Institut des carrières commerciales

Founded in 1902 and part of the officially subsidized network of the City of Brussels, the Institute of Commercial Careers (ICC) is a historical player in higher education for adults in the Walloon-Brussels Federation. Located in the heart of the capital (Canal site, Quai de Willebroeck), the institution supports nearly 700 students each year in obtaining a bachelor's degree strictly equivalent to that of full-time education. Thanks to a capitalizable modular system and courses offered in the afternoon or evening, ICC provides customizable pathways adapted to professional and family constraints. Its programs are taught by instructors from the business world and the public sector, ensuring education grounded in real-world experience.

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Admission to the Institute of Commercial Careers is open to anyone holding the Belgian Certificate of Secondary Higher Education (CESS), a recognized foreign diploma equivalent by the Walloon-Brussels Federation, or who has passed a specific admission test (accessible from age 23 to value their experience). Enrollment is exclusively online during a dedicated window from late August to mid-September, without a selective entrance exam, subject to available places. The registration fee remains very affordable thanks to the school's officially subsidized status, with exemption possibilities for job seekers.

Admissions open from August 23, 2027.

Application deadline: September 15, 2027.

Why choose ICC?

• Official bachelor's degrees (180 ECTS credits) recognized by the Walloon-Brussels Federation.
• A flexible organization with evening and afternoon schedules, ideal for combining studies and professional life.
• A modular teaching system allowing students to progress at their own pace and validate their prior learning.
• Very affordable registration fees thanks to the officially subsidized network of the City of Brussels.
• A teaching team composed of active professionals sharing their concrete field experience.
• Access to paid educational leave (CEP) for salaried workers and free support programs for success.