KU Leuven

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Study in beautiful Belgium at KU Leuven.

KU Leuven is the highest-ranked university in Belgium (THE world rankings 46th /and QS ranking 60th ) and one of Europe’s most innovative institutions in the world (According to Reuters the 1st in Europe and 5th in the world). It is the oldest Catholic University of the world founded in 1425. The Faculty of Economics and Business (=FEB) has an international accreditation of EQUIS. Exchange students at FEB can study in Antwerp, Brussels or Leuven, with access to a wide range of courses in fields such as economics, finance, business, management, Business and Management Engineering. One third of the students of the faculty are international students.

Key Information

Academics

Semester Dates

Semester 1: September to January
Semester 2: January to June/July

Semester 2 recommended. May need to stay until January if going in semester 1, which will overlap with Brock’s second semester.

Language of Instruction

English

Credit System

30 ECTS per semester is a full course load.

Living Arrangements

Living on Campus

On-campus housing is available. Housing is not guaranteed. Exchange students are encouraged to arrange accommodation as early as possible, since demand is high. KU Leuven provides housing information and residence options, but availability is limited, and many students also choose private student housing (“kots”).

Useful Links

Exchange & Study Abroad Website

Learn about admissions, studying, life at KU Leuven, and more.

KU Leuven Course Listings

Exchange students are expected to enrol in 30 ECTS credits per semester. See course information here.

Housing Information

Visit this page to find information on housing at KU Leuven

Interested in studying at KU Leuven?

Ready to apply? Begin your exchange application here: Outbound Exchange Application

Want to learn more? Visit Brock’s Student Exchange Program page for program details: Brock Student Exchange Program