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# =63QS World University Rankings

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105Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes

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21 % International students

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About KU Leuven

For 600 years, KU Leuven has been driven by unending curiosity and a search for knowledge.  The result is cutting-edge research that attracts the foremost minds in academia, engages our diverse student body, and ignites partnerships with industry to...
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About KU Leuven

For 600 years, KU Leuven has been driven by unending curiosity and a search for knowledge.  The result is cutting-edge research that attracts the foremost minds in academia, engages our diverse student body, and ignites partnerships with industry to...
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Available programmes

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University information

This step-by step guide will take you through the entire process of applying to KU Leuven as a degree-seeking student.

1. Check admission requirements

Make sure to read the detailed admission requirements of the specific study programmes available at the various KU Leuven campuses, to see if you are eligible. If you want to apply for a bachelors' programme, you can check whether your secondary...
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Student life

Welcome Activities

  • Welcome Desk @ Brussels Airport

Each year, the KU Leuven Welcome Desk at Brussels Airport welcomes new international students. This desk is set up two weeks before the start of the Orientation Days in September and is open from early in the morning until late in the evening. Staff members and volunteers help the students get to campus, make sure they know their way...
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Tuition fee and scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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A list of available scholarships around the world

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Rankings & ratings

KU Leuven is one of the top public universities in Leuven, Belgium. It is ranked #=63 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

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  • 2014
    #77
  • 2015
    #82
  • 2016
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  • 2017
    #79
  • 2018
    #=71
  • 2019
    #81
  • 2020
    #80
  • 2021
    #84
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    #76
  • 2024
    #61
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    #=63

Ranking criteria

Overall
70.3
Academic Reputation
84.6
Citations per Faculty
91
Employment Outcomes
75.3
Employer Reputation
49.6
Faculty Student Ratio
7.1
International Faculty Ratio
93.8
International Research Network
99.5
International Student Ratio
47.7
Sustainability
51.2

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Campus locations

Main Campus

KU Leuven Campus

Oude Markt 13

Leuven

BE

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Frequently Asked Questions

It is worth noting that our tuition fees are cheaper than in many other European countries thanks to the generous financing of the higher education system by our government. Although all of our programmes are very affordable compared to equivalent universities around the world, the fees for any individual student are contingent upon their choice of academic programme and the nationality of the student. Calculate your tuition fee now.

You can find an overview of scholarship opportunities for studying at KU Leuven here. This webpage is exhaustive, so if no scholarship is mentioned that meets your needs, you can assume we do not offer this type of scholarship.


As a general rule, there are limited scholarship options available at our University. The reason for this is that our government’s generous support for higher education ensures that tuition fees at KU Leuven are lower than many other comparable universities around the world. In effect, every student receives governmental support so that they do not pay the full price of their programme, no matter where in the world they come from, and with no extra applications needed. The result is less need for scholarships and more educational opportunity for everyone. 

You can check the specific deadline for the programme you are interested in using our online tool. Please select the academic year, your nationality, the type of degree and the name of your programme of interest.


Some programmes have a strict deadline. Late submission of applications for programmes with strict deadlines will not be considered.


If it states: “We also accept admission files that come in after the deadline, but candidates are responsible for evaluating whether they can still travel to Belgium and register in a timely manner.”, this means that there is no strict deadline and you can still apply even if the date has already passed.

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