KU Leuven, inspiring the outstanding
KU Leuven is an institution for research and education with international appeal. All programs at this University are based on the innovative research of its scientists and professors.
KU Leuven ranks among the best 50 universities worldwide!
From Renaissance philosophy to cutting-edge nanotechnology: as one of Europe’s oldest universities, KU Leuven boasts a long tradition of ground-breaking research and high-quality education.
Study
Prospective Students
As one of Europe’s leading research universities, KU Leuven offers a range of research-based programs of study. A degree from KU Leuven is highly valued around the world, giving you a competitive edge.
Current Students
No matter which campus you’re on, you have quite a few facilities available to you. Our services for students advise you on housing, studying, and scholarships. They also offer sports and cultural activities.
Why KU Leuven
KU Leuven is one of Europe’s highest-ranked and most renowned universities. It boasts a long tradition of pioneering research and high-quality education. But KU Leuven has quite a few other strengths as well.
Programs
KU Leuven offers various types of programs, including bachelor’s and (advanced) master’s programs, continuing education courses, and bridging programs.
Faculties
Education is organized by 15 faculties, divided into three groups: Humanities and Social Sciences; Science, Engineering and Technology; and Biomedical Sciences. A number of faculties offer programs in various locations in Flanders and Brussels.
Education
KU Leuven appeals to the student's idea of the future. The University contributes to the students’ personal development and to the way in which they want to help shape society.
Organization
KU Leuven is dedicated to education and research in nearly all fields. Its fifteen faculties offer education, while research activities are organized by the departments and research groups. These faculties and departments, in turn, are clustered into three groups: Humanities and Social Sciences, Science, Engineering and Technology (SET), and Biomedical Sciences. Each of these groups has a doctoral school for its doctoral training programs.
KU Leuven boasts fourteen campuses, spread across 10 cities in Flanders.
