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Sep 19, 2024 · KU Leuven is an international community where innovative research forms the basis of all our academic programmes. Across the university, driven researchers and curious students continually gain new insights and use their knowledge to tackle the foremost challenges of our time.
Sep 20, 2024 · KU Leuven is world-leading comprehensive research university with a 600 year history of innovation and research. KU Leuven is renowned for its collaboration with industry and impact on society.
KU Leuven (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven) [ 2 ][ a ] is a Catholic research university in the city of Leuven, Belgium. Founded in 1425, it is the oldest university in Belgium and the oldest university in the Low Countries.
The Catholic University of Leuven or Louvain (French: Université catholique de Louvain, Dutch: Katholieke Hogeschool te Leuven, later Katholieke Universiteit te Leuven) was founded in 1834 in Mechelen as the Catholic University of Belgium, and moved its seat to the town of Leuven in 1835, changing its name to Catholic University of Leuven. [1]
Aug 16, 2023 · Programme information for new students. Choose from more than 100 English-taught programmes in 15 faculties. Bachelor degrees. Master degrees. Bridging and preparatory programmes. Find a programme.
Founded in 1425, KU Leuven is home to brilliant minds set free to wonder, following their curiosity and putting their ingenuity to the test. Our 15,000+ international students from 150+ different nationalities can choose from amongst 100 bachelor’s and master’s programmes taught in English.
In 1834 Belgian bishops establish the Catholic University of Malines and in 1835 transfer it into University of Louvain buildings built in 1425. Its first mission is to train managers of the new state and of a society experiencing industrial and cultural revolution.
Founded in 1425, KU Leuven will celebrate its 600th anniversary in 2025, making it one of Europe's oldest universities. Our institution has the double honour of being the oldest university in the Low Countries and the oldest extant Catholic university in the world. Learn more about our history.
A new university, the State University of Louvain, was founded in 1817 and abolished by the law in 1835. A new catholic university was founded in Mechlin in 1834, the Catholic University of Mechlin and moved to Leuven in 1835 that is frequently, but controversially, identified as a continuation of the older institution.
Sep 20, 2024 · The Faculty of Medicine at KU Leuven (Belgium, Europe) offers educational programmes, both in English and in Dutch, consisting of a broad variety of medical and paramedical disciplines.
