Frequently Asked Questions !

For Belgian students and non-European students with equivalent status, online pre-registrations will open on June 15, 2026, and will be accessible via this link. They will close no later than September 30, 2026.

For European students, admission requests are processed by application review only, during the following periods:

• Bachelor’s: from 15/06/2026 to 30/09/2026

• Master’s: from 01/02/2026 to 15/09/2026

For non-European students without equivalent status, admission requests are processed by application review only, during the following periods:

• Bachelor’s: from 13/04/2026 to 17/04/2026

• Master’s: from 05/01/2026 to 31/01/2026

1. Pre-register online by uploading all the required documents.
2. If the application is complete, the student will be contacted to finalize the registration (either online or by coming on-site by appointment).
3. Payment is required at the time of registration, either the full tuition fee (minerval) or a €50 deposit, by bank transfer.

For Belgian, European, and non-European students with equivalent status, the tuition fees are €836/year for both Bachelor’s and Master’s programs.

For non-European students without equivalent status, the tuition fees are €5,010/year.

It depends on the student’s profile (secondary school diploma obtained in Belgium or abroad and year of graduation, previous higher education, gaps in studies, time spent abroad, etc.).

You can consult the list of documents required for registration via the following link: https://www.ichec.be/fr/inscriptions. 

Any student holding a Belgian secondary education diploma (French-speaking or Dutch-speaking), a European or International Baccalaureate, or a diploma issued by a Belgian-curriculum school abroad, does not need to request an equivalence. In all other cases, an equivalence must be requested in order to study in higher education in the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles (FWB).

The equivalence request must be submitted no later than July 15 to the FWB Equivalences Service. Here is the link: http://www.equivalences.cfwb.be.

No, there is no entrance exam. Any student who meets the admission requirements can be accepted.

After the online pre-registration and an initial review on our side, the student recognized as non-financeable will receive an email requesting that they provide as soon as possible: a detailed motivation letter, along with all transcripts from the years of higher education they have completed. The student will then be informed of the decision made by the authorities of the Haute École.

After registration, requests must be submitted exclusively via the Moodle site before October 15 of the current academic year. The decision will be communicated after review of the file. You can consult the procedure for requesting exemptions at the following link: https://www.ichec.be/fr/dispenses-et-valorisation-des-acquis-de-lexperience-vae.

Adults, whether graduates or not (employees, self-employed, volunteers, or job seekers), can have their professional experience recognized, provided it totals at least 5 years. This is done through a file review (please note, the procedure is lengthy). For more information, please visit: https://www.ichec.be/fr/dispenses-et-valorisation-des-acquis-de-lexperience-vae.

Information about studies and course content can be obtained from the Info.Studies Office:

• By phone: +32 2 739 38 00

• By email: info@ichec.be

• In person*

*Opening hours can be found here.

At a Haute École, the training is more practice-oriented and closely linked to the professional world, with a stronger international focus — notably through intensive language learning and participation in numerous exchange programs abroad. As a human-scale institution, student support and guidance is an additional advantage.

The two programs are Business Management and Commercial Engineering, offered at both Bachelor’s and Master’s levels.

Both Bachelor’s programs are also available in a bilingual French/English format: in addition to language courses, this track includes 15 credits per year of courses taught in English.

There are no official prerequisites, but it is recommended to have a B2 level in English.

In addition to the core disciplinary knowledge in management, the Commercial Engineering program is structured around the following areas: sciences, quantitative methods, and digital transformation of businesses. Naturally, a strong background in mathematics and sciences is required.

Yes, the ICHEC transition Bachelor’s degree provides access to Master’s programs at other institutions, subject to an application review.

Yes, a preparatory complementary program of up to 60 credits, called the bridge program, allows access to the Master’s programs. Only the Master in Business Analysis is directly accessible, without the bridge year, provided a few additional credits are completed.

The language level is demanding, but from the first year, there is an interactive class course that allows students to review everything they learned in secondary school. Around this course, a variety of pedagogical tools are provided to review and deepen certain subjects (conversation tables, grammar, vocabulary, listening, writing…). These workshops allow students to progress at their own pace according to their strengths and weaknesses to reach the final level.

