About the university

A major French-speaking Catholic research university, historically rooted in the 1425 University of Leuven. Relocated to Louvain-la-Neuve in 1968. Renowned for theology, philosophy, medicine, engineering, and social sciences.

Key information

• Location: Louvain-la-Neuve, BE
• Ranking #221
• QS #221
• THE #176
• National ranking #4
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Medicine
• Engineering
• Law
• Theology
• Social Sciences

Programs (31)

• Anthropology
• 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: 32,000
• International students: 20%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €400 - €850 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 91%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• IELTS
• TOEFL
• DELF (for French programs)

Minimum GPA: 3

Tuition costs

• €835 - €4,500 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 40.00%
• Scholarships available: UCLouvain excellence scholarships, Erasmus+, Belgian development scholarships
• Additional costs: Books €200-400/year, student housing available on campus

Quick facts

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

Contact

• Website: https://uclouvain.be