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Overview

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, Flemish Brabant, Belgium. This institution also has branch campuses in Ghent, Brussels and Antwerp. Founded in 1425, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Vlaams Ministerie van Onderwijs en Vorming, België. KU Leuven provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 601-year-old Belgian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply. KU Leuven also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

Catholic University of Leuven's Control Typepublic

Entity

Catholic University of Leuven's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Catholic University of Leuven' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Catholic University of Leuven's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name (English) Catholic University of Leuven
Name
Name (Non Latin)
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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Location

Address Naamsestraat 22
Leuven
3000 Flemish Brabant
Belgium
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Catholic University of Leuven Phone Number (16) 324 311
Catholic University of Leuven Fax Number (16) 324 330
Other locations Ghent, Brussels and Antwerp

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Catholic University of Leuven's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Catholic University of Leuven is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally 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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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Catholic University of Leuven as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Catholic University of Leuven Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Catholic University of Leuven 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 Catholic University of Leuven's academic range and degree level offering.



Katholieke Universiteit Leuven: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Catholic University of Leuven Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Catholic University of Leuven Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Catholic University of Leuven categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Catholic University of 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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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Catholic University of Leuven Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Catholic University of Leuven website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Catholic University of Leuven Admission Info


Catholic University of Leuven's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Catholic University of Leuven is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Catholic University of Leuven's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Catholic University of Leuven has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Catholic University of Leuven 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Catholic University of Leuven's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven has more than 8500 international students.


Catholic University of Leuven's Admission Office Admission Office

Minderbroedersstraat 8, Bus 5005
Leuven 3000
0496749578


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Size and Profile

Catholic University of Leuven Size and Profile


Catholic University of Leuven's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Catholic University of Leuven has a student enrollment ranging from 45,000 to 49,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


Catholic University of Leuven's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Catholic University of Leuven's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Catholic University of Leuven's Control Type Control Type

Catholic University of Leuven is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Catholic University of Leuven's Entity Type Entity Type

Catholic University of Leuven is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Catholic University of Leuven's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Catholic University of Leuven's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Catholic University of Leuven's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Catholic University of Leuven adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Catholic University of Leuven's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Catholic University of Leuven is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic.



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Facilities and Services

Catholic University of Leuven Facilities


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Yes Visit Catholic University of Leuven's Library


Catholic University of Leuven's Housing University Housing

Yes


Catholic University of Leuven's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Catholic University of Leuven's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

Catholic University of Leuven Services


Catholic University of Leuven's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Catholic University of Leuven's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Catholic University of Leuven's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Catholic University of Leuven's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Catholic University of Leuven's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Catholic University of Leuven Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Katholieke Universiteit Leuven consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
  • Faculty of Theology
  • Institute of Philosophy
  • Faculty of Canon Law
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Business and Economics
  • Faculty of Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Arts
  • Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Bioscience Engineering
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences

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Memberships and Affiliations

Catholic University of Leuven 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)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Catholic University of Leuven public or private?

Catholic University of Leuven is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Catholic University of Leuven profit or non-profit?

Catholic University of Leuven is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Catholic University of Leuven in terms of enrollment?

Catholic University of Leuven has a student enrollment ranging from 45,000 to 49,999, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of Catholic University of Leuven in terms of academic staff?

Catholic University of Leuven's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.

Is Catholic University of Leuven a coeducational institution?

Catholic University of Leuven is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Catholic University of Leuven use?

Catholic University of Leuven adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Catholic University of Leuven affiliated with?

Christian-Catholic.

Does Catholic University of Leuven admit international students?

Yes. Katholieke Universiteit Leuven has more than 8500 international students.

What is Catholic University of Leuven's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Catholic University of Leuven 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Catholic University of Leuven KU Leuven?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro). International students: 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Catholic University of Leuven KU Leuven located?

Catholic University of Leuven is located in Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Belgium. Address: Naamsestraat 22.

Is Catholic University of Leuven KU Leuven accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Catholic University of Leuven is accredited by Vlaams Ministerie van Onderwijs en Vorming, België (since 1425).

Does Catholic University of Leuven offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Catholic University of Leuven offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Catholic University of Leuven have a university library?

Yes

Does Catholic University of Leuven provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does Catholic University of Leuven have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Catholic University of Leuven offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Catholic University of Leuven offer career services?

Yes

Does Catholic University of Leuven offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Catholic University of Leuven have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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