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KU Leuven is in Leuven, Belgium; its bachelor's degrees are taught in English, Dutch. Tuition for international students: €5,369–€8,500 (≈ US$6,000–9,500) per year (2027-28 figure). Standard entry requirements: A-levels B in each of three subjects, including Mathematics and at least one relevant science course; A-levels B in each of three subjects, including Mathematics; Secondary education diploma giving access to higher education in home country. Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, TOEFL iBT 90. Applying: intake: September; application fee €120. Scholarships: 2 from the university.

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Quick summary

Cost per year	tuition €8,500 per year (≈ US$9,500) (varies by programme)
Money from the college	1 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students.
Chances of admission	A-levels: B in each of three subjects, including Mathematics and at least one relevant science course. Secondary education diploma giving access to higher education in home country. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗
Application deadlines	Earliest: 15 ene (Main round) Last round: Main round, 1 mar.
Where and how students live	Leuven · 15 km from BRU airport
Housing	First-year housing: Available (apply)
Working while studying	not yet determined
After graduation	not yet determined

Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.

Requirements by teaching language

	Programmes taught in Dutch	Programmes taught in English
Bachelor's programme	not yet determined	Bachelor of Business Administration · 3 years · Brussels Fuente (3) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Bachelor of Business Administration (Brussels)” onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 “Duration: 3 years (full-time), 180 ECTS” onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 “180 ECTS credits English Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB)” onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 Bachelor of Business Engineering · 3 years · Brussels Fuente (3) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Bachelor of Business Engineering (KU Leuven et al) (Brussels)” onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 “Duration: 3 years (full-time), 180 ECTS” onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 “180 ECTS credits English Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB)” onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 Bachelor of Engineering Technology · 3 years · Leuven Fuente (3) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Leuven)” onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 “These pillars are interwoven throughout the three-year curriculum, ensuring a balanced development of theoretical knowledge, practical skills and professional insight.” onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 “180 ECTS credits English Faculty of Engineering Technology” onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 Bachelor of Philosophy · 3 years · Leuven Fuente (3) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Bachelor of Philosophy (Leuven)” onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 “Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (BA) - 3-year programme of 180 ECTS credits” hiw.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 “180 ECTS credits English Institute of Philosophy” onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 Bachelor of Theology and Religious Studies · 3 years · Leuven Fuente (3) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The three-year Bachelor of Theology and Religious Studies explores Christianity alongside other world religions.” onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 “As a Theology and Religious Studies student, you will study at the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies at our main campus in Leuven.” onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 “180 ECTS credits English” onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
English test policy	not yet determined	Bachelor of Business Administration: Examen de inglés obligatorio, salvo que se aplique una exención Fuente (1) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “All applicants must submit proof of English proficiency, except those in the exempt categories listed below.” onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 Bachelor of Business Engineering: Examen de inglés obligatorio, salvo que se aplique una exención Fuente (1) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “All applicants except for the exempted categories mentioned below should submit proof of their English proficiency.” onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Examen de inglés obligatorio, salvo que se aplique una exención Fuente (2) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Required proof of English language proficiency (No other tests than below-mentioned are accepted)” onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 “Exemption from proof of English language proficiency” onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 Bachelor of Philosophy: Examen de inglés recomendado (los puntajes de abajo son los mínimos indicados) Fuente (1) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Taking an English proficiency test is recommended but not required.” onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
IELTS minimum	not yet determined	Bachelor of Business Administration: 6.5 (no section below 6) Fuente (1) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “IELTS: 6.5 (min. subscores 6.0)” onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 Bachelor of Business Engineering: 6.5 (no section below 6) Fuente (1) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “IELTS : 6.5 (min. subscores 6.0)” onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 Bachelor of Engineering Technology: 6.5 (no section below 6) Fuente (1) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “IELTS Academic certificate: 6.5 (min. subscores 6)” onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 Bachelor of Philosophy: 6.5 (no section below 5.5) Fuente (1) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Academic IELTS. Minimum score: 6.5 (with no subscore below 5.5)” onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
TOEFL iBT minimum (0–120 scale)	not yet determined	Bachelor of Business Administration: 90 (no section below 20) Fuente (1) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “TOEFL IBT: 90 (min. subscores 20, or equivalent scores on the new TOEFL score scale as of 21/01/2026: Reading 4, Listening 4.5, Speaking 4, Writing 4)” onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 Bachelor of Business Engineering: 90 (no section below 20) Fuente (1) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “TOEFL IBT: 90 (min. subscores 20, or equivalent scores on the new TOEFL score scale as of 21/01/2026: Reading 4, Listening 4.5, Speaking 4, Writing 4)” onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 Bachelor of Engineering Technology: 85 (no section below 20) Fuente (1) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “TOEFL: internet based test (iBT) 85 (min. subscores 20, or equivalent scores on the new TOEFL score scale as of 21/01/2026: Reading 4, Listening 4.5, Speaking 4, Writing 4)” onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 Bachelor of Philosophy: 90 (no section below 18) Fuente (1) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “TOEFL (internet based or paper delivered). Minimum score: 90 overall (with no subscore below 18, or equivalent scores on the new TOEFL score scale as of 21/01/2026: Reading 4, Listening 4, Speaking 3,5, Writing 4)” onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Application deadlines	1 feb (Main round) Fuente (1) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “For Dutch-taught programmes, the deadline for non-EEA applicants is 1 February” www.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12	not yet determined

