Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) was originally founded in 1425 and has been in its current form since 1834 following a Papal Brief by Pope Gregory XVI. Today, it is Belgium's highest-ranked university and one of the most renowned research universities in Europe. As Europe's most innovative university and co-founder of the League of European Research Universities (LERU), KU Leuven offers a wide variety of study programmes in English, all supported by innovative and interdisciplinary research. From Renaissance philosophy to cutting-edge nanotechnology: as one of Europe's oldest universities, KU Leuven boasts a long tradition of ground-breaking research and high-quality education.
The main campus is located in Leuven, 16 miles east of Brussels. Leuven is a modern, bustling and safe student town, where centuries-rich history meets cutting-edge science. Leuven is a main hub in Belgium's and nearby country's train network, making rail travel a great way to explore nearby countries.
" KU Leuven really helped me mature as a student and feel challenged academically. It may have been hard but I wouldn’t change it for the world; I have friends and memories to last me a lifetime"
LLB Scots Law and European Legal Studies Student
- Degree Suitability
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Suitable for degrees in Law and Legal Studies.
- University Information
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Host equivalent of 60 Aberdeen credits: 30 ECTS
- Finances
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Belgium is a Group 2 country under the Turing scheme.
There are currently no additional scholarship opportunities associated with KU Leuven.
Please consult our Finance section for more information.
- Feedback
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If you would like to view direct feedback from previous Go Abroad students following their exchange, you can request access by emailing the Go Abroad Team.
- Apply
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For more information visit our How to Apply page on our website.