KU Leuven

Located in Leuven, BE

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KU Leuven

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Overall rating by students

4.0 / 5

KU Leuven is based in Leuven, Belgium. It offers a broad mix of teaching, research activity, and student-focused services. Its student experience is shaped by an international atmosphere, with partnerships and mobility across many countries. For many students, a major draw is the international environment created through cross-border partnerships and exchange.

Rankings
#1 (National rank)▼

National rank

Ranked #1 nationally by uniRank 2026. Source: 4icu.org ↗

National rank

Ranked #1 nationally by uniRank 2026. Source: 4icu.org ↗

Incoming Erasmus
1398+ Students/Year
Semester Dates
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Autumn Term

14 Sept - 5 Feb

Spring Term

15 Feb - 2 Jul

Drinks
Pint 🍺: €2.70Wine 🍷: €3.50
Tuition (EU / Non-EU) (EST.)
620 € / 620 €
Monthly Rent (Est.)
490 €
On-Campus Housing
❌ None
Erasmus student network
✅ Local student groups active
Affordability Score
5/10
Total Students
62,693
English Programs
✅ Courses AvailableOfficial Catalogue ↗

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RATINGS

3.9/ 5 overall

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Average by category
City
3.7
Nightlife
5.0
Academic Difficulty
3.7
Affordability of City
3.7
Safety
4.8
Transportation
3.7
Food
3.7
Weather
3.7
Activities
4.5

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