KU Leuven Master Mind Scholarship 2027 Abstract & Quick Facts

Scholarship Host: Flemish Ministry of Education and Training
Host Country: Belgium (Europe) 
Category: Masters Scholarships
Benefits: Full Scholarship • €10,750 Grant
Eligibility: Students from All Countries
Deadline: January 15, 2027

About the KU Leuven Master Mind Scholarship

The Master Mind Scholarship is a funding initiative of the Flemish Ministry of Education and Training that supports outstanding international students who wish to pursue master’s studies in Flanders or Brussels, Belgium.

KU Leuven participates in the programme and offers three scholarships for the 2027–2028 academic year.

The award is intended for students with excellent academic records and strong potential. In addition to academic performance, the university considers applicants’ motivation, academic awards, relevant experience, leadership abilities, and commitment.

Applicants from Nigeria and other African countries are eligible because the scholarship accepts all nationalities.

KU Leuven Master Mind Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants will receive a scholarship worth €10,750 for the full length of their master’s programme at KU Leuven.

The duration depends on the programme:

• One-year master’s programme: The scholarship covers one academic year.
• Two-year master’s programme: The scholarship covers two academic years.

Tuition fees

KU Leuven indicates that the tuition fee for scholarship recipients is approximately €1,200 per academic year, based on the EEA tuition tariff.

The €10,750 scholarship is intended to cover the full duration of the programme.

2027-28 Master Mind Scholarship Requirements

To be considered for the 2027-28 Master Mind Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:

1. Nationality

Applicants from all countries are eligible. Nigerian students and other international applicants can apply.

2. Academic excellence

Applicants must demonstrate a high standard of academic performance and potential. Excellent study results should be reflected in a strong Grade Point Average (GPA) on the academic transcript.

KU Leuven does not publish a single minimum GPA requirement on the scholarship page. Applicants should therefore demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and meet the admission requirements of their selected master’s programme.

3. Previous degree

Applicants must have obtained their previous degree or degrees from a higher education institution outside Flanders.

International students who completed a credit mobility programme at a Flemish higher education institution may still qualify.

4. English language proficiency

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate a good command of English, regardless of the minimum language requirement of their chosen programme.

KU Leuven’s general English proficiency requirements include:

• IELTS Academic: minimum overall score of 6.5.
• TOEFL iBT: minimum overall score of 79.
• Cambridge English: Advanced (C1) or Proficiency (C2).
• ITACE: C1 or C2 certificate, obtainable in Belgium.

Some programmes may require higher scores or specific subscores.

Applicants who have previously completed an English-taught programme in Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States are exempt from submitting an English proficiency certificate under the stated conditions.

Important: The English language test must be taken before the January 15, 2027 scholarship deadline. However, applicants may submit the test results after the deadline.

KU Leuven does not accept Duolingo English Test scores.

5. Current enrolment restrictions

Students who are already enrolled at a Flemish higher education institution are generally not eligible.

An exception applies to international students enrolled in a specific preparatory programme in spring 2027 in preparation for starting a master’s programme in September 2027.

6. Other scholarship restrictions

The Master Mind Scholarship cannot be combined with another scholarship offered by:

• KU Leuven;
• The Belgian national or regional governments; or
• The European Commission.

Applicants should carefully review these restrictions before accepting another scholarship.

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2027 Eligible Master’s Programmes at KU Leuven

The Master Mind Scholarship is available only for selected master’s programmes at KU Leuven.

The university’s eligible programme list includes courses in several academic areas.

Humanities and Social Sciences

Examples include:

• Master of Philosophy
• Master of Laws (LLM)
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Economics
• Master of Business Economics
• Master of Business Engineering
• Master of International Business
• Master of International Politics
• Master of Sociology
• Master of History
• Master of Digital Humanities
• Master of Psychology: Theory and Research
• Master of Educational Studies

Science, Engineering and Technology

Examples include:

• Master of Biology
• Master of Chemistry
• Master of Mathematics
• Master of Physics
• Master of Statistics and Data Science
• Master of Civil Engineering
• Master of Chemical Engineering
• Master of Electrical Engineering
• Master of Mechanical Engineering
• Master of Engineering: Computer Science
• Master of Artificial Intelligence
• Master of Cybersecurity
• Master of Bioinformatics
• Master of Sustainable Development

Biomedical Sciences

Examples include:

• Master of Bioethics
• Master of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy

Ineligible programmes: Bridging programmes and distance-learning programmes are excluded from the 2027–2028 Master Mind Scholarship.

Click HERE for the full list of all eligible programmes.

Master Mind Scholarship 2027 Selection Criteria

The university considers several factors when assessing applications for the scholarship.

These include:

1. Academic performance;
2. Academic awards;
3. Motivation;
4. Relevant experience;
5. Demonstrated leadership abilities;
6. Sense of commitment; and
7. Overall strength of the applicant’s profile.

Applicants should submit a strong master’s admission application and demonstrate their academic achievements, motivation, and leadership potential.

Other KU Leuven Scholarships Considered Through the Same Application

An important advantage of applying for the Master Mind Scholarship through KU Leuven is that eligible applicants are automatically considered for other scholarships through the same application process.

Depending on nationality and eligibility, these include:

• Inspiring the Outstanding Scholarship;
• KU Leuven ASEAN Scholarship;
• KU Leuven Scholarship for Africa; and
• KU Leuven Scholarship for Central and South America.

Applicants do not need to submit separate applications for these scholarships through this process.

For example, eligible African applicants may also be considered for the KU Leuven Scholarship for Africa.

How To Apply for 2027 KU Leuven Master Mind Scholarship

The step-by-step guide to apply for the 2027 KU Leuven Master Mind Scholarship is as follows;

• Confirm your eligibility. Read the details on this webpage and ensure you meet the requirements.
• Click the green button below to proceed to the KU Leuven website and follow the procedures below;

Step 1: Apply for an eligible master's programme

Visit KU Leuven's application portal and submit a complete application for an eligible master's degree programme.

Applicants must include the KU Leuven Scholarships & Master Mind Candidacy Form as an annex to their admission application.

The form must be uploaded through the application tool under the document type labelled "Annexe".

Click HERE to download the Candidacy form

Step 2: Register your scholarship candidacy

After submitting the master's programme application, applicants must register their scholarship candidacy through KU Leuven's online scholarship registration tool.

The registration form requests information such as:

• First name and family name;
• Nationality;
• Current higher education institution, where applicable;
• Eligible master's programme applied for; and
• The 12-digit KU Leuven application number.

Applicants must enter the correct application number. KU Leuven states that candidacy forms containing an invalid application number are not eligible.

Scholarship registration: https://www.kuleuven.be/scholarships/year/2027-2028/registration

Both application steps must be completed by January 15, 2027, at 23:59 CET.

Step 3: Submit a motivational video if nominated

Applicants who are nominated as scholarship candidates will be informed by March 10, 2027.

Nominated candidates will then be required to submit a one-minute motivational video by March 16, 2027 for the next stage of the selection process.

Step 4: Await the selection results

The selection results are expected at the end of March 2027.

KU Leuven will communicate with selected candidates individually.

• Submit before the deadline. Ensure that your email is sent no later than November 22, 2026.

Application Deadline: November 22, 2026

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