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Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

The Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Catholic University of Leuven) is a Dutch-speaking university located in Leuven in the Belgian region of Flanders. It was founded in 1425 and divided into a Flemish and a Walloon university in 1968. The university has 65,000 students, one quarter being international students, and 22,700 staff. The Times Higher Education Ranking in Business und Economics lists KU Leuven as the 49th best university in the world, the Shanghai Ranking in Economics ranks it 51st -75th, and the Tilburg Ranking places it 118th (as of 10.2025).

Information for ERASMUS students is available here.33

Course overview

Bachelor's:

KU Leuven offers the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and the Bachelor of Science in Business Engineering in English at the Brussels campus. These programs provide a comprehensive understanding of business operations in a global context. 

Master's:

The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) at KU Leuven provides several master's programs taught in English, including the Master of Science in Economics and the Master of Advanced Studies in Economics. These programs are designed for students aiming to deepen their knowledge in economic theories and applications. 

Exchange students have access to a wide range of courses across various campuses:

  • Campus Antwerp: Courses focus on business administration with practical applications.
  • Campus Brussels: Offers business administration programs emphasizing management skills.
  • Campus Leuven: Provides courses in economics and finance with a strong analytical approach.

Detailed course descriptions and prerequisites are available for each campus. Courses Offered for Exchange Students

The Study at the KU Leuven:

Information for incoming ERASMUS students:

Study Hours:

  • Winter semester: September - December, exams in January
  • Sommer semester: February - May, exams in June

Exchange places:
2 places à 6 months