Ayuda financiera y requisitos para estudiantes internacionales

Becas por mérito	Bachelor of Engineering Technology: No — la ayuda se basa en la necesidad, no en el mérito Fuentes (1) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology, we unfortunately do not offer any scholarships or tuition fee waivers.” onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Dominio del inglés	Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗
Conditional admission / English pathway	Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗
Degree programmes taught in English	Yes Fuentes (1) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Several English-taught programmes have a fixed application deadline” www.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

Becas para estudiantes de primer año

HIW Study Support Allowance

Por necesidad económicaSolo para estudiantes internacionalesFecha límite: 1 mar

Matrícula completa

Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
Amount: Matrícula completa (2027-28 figure)
Financial need: Required
Deadline: 1 mar

Fuentes (4)

Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.

“The Institute of Philosophy at KU Leuven is committed to making philosophy accessible to students from all backgrounds, regardless of their financial circumstances. To this end, the Institute awards a number of scholarships every year to bachelor's or master's students from non-EEA countries who are in need of financial support.”

www.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

“Recipients of the HIW Study Support Allowance receive full reimbursement of their tuition fees.”

www.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

“| Academic year | 2027 - 2028”

www.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

“| Application deadline | 1 March 2027, 23.55 PM (GMT + 1)”

www.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

HIW Partial Tuition Fee Waiver

OtrasElegibilidad no indicadaSolicitud aparte

Monto no publicado

Number of awards: 3
How to apply: Separate scholarship application

Fuentes (3)

Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.

“In the academic year 2026-2027, the Institute of Philosophy offers partial tuition waivers to three non-EEA students coming from low-income countries.”

hiw.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

“Partial waivers are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to the first three students who submit a complete and valid application to the Education & Students Office (see procedure below).”

hiw.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

“After having received an admission letter to the Bachelor, Master, or Research Master of Philosophy (full or abridged programmes), applicants must email the Education & Students Office , attaching their admission letter (PDF), and stating:”

hiw.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

Programmes

Bachelor's programme	Bachelor of Arts in European Studies Fuente (1) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “European Studies — shown as "Bachelor of Arts in European Studies": "Tuition Fee: €8,500.00"” icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

Applying

Academic entry requirement for your school qualification	A-levels: B in each of three subjects, including Mathematics (Bachelor of Business Administration) ↗ A-levels: B in each of three subjects, including Mathematics and at least one relevant science course (Bachelor of Engineering Technology) ↗ Secondary education diploma giving access to higher education in home country (Bachelor of Engineering Technology) ↗ Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗
Intakes (start months) for first-year entry	September Fuente (1) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “In general, it is not possible to submit an application for a diploma contract with the intention to start in the second semester. All students start the academic year in September.” www.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Application fee	€120 one-time (≈ US$134) Fuente (2) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “All applicants are required to pay the EUR 120 application fee for each application that they submit, if they apply under the status of:” www.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 “a degree-seeking student (Bachelor, Master, Advanced Master, Bridging, Preparatory or Postgraduate programme)” www.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Application requirement	English proficiency test: Required Fuente (2) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “It is not possible to submit your online application without the following core documents” www.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 “English Proficiency Certificate” www.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 Passport copy: Required Fuente (2) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “It is not possible to submit your online application without the following core documents” www.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 “The identity page of your passport” www.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 Personal statement / main essay: Required Fuente (2) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “It is not possible to submit your online application without the following core documents” www.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 “Motivation letter (recommended length: one A4-page)” www.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 School transcript / academic records: Required Fuente (2) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “It is not possible to submit your online application without the following core documents” www.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 “Diploma and transcripts of academic records of your secondary education” www.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

