KU Leuven University
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KU Leuven University
A COMPREHENSIVE UNIVERSITY
As a comprehensive university, KU Leuven offers a wide range of disciplines organized by 15 faculties. Each of these disciplines is ranked in the top 100 of its field according to the THE World University Rankings by subject. Half of the university’s faculties are even in the top 50 within their fields of study.
KU Leuven offers:
- 49 different bachelor’s programmes (49 taught in Dutch, 4 in English)
- 136 different master’s programmes (123 taught in Dutch, 68 in English)
- 41 different advanced master’s programmes (19 taught in Dutch, 22 in English)
A HIGHLY RANKED UNIVERSITY
According to international rankings, KU Leuven is among the best 100 universities in the world. Moreover, KU Leuven was ranked as most innovative university of Europe by Reuters four years in a row (2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019). All of KU Leuven’s disciplines proudly belong to the top 100 of their field. Scholars and researchers, teachers and visionaries, thinkers and makers all have their place in KU Leuven’s fertile intellectual habitat.
- 7 in Reuters Top 100: The World’s Most Innovative Universities (2019)
- 45 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2020)
- 80 in the QS World University Rankings (2020)
MOST INNOVATIVE UNIVERSITY IN EUROPE
KU Leuven has been identified as Europe’s most innovative university for four years in a row by Reuters. By developing the most important drug against HIV, a new type of solar panel that converts oxygen into hydrogen and uncovering the secrets of Sagalassos, KU Leuven researchers have a profound impact on our everyday lives in nearly all fields of research. That innovative character is deeply embedded in the way we teach our students, by integrating relevant guest lectures, taking an Interdisciplinary approach and opening the most advanced research and education facilities.
This means students will be able to learn from world-renowned experts and familiarize themselves with the newest technologies and research results during their studies.
PROMISING CAREER PERSPECTIVES
Education is crucial, but at KU Leuven we also treat it as a first stepping stone to a promising professional career. We believe in helping students recognize their own talents right from the start. That’s why KU Leuven has developed an I-portfolio, which allows students to valorise all their extracurricular activities for their later career. The Student Career Centre prepares motivated individuals for the transition to the job market. Entrepreneurial students can turn to LCIE for guidance when they are thinking about starting their own business. As such, both national and international employers know KU Leuven as a pool for promising talents.
KU Leuven is also deeply embedded in an economically strong region, where lots of multinationals, (inter)national institutions and NGO’s have their headquarters. With over 120 active spin-offs, KU Leuven is one of the most important motors of 5 different science parks spread all over Belgium. Our alumni live all over the world and are connected in a range of international alumni networks.
- Student Career Centre: helps students in their transition to the job market
- I-portfolio: valorization of your commitment as a student
- Alumni network: a wide range of alumni networks
LOCATED IN AN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY CITY
Our main campus is situated in Leuven, a place characterized by its beautiful architecture and one of Belgium’s most attractive cities. With almost 50.000 students in a city of 100.000 inhabitants, Leuven has a specific atmosphere that is quite unique in the world. The student dorms, study rooms and lecture halls are spread over and integrated in the city and can be next to a cosy little restaurant or a vibrant student bar. The presence of about 10.000 international students from about 150 different countries and an international meeting centre called Pangaea make it easy to meet people from all over the world!
As an international university, KU Leuven is part of some of the most prestigious international university networks worldwide. These partnerships allow all of our students and staff to go abroad to a wide selection of top universities. KU Leuven both welcomes and sends out thousands of exchange students each year, making it a global player in staff and student mobility.
Bachelor Degree Programs
| Programme Name | EU and *Other Countries | Non-EU Countries |
|---|---|---|
| Business Engineering | € 961,90 | € 2000 |
| Business Administration | € 961,90 | € 2000 |
| Chemical Engineering | € 961,90 | € 6600 |
| Electronics Engineering | € 961,90 | € 6600 |
| Electromechanical Engineering | € 961,90 | € 6600 |
| The tuition fee contains a sum up of the study cost | ||
Master Degree Programs
| Programme Name | EU Countries | Non-EU Countries |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | € 961,90 | € 6,600 |
| Linguistics and Literature: English | € 961,90 | € 3,900 |
| Actuarial and Financial Engineering | € 961,90 | € 3,900 |
| Architecture | € 961,90 | € 6,600 |
| Biomedical Engineering | € 961,90 | € 6,600 |
| Biomedical Sciences | € 961,90 | € 6,600 |
| Business Engineering | € 961,90 | € 6,600 |
| Electrical Engineering | € 961,90 | € 6,600 |
| Computer Science | € 961,90 | € 6,600 |
| Geology | € 961,90 | € 1,250 |
| Mechanical Engineering | € 961,90 | € 6,600 |
| Molecular Biology | € 961,90 | € 6,600 |
| Nanoscience, Nanotechnology and Nanoengineering | € 961,90 | € 6,600 |
| The tuition fee contains a sum up of the study cost | ||
Accommodation Fees
KU Leuven only accommodates a small percentage of students and staff in university residence halls. The majority of students and staff usually look for housing on the private market.
