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Catholic University of Leuven

65 43   Arts & Humanities66  Natural Sciences
50  Engineering & IT41  Social Sciences
World Rankings57  Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Source: Times Higher Education - QS World University Rankings Copyright © 2009 QS Intelligence Unit
72 42   Arts & Humanities93  Natural Sciences
56  Engineering & IT45  Social Sciences
World Rankings84  Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Source: Times Higher Education - QS World University Rankings Copyright © 2009 QS Intelligence Unit
61 43  Arts & Humanities74  Natural Sciences
70  Engineering & IT54  Social Sciences
World Rankings109  Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Source: Times Higher Education - QS World University Rankings Copyright © 2009 QS Intelligence Unit
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Source: Times Higher Education - QS World University Rankings Copyright © 2009 QS Intelligence Unit

The University of Leuven is a modern university, located within the City of Leuven, a vibrant city in the centre of Belgium, and close to Brussels, the centre of Europe. The K.U.Leuven offers an ideal research and learning environment, rooted in a solid and venerable tradition but with its sights set squarely on the future.
What we do, we want to do well. Research, defined as critical reflection oriented to the advancement of knowledge, is independent and does not shy away from experiments and risks. Our university nurtures a varied and complementary set of scientific disciplines, based on fundamental, applied, clinical and policy-oriented research.
The pursuit of quality is equally central to our educational programmes. The K.U.Leuven wants its students to become independent and critical thinkers. It therefore trains them to become professional specialists but also individuals characterised by intellectual openness, a real taste for culture, and a sense of civic responsibility.
The university is both the intellect and the conscience of our contemporary, cosmopolitan and knowledge-based society. The K.U.Leuven does not shun debate and dares to take the lead. Based on its Christian inspiration, our university makes well-founded ethical and philosophical choices. Its mission includes the dissemination of knowledge but also a firm commitment to society. This is amply illustrated by the health care offered by the University Hospitals, the research valorisation process mediated by our centre for Research and Development, and the policy-oriented research carried out by the Higher Institute for Labour Studies and its attention to the problems of the economically challenged and other groups at risk in our society.
The K.U.Leuven is a richly varied community of people, with diverse interests, missions, nationalities and expertise. That is why we invest in collaboration and human relations. We actively encourage the integration of all staff and students. Equal opportunities for all are a cornerstone of our policies. Young talent is given the necessary space to grow, in a stimulating environment. Good student services are central to our vision of a university. The network of Leuven alumni reinforces the ties between the university and its former students.
Leuven is a dynamic city, surrounded by breathtaking countryside, and teeming with the nightlife, leisure and cultural opportunities you expect from a major city. Located in the young Province of Vlaams-Brabant, and geographically connected to the rest of Flanders through its campus in Kortrijk, the K.U.Leuven is working hard to strengthen its profile as a European and international scientific institution. Leuven has an international outlook. Scholars and students from across the globe are our guests, and our own alumni can be found all over the world. The K.U.Leuven actively promotes collaboration with foreign universities and research institutions, among other partnerships, within the framework of the League of European Research Universities (LERU).

Faculty

Number of Faculty Staff Headcount: 2,964 FTE: 2,055

Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers, tutors or postdoctoral researchers. Please exclude research assistants*, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting faculty staff who are members of another university. * The important distinction for us is that staff counted as 'research only' should be academically involved in that research and should be likely to publish research outputs. A research assistant, in our understanding, is any individual who is not doing own research and is therefore not likely to publish own research outputs. Said individual is (only) involved in research in terms of operation execution , such as lab technician or equipment operator.

Number of International Faculty Staff Headcount: 391 FTE: 334

Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained.

Undergraduate Information

Number of Undergraduate Students Headcount: 16,384 FTE: 16,229

Number of students pursuing a Bachelor’s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate’s degrees.

Number of International Undergraduate Students Headcount: 870 FTE: 844

Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained. Please exclude all exchange students. As for language students, if the language students take up a particular language course that is outlined as 'undergraduate degree program' they should be included under 'international undergraduate students' . Language students who take part in a course not contributing to a degree qualification should be counted under 'Total International Students'.

Average International Undergraduate Fees $ EUR 560

Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Average Domestic Undergraduate Fees $ EUR 560

Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Graduate / Postgraduate Information

Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students Headcount: 14,397 FTE: 14,112

Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students)
Number of International Graduate/Postgraduate Students Headcount: 2,916 FTE: 2,866

Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained. Please exclude all exchange students. As for language students, if they take up a particular language course that is outlined as 'postgraduate degree program', they should be included under 'international postgraduate students'. Language students who take part in a course not contributing to a degree qualification should be counted under 'Total International Students'.

Average International Graduate / Postgraduate Fees $ EUR 560

Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Average Domestic Graduate / Postgraduate Fees $ EUR 560

Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Students

Total Students Headcount: 30,778 FTE: 30,341

Total number of students.
Total International Students Headcount: 3,786 FTE: 3,710

Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained.
Average International Student Fees $ EUR 560

Average tuition fees per year that an international student would be expected to pay for any course
Average Domestic Student Fees $ EUR 560

Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for any program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Graduate Output

Proportion of Graduates Employed Headcount: 90 %

Proportion of graduates (excluding those opting to pursue further study) in permanent employment within 6 months of graduation

Internationalisation

Number of University Collaborations or Partnership Agreements Headcount: 400

Number of universities your institution has collaborations or partnership agreements with. These partnership agreements may include student and teaching exchanges, as well as collaborative research projects, exchange of academic materials and other information, and jointly offered executive development programmes. This includes collaborations at either a university or faculty level. Please also state the names of these institutions in the Submission Notes box.
  • International Office
  • International Policy Unit
Scholarships for Excellence Programme . 20 available @ EUR 0
The Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and the China Scholarship Council (CSC) offer each year 20 CSC Scholarships to excellent Chinese students to do their PhD in the largest university of Flanders, Belgium.