Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Ranking & Overview 2024

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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Video Presentation	n.a.; please submit an official Katholieke Universiteit Leuven general video presentation.

Address	Naamsestraat 22 Leuven 3000 Flemish Brabant Belgium
	Location Map and Satellite View
	+32 (16) 324 311
	+32 (16) 324 330
Other locations	Ghent, Brussels and Antwerp

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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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.

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
	PreBach degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Language & Cultural L&C
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Medicine & Health M&H
Science & Technology S&T
Engineering Eng

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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.

Katholieke Universiteit 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

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Admission Information

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Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).

Admission Selection

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

Admission Rate

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

International Students Admission

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

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven has more than 8500 international students.

Admission Office

Minderbroedersstraat 8, Bus 5005
Leuven 3000
0496749578

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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Student Enrollment

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

Academic Staff

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

Control Type

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven is a public higher education institution.

Entity Type

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

Campus Setting

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

Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.

Religious Affiliation

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven has a Christian-Catholic affiliation.

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

University Housing

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

Sport Facilities/Activities

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

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

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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.

Study Abroad

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

Distance Learning

Not reported

Academic Counseling

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

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.

Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Katholieke Universiteit Leuven's facilities and services; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

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.

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1425

Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie (NVAO)

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Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

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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 fields of study and disciplines 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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