About the university

Belgium's largest and highest-ranked university, founded in 1425. One of the oldest Catholic universities in the world and a leading European research institution. Consistently ranked among the top 100 universities globally.

Key information

• Location: Leuven, BE
• Ranking #74
• QS #74
• THE #81
• National ranking #1
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Medicine
• Engineering
• Law
• Business
• Sciences

Programs (30)

• Architecture
• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Business Administration
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Dentistry
• Economics
• Education
• Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Finance and Accounting
• Fine Arts
• History
• International Relations
• Journalism and Communication
• Law
• Linguistics
• Marketing
• Mathematics
• Medicine
• Neuroscience
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology

Student body

• Total students: 63,000
• International students: 22%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €400 - €900 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 92%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• IELTS
• TOEFL

Minimum GPA: 3.3

Tuition costs

• €1,000 - €4,500 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 35.00%
• Scholarships available: KU Leuven Excellence scholarships, Erasmus+, Belgian government grants for international students
• Additional costs: Books €300-500/year, student services fee €100/year

Quick facts

• Founded: 1425
• Teaching languages: Dutch, English, French
• Study formats: offline, hybrid

Contact

• Website: https://www.kuleuven.be