English programmes. We can also and we will keep you up to date!
offer you more practical ­information about www.thomasmore.be/meet-us
admissions and applications, tuition fees,
student housing and much more!
www.thomasmore.be/meet-us

ANY QUESTIONS?
CONTACT OUR TEAM!
LIVE CHAT!
Admissions:
Chat with a student from admissions@thomasmore.be
our English programmes: General information:
www.thomasmore.be/en/chat international.support@thomasmore.be

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