KU Leuven
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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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Les étudiants internationaux doivent aussi prévoir un budget pour l'assurance santé, le visa et les frais de voyage, qui ne figurent pas ici.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition €8,500 per year (≈ US$9,500) (varies by programme) |
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| 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 janv. (Main round) Last round: Main round, 1 mars. |
| 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 | |
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| Bachelor's programme | not yet determined | Bachelor of Business Administration · 3 years · Brussels Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Bachelor of Business Administration (Brussels)”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Duration: 3 years (full-time), 180 ECTS”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“180 ECTS credits English Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB)”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Bachelor of Business Engineering · 3 years · Brussels Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Bachelor of Business Engineering (KU Leuven et al) (Brussels)”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Duration: 3 years (full-time), 180 ECTS”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“180 ECTS credits English Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB)”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Bachelor of Engineering Technology · 3 years · Leuven Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Leuven)”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“180 ECTS credits English Faculty of Engineering Technology”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Bachelor of Philosophy · 3 years · Leuven Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Bachelor of Philosophy (Leuven)”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (BA) - 3-year programme of 180 ECTS credits”hiw.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“180 ECTS credits English Institute of Philosophy”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Bachelor of Theology and Religious Studies · 3 years · Leuven Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “The three-year Bachelor of Theology and Religious Studies explores Christianity alongside other world religions.”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“180 ECTS credits English”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| English test policy | not yet determined | Bachelor of Business Administration: Test d'anglais obligatoire, sauf dispense Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “All applicants must submit proof of English proficiency, except those in the exempt categories listed below.”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Bachelor of Business Engineering: Test d'anglais obligatoire, sauf dispense Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “All applicants except for the exempted categories mentioned below should submit proof of their English proficiency.”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Test d'anglais obligatoire, sauf dispense Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Required proof of English language proficiency (No other tests than below-mentioned are accepted)”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Exemption from proof of English language proficiency”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Bachelor of Philosophy: Test d'anglais recommandé (les scores ci-dessous sont les minimums indiqués) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Taking an English proficiency test is recommended but not required.”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| IELTS minimum | not yet determined | Bachelor of Business Administration: 6.5 (no section below 6) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “IELTS: 6.5 (min. subscores 6.0)”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Bachelor of Business Engineering: 6.5 (no section below 6) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “IELTS : 6.5 (min. subscores 6.0)”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Bachelor of Engineering Technology: 6.5 (no section below 6) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “IELTS Academic certificate: 6.5 (min. subscores 6)”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Bachelor of Philosophy: 6.5 (no section below 5.5) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Academic IELTS. Minimum score: 6.5 (with no subscore below 5.5)”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| TOEFL iBT minimum (0–120 scale) | not yet determined | Bachelor of Business Administration: 90 (no section below 20) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Bachelor of Business Engineering: 90 (no section below 20) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Bachelor of Engineering Technology: 85 (no section below 20) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Bachelor of Philosophy: 90 (no section below 18) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application deadlines | 1 févr. (Main round) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “For Dutch-taught programmes, the deadline for non-EEA applicants is 1 February”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 | not yet determined |
Aide financière et conditions pour les étudiants internationaux
| Bourses au mérite | Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Non — l'aide est fondée sur les besoins, pas sur le mérite Sources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology, we unfortunately do not offer any scholarships or tuition fee waivers.”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Niveau d'anglais | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Several English-taught programmes have a fixed application deadline”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Bourses pour les étudiants de première année
HIW Study Support Allowance
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: Frais de scolarité complets (2027-28 figure)
- Financial need: Required
- Deadline: 1 mars
Sources (4)
“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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Recipients of the HIW Study Support Allowance receive full reimbursement of their tuition fees.”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“| Academic year | 2027 - 2028”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“| Application deadline | 1 March 2027, 23.55 PM (GMT + 1)”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12HIW Partial Tuition Fee Waiver
- Number of awards: 3
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (3)
“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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Bachelor of Arts in European Studies Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “European Studies — shown as "Bachelor of Arts in European Studies": "Tuition Fee: €8,500.00"”icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | September Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | €120 one-time (≈ US$134) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“a degree-seeking student (Bachelor, Master, Advanced Master, Bridging, Preparatory or Postgraduate programme)”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “It is not possible to submit your online application without the following core documents”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“English Proficiency Certificate”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Passport copy: Required Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “It is not possible to submit your online application without the following core documents”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The identity page of your passport”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Personal statement / main essay: Required Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “It is not possible to submit your online application without the following core documents”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Motivation letter (recommended length: one A4-page)”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “It is not possible to submit your online application without the following core documents”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Diploma and transcripts of academic records of your secondary education”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application (Bachelor of Business Administration) | 1 marsSource (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Bachelor of Business Administration, non-EEA (United States of America): "1 March"”icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The deadline to apply for this programme is:”icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Applications for the academic year 2027-2028 open on 8 October 2026.”icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Application (Bachelor of Business Engineering) | 1 marsSource (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Bachelor of Business Engineering (shown as "Bachelor of Business Engineering (Brussels et al)"), non-EEA (United States of America): "1 March"”icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The deadline to apply for this programme is:”icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Applications for the academic year 2027-2028 open on 8 October 2026.”icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application (Bachelor of Engineering Technology) | 15 janv.Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Please note that the application deadlines for the 2027-2028 academic year have changed:”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“15 January 2027 for non-EEA applicants”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 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) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | €1,050–€1,400 per month (≈ US$1,200–1,600) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Sources (7)
“European Studies — shown as "Bachelor of Arts in European Studies": "Tuition Fee: €8,500.00"”icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Verbatim results for 2027-2028, non-EEA:”icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The tuition fee rate displayed corresponds with a standard programme of 60 credits”icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“with Academic Year "2026-2027", the same non-EEA / Bachelor settings for "Business Engineering (joint degree with UCLouvain-Saint-Louis Bruxelles)" showed "Tuition Fee: €5,369.00".”icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Select the academic year in which your programme started, your nationality, and the type of degree you are pursuing. The tuition fee rate displayed corresponds with a standard programme of 60 credits”icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“To cover your living expenses in Belgium you will need around €1,050 to €1,400 per month.”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“This estimate includes study materials, housing costs (rent, heating, water, electricity, etc.), food, clothing, laundry, medical & insurance costs, and other expenses — e.g. leisure, groceries, transport, etc.”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12US$ 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) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “As an international student, you are eligible for housing in a Stuvo residence hall if you:”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Housing available during breaks | Yes Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Lieu
| City / state | Leuven |
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| 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).