Fees & Total Cost

Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management MiM Fees

Master in Business Engineering · Brussels, Belgium · FT #90

Verified against official sources · last checked July 2026 · see sources

As part of the Université libre de Bruxelles, a public university, Solvay charges low regulated tuition. For 2026/27 the Wallonia-Brussels Federation reformed the minerval into an income-scaled scale: the standard full fee is about €1,194 a year for EU and assimilated students — roughly €2,388 across the two-year master — reduced to about €835 (intermediate income), €374 (modest income) or €0 for recognised grant holders. Non-EU students from non-exempt countries pay around €5,369 a year (the €1,194 base plus a €4,175 supplementary fee). Against an FT salary near US$79,000 and a Brussels location, the public-tuition structure is a strong value point.

Tuition for the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management Master in Management is €1,194/year (EU, ≈€2,388 full programme) · €5,369/year (non-EU), 2026/27 for the 24 months program.

Total tuition€1,194/year (EU, ≈€2,388 full programme) · €5,369/year (non-EU), 2026/27
Tuition (numeric)€2,388
Program length24 months
Median tuition (80 euro-priced MiMs we track) €23,157

On tuition, the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management MiM ranks #11 of 80 euro-priced MiMs we track — at or below the €23,157 median. See how it stacks up on our cheapest MiMs in Europe and best-value shortlists.

Tuition figures are the published rate for the 2026–27 cycle and exclude living costs, travel, and optional exchange fees. Scholarships and need-based aid can materially reduce the net cost — see the FAQs below.

Frequently asked questions

Where does Solvay Brussels School rank for the Master in Management?
Solvay's Master in Business Engineering placed 90th worldwide in the Financial Times Masters in Management 2025, with a 37th-ranked careers service — among the best in the table. The FT records a weighted three-year salary of approximately US$79,000 and an 88% employment rate at three months.
How much does the Solvay Master in Business Engineering cost?
As part of the public Université libre de Bruxelles, Solvay charges low regulated tuition. For 2026/27 the Wallonia-Brussels Federation reformed the minerval into an income-scaled scale — a standard full fee of about €1,194 a year for EU students (roughly €2,388 over the two-year master), reduced to about €835, €374 or €0 for lower-income households and grant holders. Non-EU students from non-exempt countries pay around €5,369 a year (a €1,194 base plus a €4,175 supplement), making it strong value for a Brussels-based FT-ranked degree.
Is the Solvay Master in Business Engineering taught in English?
Yes — the programme is predominantly English-taught (officially 70–100% English, with up to 30% French depending on optional-course choices), so it can be completed largely in English. This is the programme the Financial Times ranked, distinct from Solvay's separate French-track masters.

Sources

  • Master in Business Engineering — official ULB programme page ↗ — Université libre de Bruxelles
  • Solvay Brussels School — about (founded 1903; EQUIS, AMBA) ↗ — Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management
  • Tuition fees — 2026/27 income-scaled reform: EU €1,194 full / €835 / €374 / €0; non-EU €5,369/yr ↗ — Université libre de Bruxelles
  • Financial Times — Masters in Management 2025 ↗ — Financial Times

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