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About KU Leuven
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) — public non-profit university. It is located in Leuven, Belgium. KU Leuven was founded back in 1425, which is why it is among the oldest higher education institutions in the country. KU Leuven is a member of European University Association (EUA), League of European Research Universities (LERU), Coimbra Group, International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU), Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER).
According to QS International University Ranking, the institution is among the top-80 in the world. The independent international ranking THE is very attentive to universities' research output. According to THE, this higher education institution is in 43 place among universities with the most research publications per year.
KU Leuven does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Life Sciences & Medicine | 31 |
Arts & Humanities | 54 |
Engineering & Technology | 57 |
Anatomy & Physiology | 61 |
Social Sciences & Management | 69 |
Accounting & Finance | 89 |
Natural Sciences | 110 |

KU Leuven tuition fees
At KU Leuven, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 896 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 1,031 USD. With the help of scholarships, students can partially or fully cover the cost of education. On the official website of the university, you can find all the up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.
Study programs at KU Leuven
History, Philosophy & Theology
Philosophy
Theology and Religious Studies
Humanities
Philosophy
Theology and Religious Studies
Social Sciences & Management
European Studies
Engineering & Technology
Business Engineering
Engineering Technology
Economics & Business Management
Business Administration
Business Engineering
Arts & Humanities
Bachelor of Theology and Religious Studies (Leuven)
Other
BSc in Business Administration
BSc in Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Philosophy (Leuven)
Education & Training
Educational Studies
Master of Educational Studies (Leuven)
Psychology - Theory and Research
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master of Arts in Sports Ethics and Integrity
Journalism & Media
Communication Sciences - Digital Media and Society
Arts & Humanities
Conservation of Monuments and Sites
Cultural Anthropology and Development Studies
Human Settlements
MA in Western Literature
Master of Architecture (Brussels)
Physical Sciences
Actuarial and Financial Engineering
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Biophysics, Biochemistry and Biotechnology
European Master in Sustainable Food Systems Engineering, Technology and Business
Geography
Agriculture & Forestry
Bioscience Engineering - Agro- and Ecosystems Engineering
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Biochemical Engineering Technology
Bioinformatics
Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Law
European Social Security
Intellectual Property and ICT Law
Master of Law
Master of Laws
History, Philosophy & Theology
Advanced Studies in Theology and Religion
Bioethics
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master of Arts in Sports Ethics and Integrity
History
Philosophy
Computer Science & IT
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence in Business and Industry
Bioinformatics
Bioscience Engineering - Human Health Engineering
Business Engineering
Humanities
Advanced Studies in Theology and Religion
Bioethics
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master of Arts in Sports Ethics and Integrity
History
Linguistics and Literature - English
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Advanced Studies in Linguistics
Artificial Intelligence
Linguistics and Literature - English
Western Literature
Social Sciences & Management
Advanced Studies in Economics
Advanced Studies in European Policies and Public Administration
Business Economics
Communication Sciences - Digital Media and Society
Criminology
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
European Master in Sustainable Food Systems Engineering, Technology and Business
Geology
Master of Sustainable Development (Leuven et al)
Sustainable Development
Engineering & Technology
Biochemical Engineering Technology
Biomedical Engineering
Bioscience Engineering - Agro- and Ecosystems Engineering
Bioscience Engineering - Cellular and Genetic Engineering (Leuven)
Bioscience Engineering - Human Health Engineering
Applied Sciences & Professions
European Master in Sustainable Food Systems Engineering, Technology and Business
Food Technology
Safety Engineering
Medicine
Biochemical Engineering Technology
Bioethics
Bioinformatics
Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Accounting & Finance
Master of Actuarial and Financial Engineering (Leuven)
Economics & Business Management
Actuarial and Financial Engineering
Advanced Studies in Economics
Advanced Studies in European Policies and Public Administration
Artificial Intelligence in Business and Industry
Business Administration
Other
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master of Arts in Sports Ethics and Integrity (Leuven et al) (120 ECTS)
Erasmus Mundus Master of Science in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (Leuven et al)
European Master of Sustainable Food Systems Engineering, Technology and Business (Ghent et al)
MSc in Forensic Odontology
MSc in Geography
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science
Physical Sciences
Electrical Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Physics and Astronomy
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Medicine
Bioscience Engineering
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics and Astronomy
Engineering & Technology
Bioscience Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
History, Philosophy & Theology
Architecture
Arts & Humanities
Architecture

Bachelor degree at KU Leuven
Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 79. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.5. Additionally, upon admission, an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma can be accepted.
Master's degree at KU Leuven
The admission committee of the university takes into account the previous academic performance of the student. It is impossible to enter KU Leuven for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6. TOEFL — 79 or higher. There is an opportunity to study at KU Leuven via online master's programs.
Doctorate degree at KU Leuven
If you are applying for a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS or TOEFL. For enrollment, you need to pass IELTS with 6.5 points. The minimum score for TOEFL is 79.
KU Leuven campus
The university campus is located within Leuven. During the period of study, students can use the university library, where they can do homework and write scientific papers. KU Leuven regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs. For locals, this is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the cultures of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.

What to do after graduation
After graduation from the university, students can stay in the country for 1 year. To do this, you need to extend your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. KU Leuven graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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