KU Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 1425
Overview
KU Leuven (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven) is one of Europe's oldest and most prestigious research universities, founded in 1425 in Leuven, Belgium. It operates under the Flemish higher education system and is institutionally accredited by NVAO (valid until 30 September 2028). The university offers programmes at bachelor, master and doctoral level across faculties covering theology, law, social sciences, medicine, sciences, engineering, arts, economics and more. Its campuses are located in Leuven, Kortrijk, Gent, Geel, Diepenbeek, Brussels, Brugge, Antwerp, Aalst, Sint-Katelijne-Waver and Oostende. KU Leuven is a member of Una Europa and participates in the Erasmus+ programme (Erasmus code B LEUVEN01). In 2025, it celebrated its 600th anniversary.
Accreditation: NVAO (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
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- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.