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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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: Jan 15 (Main round) Last round: Main round, Mar 1. |
| 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)“Bachelor of Business Administration (Brussels)”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Duration: 3 years (full-time), 180 ECTS”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“180 ECTS credits English Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB)”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Business Engineering · 3 years · Brussels Source (3)“Bachelor of Business Engineering (KU Leuven et al) (Brussels)”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Duration: 3 years (full-time), 180 ECTS”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“180 ECTS credits English Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB)”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Engineering Technology · 3 years · Leuven Source (3)“Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Leuven)”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“180 ECTS credits English Faculty of Engineering Technology”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Philosophy · 3 years · Leuven Source (3)“Bachelor of Philosophy (Leuven)”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (BA) - 3-year programme of 180 ECTS credits”hiw.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“180 ECTS credits English Institute of Philosophy”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Theology and Religious Studies · 3 years · Leuven Source (3)“The three-year Bachelor of Theology and Religious Studies explores Christianity alongside other world religions.”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“180 ECTS credits English”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| English test policy | not yet determined | Bachelor of Business Administration: English test required unless an exemption applies Source (1)“All applicants must submit proof of English proficiency, except those in the exempt categories listed below.”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Business Engineering: English test required unless an exemption applies Source (1)“All applicants except for the exempted categories mentioned below should submit proof of their English proficiency.”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Engineering Technology: English test required unless an exemption applies Source (2)“Required proof of English language proficiency (No other tests than below-mentioned are accepted)”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Exemption from proof of English language proficiency”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Philosophy: English test recommended (scores below are the minimums stated) Source (1)“Taking an English proficiency test is recommended but not required.”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| IELTS minimum | not yet determined | Bachelor of Business Administration: 6.5 (no section below 6) Bachelor of Business Engineering: 6.5 (no section below 6) Bachelor of Engineering Technology: 6.5 (no section below 6) Source (1)“IELTS Academic certificate: 6.5 (min. subscores 6)”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Philosophy: 6.5 (no section below 5.5) Source (1)“Academic IELTS. Minimum score: 6.5 (with no subscore below 5.5)”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| TOEFL iBT minimum (0–120 scale) | not yet determined | Bachelor of Business Administration: 90 (no section below 20) Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Business Engineering: 90 (no section below 20) Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Engineering Technology: 85 (no section below 20) Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Philosophy: 90 (no section below 18) Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application deadlines | Feb 1 (Main round) Source (1)“For Dutch-taught programmes, the deadline for non-EEA applicants is 1 February”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 | not yet determined |
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Bachelor of Engineering Technology: No — aid is based on need, not merit Sources (1)“For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology, we unfortunately do not offer any scholarships or tuition fee waivers.”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| English proficiency | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (1)“Several English-taught programmes have a fixed application deadline”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Scholarships for first-year students
HIW Study Support Allowance
Full tuition
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: Full tuition (2027-28 figure)
- Financial need: Required
- Deadline: Mar 1
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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Recipients of the HIW Study Support Allowance receive full reimbursement of their tuition fees.”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“| Academic year | 2027 - 2028”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“| Application deadline | 1 March 2027, 23.55 PM (GMT + 1)”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12HIW Partial Tuition Fee Waiver
Amount not published
- 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Bachelor of Arts in European Studies Source (1)“European Studies — shown as "Bachelor of Arts in European Studies": "Tuition Fee: €8,500.00"”icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 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)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | €120 one-time (≈ US$134) Source (2)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“a degree-seeking student (Bachelor, Master, Advanced Master, Bridging, Preparatory or Postgraduate programme)”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Source (2)“It is not possible to submit your online application without the following core documents”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“English Proficiency Certificate”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Passport copy: Required Source (2)“It is not possible to submit your online application without the following core documents”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The identity page of your passport”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Personal statement / main essay: Required Source (2)“It is not possible to submit your online application without the following core documents”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Motivation letter (recommended length: one A4-page)”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (2)“It is not possible to submit your online application without the following core documents”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Diploma and transcripts of academic records of your secondary education”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application (Bachelor of Business Administration) | Mar 1Source (3)“Bachelor of Business Administration, non-EEA (United States of America): "1 March"”icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The deadline to apply for this programme is:”icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Applications for the academic year 2027-2028 open on 8 October 2026.”icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Application (Bachelor of Business Engineering) | Mar 1Source (3)“Bachelor of Business Engineering (shown as "Bachelor of Business Engineering (Brussels et al)"), non-EEA (United States of America): "1 March"”icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The deadline to apply for this programme is:”icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Applications for the academic year 2027-2028 open on 8 October 2026.”icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application (Bachelor of Engineering Technology) | Jan 15Source (2)“Please note that the application deadlines for the 2027-2028 academic year have changed:”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“15 January 2027 for non-EEA applicants”onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 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 — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | €1,050–€1,400 per month (≈ US$1,200–1,600) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Sources (7)
“European Studies — shown as "Bachelor of Arts in European Studies": "Tuition Fee: €8,500.00"”icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Verbatim results for 2027-2028, non-EEA:”icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The tuition fee rate displayed corresponds with a standard programme of 60 credits”icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“with Academic Year "2026-2027", the same non-EEA / Bachelor settings for "Business Engineering (joint degree with UCLouvain-Saint-Louis Bruxelles)" showed "Tuition Fee: €5,369.00".”icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Select the academic year in which your programme started, your nationality, and the type of degree you are pursuing. The tuition fee rate displayed corresponds with a standard programme of 60 credits”icts.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“To cover your living expenses in Belgium you will need around €1,050 to €1,400 per month.”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“This estimate includes study materials, housing costs (rent, heating, water, electricity, etc.), food, clothing, laundry, medical & insurance costs, and other expenses — e.g. leisure, groceries, transport, etc.”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 2026-11-12US$ 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)“As an international student, you are eligible for housing in a Stuvo residence hall if you:”www.kuleuven.be ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Housing available during breaks | Yes Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Location
| 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).