From Block 1, the program includes English for all, and Dutch or German. Any student officially exempted from Dutch must take either a beginner German course or an advanced German course if they already speak the language (e.g., German-speaking students).

From Block 2, students must choose a third language at beginner level: German, Spanish, Italian, or Chinese.

In Belgium, internships are generally unpaid, except for work-study programs.

A first observation and integration internship (4 weeks in February) must be completed in Block 2, either in Belgium or abroad (unless the student participates in the humanitarian “Housing Project”).

A second internship, linked to the final thesis (minimum 3 months), must be completed in Master’s Year 2, either in Belgium or abroad.

Yes, it is preferable for the student to be actively involved in their training, including the internship search process. However, if the student is unable to find a placement, they can make use of ICHEC’s portfolio of partner companies.

Practically every year, students have the opportunity to go abroad.

ICHEC has developed numerous collaborations with over 150 international partners located in Flanders, across Europe, and around the world.

• After Block 1: Summer School in the United States (during July).

• In Block 2: Internship abroad or humanitarian project called the “Housing Project” in India or Africa (during February).

• In Block 3: Erasmus exchange programs in Flanders or abroad (one semester).

• In Master’s Year 2: Erasmus exchange programs and internship-thesis projects abroad (one semester).

Find out more about the international opportunities offered by ICHEC via this link !

Yes. These preparatory courses help students develop learning methods, get to know other students, start their university journey on a positive note, and review the basics in the following subjects: Mathematics, English or Dutch, and Methodology.

The preparatory courses last two weeks and take place between late August and early September.

Find out more about the preparatory courses offered by ICHEC via this link !

People who work during the day can pursue evening studies by enrolling in the Master in Commercial Sciences (1 year). Other specialized programs are also available on a flexible schedule.

Classes are held from Monday to Friday, 6:00 PM to 9:15 PM, at the Montgomery and Anjou campuses. Some courses are also scheduled on certain Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Exam sessions follow the same schedule and periods as daytime courses, but take place in the evening or on Saturday mornings.

Yes, the Student Success Support Service (SAR) offers individual appointments, small-group success strategy workshops, tutoring in Accounting and Mathematics, conversation tables in Dutch, and small-group methodology workshops covering:

• Effective note-taking

• Writing summaries and assignments

• Time and stress management

• Memory techniques

• Exam preparation

Find out more about our Student Success Support Service via this link !

Yes, the Social Service can listen, advise, and provide information to any student facing family, personal, administrative, or financial difficulties.

Various financial aids are available: scholarships or study allowances granted by the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, support for students with modest means, or assistance from the Social Council.

Find out more about our Social Service via this link !

Our institution does not provide student housing.

However, all students can consult the “My Kot” platform, which provides lists of available student accommodations in the Brussels region: https://ple.mykot.be/.

Other online resources are also available. Find out more here.

The Montgomery campus hosts Block 1 students as well as all students enrolled in continuing education programs.

The Anjou campus hosts students from all other years, from Block 2 to Master’s Year 2, as well as daytime bridge program students.

For flexible schedule programs, Master’s students (including bridge students) have classes at both the Montgomery and Anjou campuses.

Master in Business Analysis students have classes at the Anjou campus and the ECAM campus.

Yes, student life is very active. In addition to the Student Council (CDE), several associations are active in areas such as sustainable development, entrepreneurship, consulting, international student support, and student folklore.

Find out more about student life at ICHEC via this link !

The Master in Commercial Sciences (1 year) offers a compact, general program that allows students to acquire broad knowledge in the field of management.

The Master in Business Management (2 years) provides, in addition to general management knowledge, specialized disciplinary knowledge through the multiple options offered. In Master’s Year 2, it also offers the opportunity to participate in an Erasmus exchange program in Belgium or abroad, in addition to the mandatory internship linked to the final thesis.

Yes, of course. Adjustments to courses (including a lighter program) and exam sessions can be offered based on the submission of an official letter from the Sports Federation to which the student is affiliated.

No, not at all. Students with a physical disability have full access to the possibility of following a reduced program of fewer than 60 credits, based on an official certificate from a recognized authority. An individualized support plan can also be developed upon request.