Most landlords in student cities like Leuven or Ghent are private citizens who own one or more student houses. These houses are usually occupied by 6 to 10 students, while the landlord lives elsewhere. Besides private landlords, there are also professional rental companies who own or manage student houses, often with 50 rooms or more.
Flats and houses usually have private owners, but these owners often rely on a real estate agency. This means you will probably contact the agency rather than the owner for any rent-related matters.
In Leuven the university also offers Assisted Living to students with and without a disability.
Classic student room or ‘kot’
A classic student room is a furnished room meant for 1 person. The average size for a student room is 12 to 15m². It will have a sink with at least cold water. A shower, toilet and kitchen will be shared with other students in the building. Utilities such as electricity and internet will already be connected, but the cost may not always be included in the monthly rent.
Room with en suite bathroom or kitchen
A room with en suite bathroom or kitchen is meant for 1 person. An en suite bathroom and shared kitchen is more common than an en suite kitchen and shared bathroom.
The average size will be between 12 to 15m², and it will be furnished. ‘Utilities such as electricity and internet are usually provided but in many cases the tenant needs to sign a contract with the company directly. The utility costs are not always included in the monthly rent.
Double room
A double room is a furnished room meant for 1 or 2 people. The average size is between 18 to 25m². It will have a sink with at least cold water. A shower, toilet and kitchen will be shared with other students in the building. Utilities such as electricity and internet will already be connected, but the cost may not always be included in the monthly rent.
Flat or house
A flat or a house provides accommodation for a couple of a family. It will have a kitchen, bathroom, living/dining room and at least one separate bedroom. Flats or houses will usually be unfurnished. You will have to connect utilities such as water, electricity and internet yourself, with these costs not included in the monthly rent. Flats might have an extra cost for the maintenance of shared areas (hallway, elevator, …).
Studio flat
A studio flat can be meant for 1 or 2 people. If you want to share the studio flat with another person, it must be at least 27m². It will have a small kitchenette, with the living and sleeping area in one space. The bathroom will be separate. A studio flat can come furnished or unfurnished. Utilities will be connected in some studio flats.
Between €300 and €500
With a budget between €300 and €500, you have several housing options:
- a room
- a classic student room (‘kot’)
- a room with en suite bathroom or kitchen
- a double room
- a studio flat
Between €500 and €1,000
With a budget between €500 and €1,000, you can rent:
- a studio flat
- a flat
- a house
- a room
- a double room
- a room with en suite bathroom or kitchen
- a classic student room (‘kot’)
STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM
If you already know which program to apply for, then registration is quick and easy. If you are not sure which program to choose, please check our programs.
STEP 2: REGISTER ONLINE
Fill in the on-line application form and attach your documents.
- Passport copy;
- Secondary School certificate with attachment;
- Scan of the photo;
- Language Certificate (if you have one).
- Bachelor’s Diploma with transcript (in the case of Master’s Degree programs);
- A curriculum vitae
- Letter of Motivation
- Recommendation letters (for master’s degree programs)
Step 3 : APPLICATION EVALUATION
I. After the online application, the International Admissions Desk will verify the entered information. When complete and verified, you will receive an e-mail to proceed
II. Then, again, you will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to submit the paper application package (Hard Copy)
III. You can apply for a specific academic year. You cannot apply for a semester
IV. You are required to upload your diploma and transcripts (in .pdf format).
V. The processing of your application may take an average of 3-4 months after receipt of your complete application package
Step 4 : SEND HARD COPY BY POST
1.Fill the form
2.A legalised copy of your basic diploma and its transcript of records or diploma supplement
3.A translation of these documents into Dutch, French, German or English, translated by a sworn translator
4.A copy of your passport
5.A document explaining the grading/credit system in your country: the system which expresses how your school work is evaluated can differ from country to country. To allow us to assess your application we need to understand your transcripts (report card) and the grading system that was used. The explanation can be mentioned on your transcripts or diploma supplement. Then you do not need to add a separate explanation.
6.A curriculum vitae
7.Letter of Motivation
8.Recommendation letters
9.Proof of English proficiency, depending on the programme that you are applying for. This document is to be submitted at the latest upon enrolment.
10.The original signed consent form, which you will receive during the online application
- Send the application package by post to the Registrar’s Office. Since we require original documents, you cannot e-mail your application package
Step 5 : LETTER OF ADMISSION
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