KU Leuven

About

KU Leuven is a historic Catholic research university based in Leuven, in the Dutch-speaking region of Flanders, Belgium. It is a large, comprehensive university active across the sciences, engineering, medicine, humanities and social sciences. Its main language of instruction is Dutch, and it operates campuses in several Flemish cities in addition to Leuven. It is known for its long academic tradition and strong research output.

Why international students choose it

• An international student may value KU Leuven for its broad research strengths and its long-standing academic reputation
• Although the base teaching language is Dutch, the university offers a substantial and growing range of English-taught programmes, particularly at Master's and doctoral level, so applicants should verify the language of each individual programme
• Leuven is a compact, historic university town with a large student population and easy rail access to Brussels and the rest of Europe
• International students may also benefit from dedicated support services and an international community drawn from many countries