General requirements for admission
Entry requirements for Diploma & Masters:
Previous studies: to continue in the same major:
- University degree in a similar specialty or equivalent.
Work experience: to continue a different major
- University degree in a work-related subject, or equivalent international qualification from a learning institution recognized by BARVQ.
- If student doesn’t have the academic or professional qualifications required above but have substantial managerial experience and a proven track record, we will also consider your application.
Documents to support your application
Student will need to submit:
- A Proof of identity – it could be a national identity card, your passport, or a legally valid document.
- A recent CV.
- A written reference letter notarized by the president of the university, the scientific supervisor or the head of work.
- A Copies of previous certificates and qualifications.
- A certified copy of the transcript.
English language qualifications
If you choose to study in English for this program, you will need at least one of the following:
- IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. However
you do not need such certification if you:
- From English speaking countries, or
- Holds a high school diploma from English speaking schools, or
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an English-speaking institution.
- Conditionally, he has been employed full-time in a European organization for the past two years. In this case, we need proof of duration and position and you will be required to take an English language test.
Delivery Method
- 100% online via Online Campus (an interactive online learning environment) with intensive class discussion and collaboration.
Entry requirements for DBA:
Entry requirements:
Previous study:
- Master Diploma or equivalent
- Four-Year Bachelor Diploma
Work Experience:
- Master Diploma or equivalent: 5+ Years of Experience in the same or related field
- Four-Year Bachelor Diploma: 7+ Years of Experience in the same or related field
- Age: 25 Years or more
Documents to support your application
Student will need to submit:
- A Proof of identity – it could be a national identity card, your passport, or a legally valid document.
- A recent CV.
- A written reference letter notarized by the president of the university, the scientific supervisor or the head of work.
- A Copies of previous certificates and qualifications.
- A certified copy of the transcript.
English language qualifications
If you choose to study in English for this program, you will need at least one of the following:
- IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. However
you do not need such certification if you:
- From English speaking countries, or
- Holds a high school diploma from English speaking schools, or
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an English-speaking institution.
- Conditionally, he has been employed full-time in a European organization for the past two years. In this case, we need proof of duration and position and you will be required to take an English language test.
- passed a standard BARVQ exam.
Delivery Method
- 100% online via Online Campus (an interactive online learning environment) with intensive class discussion and collaboration.
Mechanism of equivalence
First - Previous qualifications matching the specialty:
- This category includes students who are candidates to complete their higher education in the same specialization in which they started studying in their original qualifications, so that the candidate continues to obtain a diploma / master / doctorate from where he finished in his original qualification, taking into account the rest of the admission requirements.
The table below shows a breakdown of this category:
MATCHING ORIGINAL QUALIFICATION | EQF LEVEL DEGREE | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION | ELIGIBLE BARVQ PROGRAMS |
College or Bachelor’s degree from a learning institution recognized by BARVQ | 4 | Two to three years of continuous study in a related field after graduating from high school, and the total number of courses studied by the student is taken into account. | Executive or Academic Diploma in the same scope as the original qualification |
Bachelor’s degree from a learning institution recognized by BARVQ | 5 | Four years of continuous study in a related field after high school graduation | Executive Master in the same scope of the original qualification |
Diploma from a learning institution recognized by BARVQ | 6 | Five years of continuous study in a related field after high school graduation | DBA in the same scope of the original qualification |
Master’s degree from an educational institution recognized by BARVQ | 7 | six years of continuous study in a related field after high school graduation | DBA in the same scope of the original qualification |
Second - Previous qualifications that do not match the major:
This category includes students who are candidates to complete their higher education in a specialization other than that in which they started studying in their original qualifications, so that the candidate must complete restorative courses that bridge the methodological gap between the original qualification and the program to be enrolled in. These courses vary between compulsory and elective, as well as research preparation. According to the requirements of each program. This will enable the candidate to pursue the higher qualification, taking into account the rest of the admission requirements.
The table below shows a breakdown of this category:
MATCHING ORIGINAL QUALIFICATION | EQF LEVEL DEGREE | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION | ELIGIBLE BARVQ PROGRAMS |
College or Bachelor’s degree from a learning institution recognized by BARVQ | 4 | Two to three years of continuous study in a related field after graduating from high school, and the total number of courses studied by the student is taken into account. + 6 years of practical experience in activities related to the desired program | Executive or Academic Diploma in the same scope as the original qualification |
Bachelor’s degree from a learning institution recognized by BARVQ | 5 | Four years of continuous study in a related field after high school graduation. + 5 years of practical experience in activities related to the desired program | Executive Master in the same scope of the original qualification |
Diploma from a learning institution recognized by BARVQ | 6 | Five years of continuous study in a related field after high school graduation. + 4 years of practical experience in activities related to the desired program | DBA in the same scope of the original qualification |
Master’s degree from an educational institution recognized by BARVQ | 7 | six years of continuous study in a related field after high school graduation. + 3 years of practical experience in activities related to the desired program | DBA in the same scope of the original qualification |
Third - Previous professional competencies:
- This category includes students who are candidates to complete their higher education in the same specialization in which they started studying in their original qualifications, who have a solid professional record, and long applied and administrative experiences, where the practical experience they have will be considered as educational outputs of scientific value, giving the candidate preference to skip some The rest of the admission requirements for obtaining a diploma / master / doctorate.
- It should be noted that these candidates in this category, will not be able to register directly in the BARVQ programs, unless their professional output has been evaluated by the BARVQ Academic Accreditation and Admission Committee, and the EQF LEVEL standard score is determined which is equivalent to their professional record. Therefore, each case will be treated individually, and an appropriate assessment will be given in the light of which the candidate will be directed to the appropriate program for his study.
- Although BARVQ considers each candidate a unique case, it may not be possible to generalize about it, but the outlines of previous professional competencies can be clarified in the table below:
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS | EQF LEVEL DEGREE | EQUIVALENT PROFESSIONAL MERIT | ELIGIBLE BARVQ PROGRAMS |
Relevant professional certifications from a learning institution recognized by BARVQ | 4 | 7 years of practical experience in activities related to the desired program | Executive Master in the same scope of the original qualification |
Bachelor’s degree from a learning institution recognized by BARVQ + Relevant professional certifications from a learning institution recognized by BARVQ | 5 | 6 years of practical experience in activities related to the desired program | DBA in the same scope of the original qualification |
Diploma from a BARVQ-recognized educational institution + related professional certificates from a BARVQ-recognized educational institution | 6 | 5 years of practical experience in activities related to the desired program | DBA in the same scope of the original qualification |
A Master’s degree from a BARVQ-recognized educational institution + related professional certifications from a BARVQ-recognized educational institution | 7 | 4 years of practical experience in activities related to the desired program | DBA in the same scope of the original qualification |
- The following table briefly shows the corresponding levels in the European Qualifications Framework for qualifications for study in the home country:
STUDY LEVEL IN HOMELAND | EQF EQUIVALENT SCORE |
Primary education or without a certificate “has only professional experience” | 1 |
middle school education | 2 |
High school diploma education | 3 |
Education certificate institute | 4 |
Education College Certificate (Bachelor) 3 years | 5 |
Education diploma or college (bachelor) 5-4 years | 6 |
Master’s degree education | 7 |
PhD /DBA education | 8 |
- You can find the equivalent standardized scores in Belgium and in the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) at the following links:
https://www.vlaamsekwalificatiestructuur.be/wat-is-vks/kwalificatieniveaus/