Deadlines (2027 entry)

Application (Bachelor of Business Administration)	1 mar Fuente (3) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Bachelor of Business Administration, non-EEA (United States of America): "1 March"” icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 “The deadline to apply for this programme is:” icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 “Applications for the academic year 2027-2028 open on 8 October 2026.” icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Application (Bachelor of Business Engineering)	1 mar Fuente (3) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Bachelor of Business Engineering (shown as "Bachelor of Business Engineering (Brussels et al)"), non-EEA (United States of America): "1 March"” icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 “The deadline to apply for this programme is:” icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 “Applications for the academic year 2027-2028 open on 8 October 2026.” icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Application (Bachelor of Engineering Technology)	15 ene Fuente (2) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Please note that the application deadlines for the 2027-2028 academic year have changed:” onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 “15 January 2027 for non-EEA applicants” onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.

Costs for international students

Tuition	Bachelor of Arts in European Studies: €8,500 per year (≈ US$9,500) (2027–28 figure) Bachelor of Business Engineering: €5,369 per year (≈ US$6,000) (2026–27 figure)
Housing and meals	Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗
Living costs (college estimate)	€1,050–€1,400 per month (≈ US$1,200–1,600) (reference)
Student health insurance	Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗
Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel)	Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗

Fuentes (7)

Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.

“European Studies — shown as "Bachelor of Arts in European Studies": "Tuition Fee: €8,500.00"”

icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

“Verbatim results for 2027-2028, non-EEA:”

icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

“The tuition fee rate displayed corresponds with a standard programme of 60 credits”

icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

“with Academic Year "2026-2027", the same non-EEA / Bachelor settings for "Business Engineering (joint degree with UCLouvain-Saint-Louis Bruxelles)" showed "Tuition Fee: €5,369.00".”

icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

“Select the academic year in which your programme started, your nationality, and the type of degree you are pursuing. The tuition fee rate displayed corresponds with a standard programme of 60 credits”

icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

“To cover your living expenses in Belgium you will need around €1,050 to €1,400 per month.”

www.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

“This estimate includes study materials, housing costs (rent, heating, water, electricity, etc.), food, clothing, laundry, medical & insurance costs, and other expenses — e.g. leisure, groceries, transport, etc.”

www.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.

Where students live

First-year on-campus housing	Available (apply) Fuente (2) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “As an international student, you are eligible for housing in a Stuvo residence hall if you:” www.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 “For rooms, priority is given to: students enrolled in a basic degree (first bachelor's degree, first master's degree, bridging programme, associate's degree programme, preparatory programme or preparatory language year ILT)” www.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Housing available during breaks	Yes Fuente (1) Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “If you rent a room in a KU Leuven Stuvo residence hall, you get: a 10-month contract the possibility to keep renting at the same price throughout the summer” www.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

First-year on-campus housing

Available (apply)

Fuente (2)

Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.

“As an international student, you are eligible for housing in a Stuvo residence hall if you:”

www.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

“For rooms, priority is given to: students enrolled in a basic degree (first bachelor's degree, first master's degree, bridging programme, associate's degree programme, preparatory programme or preparatory language year ILT)”

www.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

Housing available during breaks

Yes

Fuente (1)

Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.

“If you rent a room in a KU Leuven Stuvo residence hall, you get: a 10-month contract the possibility to keep renting at the same price throughout the summer”

www.kuleuven.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

Work and after graduation

Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government)	Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗
Post-study work visa (name and length)	Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗

Ubicación

City / state	Leuven
Nearest major airport	Brussels Airport (BRU), about 15 km in a straight line
Map	View on OpenStreetMap ↗

Location from Wikidata Q833670 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).

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