Established in 1425, Université Catholique de Louvain (Catholic University of Louvain) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Louvain-la-Neuve (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Walloon Brabant. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Brussels Woluwe, Mons, Tournai, Brussels Saint-Gilles, Charleroi. Officially recognized by the Direction générale de l'Enseignement non obligatoire et de la Recherche scientifique, Belgique (Directorate General for Non-Compulsory Education and Scientific Research), Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Belgian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 598 years old Belgian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCL 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.
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Name | Université Catholique de Louvain |
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Name | Catholic University of Louvain |
Acronym | UCL |
Founded | 1425 Founded under the name of Univeritas Lovaniensis, that was closed in 1797 during Napoleonic period. Re-founded in 1834. In 1968 there was a split into Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and Université catholique de Louvain. |
Motto | Sedes Sapientiae Seat of Wisdom |
Colours | Blue and white |
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Address | Place de l'Université, 1 Louvain-la-Neuve 1348 Walloon Brabant Belgium |
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Tel | +32 (10) 472 111 |
Fax | +32 (10) 472 999 |
Other locations | Brussels Woluwe, Mons, Tournai, Brussels Saint-Gilles, Charleroi |
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Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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Local students |
0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro) |
0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro) |
International students |
5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro) |
5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro) |
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Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades |
Admission Rate | Not reported |
Admission Office | Place de l'Université 1 Louvain-la-Neuve 1348 (10) 472 172 |
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Student Enrollment | 20,000-24,999 |
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Academic Staff | 3,500-3,999 |
Control Type | Private |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Urban |
Religious Affiliation |
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Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Not reported |
Academic Counseling | Not reported |
Career Services | Not reported |
Institutional Hospital | Yes |
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Direction générale de l'Enseignement non obligatoire et de la Recherche scientifique, Belgique
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