KU Leuven

KU Leuven (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven) is one of Europe's oldest and most prestigious research universities, founded in 1425 in Leuven, Belgium. It operates under the Flemish higher education system and is institutionally accredited by NVAO (valid until 30 September 2028). The university offers programmes at bachelor, master and doctoral level across faculties covering theology, law, social sciences, medicine, sciences, engineering, arts, economics and more. Its campuses are located in Leuven, Kortrijk, Gent, Geel, Diepenbeek, Brussels, Brugge, Antwerp, Aalst, Sint-Katelijne-Waver and Oostende. KU Leuven is a member of Una Europa and participates in the Erasmus+ programme (Erasmus code B LEUVEN01). In 2025, it celebrated its 600th anniversary.