Admission Requirements for International Students

1. Diploma Conditions

You want to enrol for a full degree (3 years)

You will need to prove that you meet the conditions to start an equivalent course programme in higher education in the country where you obtained your diploma. Please note that candidates with a diploma obtained in a non-EEA member state may be set additional requirements.  If this is the case our admission services will contact you.

You want to enrol for an abbreviated/one year/short programme

Please check if you meet the additional specific requirements as listed below.

• International Communication and Media short programme
• International Journalism short programme
• International Tourism and Leisure short programme
• Media and Entertainment Business short programme
• Applied Computer Science short programme

2. Language Conditions

English Language Conditions for all English-taught Degree Programmes

You can prove you are reasonably proficient at speaking and writing English (level B2, European Framework), if you:

• obtained a Flemish secondary education diploma or a Dutch VWO-diploma, MBO-4 diploma, HAVO + propedeuse
• passed the ITACE test level B2 (in Antwerp, Leuven, Brussels or Ghent).
• obtained the minimum score (e.g. 6 overall band score on the IELTS test or equivalent) on internationally recognised language tests such as Cambridge Assessment English, IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, SAT. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic IELTS Indicator and TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition are also accepted .
• obtained an English-language diploma in secondary or higher education from an institution of in of the following countries: United Kingdom, United States of America, New Zealand, Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Ireland, Caribbean islands & South Africa
  This implies that applicants who did not obtain their GCE A Level certificates in Australia, English speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom or the USA have to submit language test (cf. above) results. 
• followed your previous education in a partner institution with which Thomas More has an agreement on language requirements.

3. Residence Permit

An identity card or passport is sufficient for students from an EU-member state. Other students can apply, but will need a valid residence permit for Belgium for the final registration.

If you need more information, contact admissions@thomasmore.be.