A typical Vlerick Business School MiM cohort is around 45 students , drawn from 16 nationalities.
| Class size | 45 |
|---|---|
| Average age | 23 |
| Female | 50% |
| Nationalities | 16 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Vlerick MIMS class profile?
Vlerick's most recent published MIMS cohort is 45 students with an average age of 23, drawn from 15+ nationalities. It is a deliberately small, internationally diverse cohort run from Vlerick's Brussels campus, which gives graduates access to Belgium's position at the heart of European institutions and corporate headquarters.
From the forums
Self-reported posts from applicants and students on public forums — useful colour, but anecdotal and unverified. Not official school data.
A researcher comparing Vlerick with RSM was warned that most international firms outside Benelux and the DACH region have limited awareness of Vlerick — useful context for applicants targeting non-Belgian employers.
A Vlerick thread noted average placements around €50–55k and highlighted Belgian tax considerations as a factor when evaluating starting salary offers.
Sources
- Vlerick Business School — Masters in International Management and Strategy: start 1 Sep 2027, 10 months in Brussels, non-EU application deadline 30 April 2027, tuition €23,500 (was €22,950 for the 2026 intake), recent cohort 45 with average age 23, ~€800 flights/visa budget, scholarship applications due with the programme application before February ↗ — Vlerick Business School
- Vlerick Business School — Financing your programme ↗ — Vlerick Business School
- Financial Times — Masters in Management 2025 ↗ — Financial Times
- QS Business Masters Rankings: Management 2026 ↗ — QS Quacquarelli Symonds
- Vlerick Business School — MIMS class profile and career outcomes ↗ — Vlerick Business School