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KU Leuven University at kuleuven.be

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Overview

Established in 1425, the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Catholic University of Leuven) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Leuven (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Flemish Brabant. This institution also has branch campuses in Ghent, Brussels and Antwerp. Officially recognized by the Vlaams Ministerie van Onderwijs en Vorming, België (Flemish Ministry of Education and Training of Belgium), Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 45,000-49,999 students) coeducational Belgian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 599-year-old Belgian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KU Leuven also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's Control Typepublic

Entity

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name
Name (English) Catholic University of Leuven
Acronym KU Leuven
Founded 1425 Founded in 1425, but it was closed in 1797 during Napoleonic period. Refounded in 1834. In 1968 it was divided into Université catholique de Louvain and KU Leuven.
Motto Sedes Sapientiae
Seat of Wisdom
Colours Blue and white
Mascot Fons Sapientiae
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Campus Location

Address Naamsestraat 22
Leuven
3000 Flemish Brabant
Belgium
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Phone Number +32 (16) 324 311
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Fax Number +32 (16) 324 330
Other locations Ghent, Brussels and Antwerp

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven.

Catholic University of Leuven: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
International
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's admission information.

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Katholieke Universiteit Leuven a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven has more than 8500 international students.

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's Admission Office Admission Office

Minderbroedersstraat 8, Bus 5005
Leuven 3000
0496749578


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Katholieke Universiteit Leuven.

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven has an enrollment range of 45,000-49,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's Control Type Control Type

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven is a public higher education institution.


Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's Entity Type Entity Type

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven is a non-profit higher education institution.


Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Katholieke Universiteit Leuven is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven has a Christian-Catholic affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's main facilities:


Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's Library


Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's main services:


Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Vlaams Ministerie van Onderwijs en Vorming, België

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1425


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie (NVAO)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • 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)
  • Open Education Consortium (OEC)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

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Twitter X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's YouTube channel review Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's official YouTube channel

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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