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KU Leuven Master of European Social Security
KU Leuven

Master of European Social Security

Leuven, Belgium

1 Years

English

Full time

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Sep 2025

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Introduction

This one-year advanced master's program deals with social security and social protection from a legal, economic, sociological, administrative, and philosophical perspective. In addition to being multidisciplinary, the curriculum contains a strong comparative and multinational component focusing on the provision of social protection rights across Europe.

The Master of European Social Security gives you the opportunity to understand the many different approaches to social security that co-exist within the historic continent of Europe. At the same time, you will gain a better understanding of your own national system within the context of the wider continental picture. The program also includes a careful, in-depth study of the role of international bodies such as the European Union.

As a student of the program, you’ll become part of an international network of experts in the field of social security. Students come from various European countries and beyond and have different academic backgrounds and motives for participation. The teaching staff consists of renowned professors from KU Leuven and other European universities specializing in various disciplines related to social security.

Strengths

  • The unique teaching format offers you the best of both worlds: an authentic university experience at one of Europe's foremost universities and the flexibility to complete the majority of the program from home.
  • Throughout the program, you will be connected to a unique international network of universities and be in contact with teaching staff and fellow participants from all over Europe.
  • The multidisciplinary and multinational approach will broaden your perspective and will help you look at problems from a new angle. This alternative approach develops your ability to adapt to new situations and will be highly valuable throughout your professional career.

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