Q&A

Where is the University of KU Leuven located?

Where is the University of KU Leuven located?

Situated in Belgium, in the heart of Western Europe, KU Leuven has been a centre of learning for nearly six centuries. Today, it is Belgium’s largest university and, founded in 1425, one of the oldest and most renowned universities in Europe.

When is the KU Leuven welcome desk open?

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.

How does KU Leuven contribute to the world?

KU Leuven and its faculties have concluded partnership agreements with a large number of universities and research institutions around the world. These agreements facilitate both student and staff mobility, create and stimulate cooperation in research and education, and enable capacity building and university development cooperation.

Which is the best university in Leuven Belgium?

KU Leuven is one of the top Public universities in Leuven, Belgium.

Is there a Catholic University in Leuven Belgium?

KU Leuven. The Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (in English: Catholic University of Leuven ), abbreviated KU Leuven, is a research university in the Dutch-speaking town of Leuven in Flanders, Belgium. It conducts teaching, research, and services in the sciences, engineering, humanities, medicine, law, and social sciences.

When did the University of Leuven Open and close?

The old University of Leuven was founded at the center of the historic town of Leuven in 1425, making it Belgium’s first university. The University of Leuven closed during the Napoleonic period in 1797.

Is the Faculty of Economics at KU Leuven accredited?

Since November 2014, KU Leuven’s Faculty of Economics and Business is accredited by European Quality Improvement System, which is a leading accreditation system specializing in higher education institutions of management and business administration.