For Students
Who can join?
Do you graduate next year in one of the following programs and are you interested in entrepreneurship? Then don’t miss this opportunity — apply by following the steps below!
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As a Master's thesis (18 ECTS):
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Master Business Engineering (Handelsingenieur)
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Master Business & Technology
As a practical course (6 ECTS):
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Master Applied Economics (TEW)
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Master International Business (Dutch speaking students)
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Master Communication Sciences
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Master Political Sciences
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Master Photonics
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Master Sportmanagement
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Master Law
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ManaMa International and European Law
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First Master Bio Engineering
We only accept Dutch-speaking students, except for the Photonics Master's program, where English-speaking students are also welcome to apply.
Application process
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Application
Applications will open in May.
To apply please send the following documents to fanny.soyeur@vub.be and Michael.dooms@vub.be in cc:
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Recent CV
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Motivation letter (maximum 2 A4 pages)
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Your draft or already submitted research paper, or any other individually written work that you consider relevant.
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Indicate which position interests you: project leader, member of the core team, or regular participation.
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We will request your academic results profile from the faculty secretariat.
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Interview
After a pre-selection, interviews with the candidates will take place in May. Interviews will be attended by members of the academic team and the project leaders of the ongoing trade mission. The interview will assess:
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Your motivation & entrepreneurial characteristics
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Oral skills and presentation skills (max. 10 min): for this, we expect you to give a short PowerPoint presentation (max. 5 slides) in English or Dutch (you can choose the format and subject yourself)
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English language proficiency
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Interviews will take place on the campus at Pleinlaan 5.
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Selection
The selection criteria take into account:
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Academic credentials (e.g., standard trajectory, results profile)
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Oral and written reporting skills
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Communication and social skills (including English language proficiency, dealing with a multicultural context)
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Entrepreneurship / Practical experience
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Teamwork
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A balanced assessment will be made. Decisions regarding the selection will be announced at the end of May.
For further questions, you can always contact us.
Note that for certain studies, only students who can meet the requirements to graduate in '26-'27 may participate (check the admission requirements on the course unit sheet and with your study path counselor).
You must also have obtained your Bachelor's degree by the start of the academic year 2026-27.
For questions concerning the application and the course
Pleinlaan 5, 1050 Brussels
PL5.3.66
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+32 (0) 2 614 84 03