Overview
Established in 1425, the 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 Brussels Woluwe, Mons, Tournai, Brussels Saint-Gilles and 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 (UCLouvain) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Belgian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's 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 entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCLouvain 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 (English) | Catholic University of Louvain  |
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| Name | Catholic University of Louvain |
| 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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+32 (10) 472 111 |
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+32 (10) 472 999 |
| Other locations | Brussels Woluwe, Mons, Tournai, Brussels Saint-Gilles and Charleroi |
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