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Overview

Established in 1425, the 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 (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Flemish Brabant. This institution also has branch campuses in Ghent, Brussels and Antwerp. Officially recognized by the Vlaams Ministerie van Onderwijs en Vorming, België (Flemish Ministry of Education and Training of Belgium), Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 45,000-49,999 students) coeducational Belgian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate 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 students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KU Leuven 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.

University Snapshot

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

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Catholic University of Leuven
Colours Blue and white
Mascot Fons Sapientiae
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Campus Location

Address Naamsestraat 22
Leuven
3000 Flemish Brabant
Belgium
Catholic University of Leuven Phone Number +32 (16) 324 311
Catholic University of Leuven Fax Number +32 (16) 324 330
Other locations Ghent, Brussels and Antwerp

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Catholic University of 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 Catholic University of Leuven's academic range and degree level offering.



Catholic University of Leuven: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
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B&S
M&H
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Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Catholic University of Leuven's areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above matrix may not be complete or up-to-date.

Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Catholic University of 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 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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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Catholic University of Leuven's yearly tuition fees which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e. face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors. The above matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date.

Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Catholic University of Leuven's admission information.

Catholic University of Leuven's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Catholic University of Leuven's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Catholic University of Leuven a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

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


Catholic University of Leuven's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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

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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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Catholic University of Leuven.

Catholic University of Leuven's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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


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

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


Catholic University of Leuven's Control Type Control Type

Catholic University of Leuven is a public higher education institution.


Catholic University of Leuven's Entity Type Entity Type

Catholic University of Leuven is a non-profit higher education institution.


Catholic University of Leuven's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Catholic University of Leuven's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Catholic University of Leuven is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Catholic University of Leuven has a Christian-Catholic affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Catholic University of Leuven's main facilities:


Catholic University of Leuven's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Catholic University of Leuven's Library


Catholic University of Leuven's Housing University Housing

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


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

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


Catholic University of Leuven's Institutional Hospital 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

uniRank provides below an overview of Catholic University of Leuven's main services:


Catholic University of Leuven's Financial Aid 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.

Catholic University of Leuven's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Catholic University of Leuven's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Catholic University of Leuven's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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

Catholic University of Leuven's Career Services 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.


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Catholic University of Leuven's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Catholic University of Leuven is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Vlaams Ministerie van Onderwijs en Vorming, België

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1425


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Catholic University of 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/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Catholic University of 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)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study 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 Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Catholic University of Leuven 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Catholic University of Leuven's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Catholic University of Leuven's Facebook page Catholic University of Leuven's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

Catholic University of Leuven's Twitter page Catholic University of Leuven's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Catholic University of Leuven's YouTube channel Catholic University of Leuven's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Catholic University of Leuven's Instagram page Catholic University of Leuven's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Catholic University of Leuven's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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Catholic University of Leuven is a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization and publishes open courseware such as free video lectures and course materials.

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Wikipedia

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