FACT SHEET 2024-2025 FOR PARTNER UNIVERSITIESINFORMATION
Location
Ranking

Antwerp, Brussels and Leuven in Belgium
KU Leuven is Belgium's largest and highest-ranked university and, founded in 1425, one of theoldest and most renowned universities in Europe.
45th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2024)
61st in the QS World University Rankings (2024)
Reuters Top 100: World's Most Innovative Universities, KU Leuven holds the 7th position
and in 2019 was 1st for a fourth year in a row

Erasmus code

B LEUVEN 01

Address

KU Leuven, Naamsestraat 22, box 5000, 3000 Leuven, Belgium

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Contact

Head International Office FEB:
Mobility Coordinator:

ingeborg.vandenbulcke@kuleuven.be
dirk.vanwaelderen@kuleuven.be

Antwerp campus

Inbound students:
rebecca.rampelberg@kuleuven.be
Outbound students:
suzanne.steijleman@kuleuven.be
Faculty of Economics and Business - Antwerp Campus - KU Leuven
Hendrik Conscienceplein 8, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
tel. inbound:+ 32 2 308 27 67
tel. outbound:+ 32 2 447 19 81

Brussels campus

Inbound students:
rebecca.rampelberg@kuleuven.be
Outbound students:
suzanne.steijleman@kuleuven.be
Faculty of Economics and Business - Brussels Campus - KU Leuven
Warmoesberg 26, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
tel. inbound:+ 32 2 308 27 67
tel. outbound:+ 32 2 447 19 81

Leuven campus

Inbound students:
kathleen.monsieur@kuleuven.be
Outbound students:
cis.dejonckheere@kuleuven.be
Faculty of Economics and Business - Leuven Campus - KU Leuven
Naamsestraat 61, box 3551, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
tel. inbound:+ 32 16 37 94 88
tel. outbound:+ 32 16 37 40 52

General email

internationaloffice.feb@kuleuven.beWebsitewww.feb.kuleuven.be/internationalwww.feb.kuleuven.be/infopackAPPLICATION DETAILS
Nomination

Home university completes the nomination sheet. Once the student is nominated he/she will
receive instructions via email on how to complete the application. After approval by KU Leuven
the admission letter will be composed and sent to the student by email.
Students should be nominated directly to the Inbound Student Mobility Advisor.
Brussels & Antwerp campus:
rebecca.rampelberg@kuleuven.be
Leuven campus:
kathleen.monsieur@kuleuven.beFirst semester
Second semester

15 April 2024
1 October 2024

DeadlineapplicationAll students will have to fill in an online application form and upload documents no later than:First semester
Second semester

1 May 2024
1 October 2024

Language
Requirements

Proficiency in English is required. Students must be able to understand, speak, read and writeboth general and academic English fluently. Please provide proof of level B2(bachelor/undergraduate) or C1 (master/graduate).

INCOMING EXCHANGE STUDENT INFORMATION
Academic calendar

Courses

Fall/autumn semester: September to January, exams in January
Spring semester: February to June, exams in Junecheck online calendar
OVERVIEW ENGLISH COURSES - www.feb.kuleuven.be/infopack
After admission FEB KU Leuven exchange students will receive a final list of available courses.
These courses are part of degree programmes entirely or partly taught in English.
A full time study load per semester is typically 30 credits. We recommend taking 24-30
credits with a minimum of 21 credits.
Students can decide to live in Leuven or Antwerp, but follow classes in Brussels and vice versa.
However, students can take up 6 ECTS at another campus.
The course offer differs per campus:
Antwerp campus has management and business courses mainly on a bachelor level, forexample in Finance, Accounting and Harbour Logistics. Groups tend to be small andteaching hands-on.
Brussels campus has a strong focus on Business Administration and Management (bothbachelor and master entirely in English with additional minors).
Leuven campus has a smaller offer for bachelor students, but has a large offer for masterstudents with many interesting courses in Economics, Business Economics and BusinessEngineering.

Orientation

International
student infopack

Orientation week is organised mid September and early February, the week before the startof each semester.
The orientation week provides practical and academic information to all international students,
as well as plenty of opportunity to mix with fellow students.
Buddy programme available on each campus.
Dutch language courses available on each campus
www.feb.kuleuven.be/infopack

ACCOMMODATION
Antwerp campus

The Kotweb database offers a wide selection of studios and apartments on the private
market.
www.studentkotweb.be/enSingle room: furnished, kitchen and bathroom shared with other students in the house, average price:€350/month

Brussels campus

BRIK, an organisation for all students in Brussels, manages the Van Orley International
Student House, which welcomes international students who stay for max. 5 months.
https://brik.be/en/van-orley
BRIK also manages an online database listing suitable accommodation.
www.brik.be/en/finding-a-room
https://brik.mykot.be/enSingle room: furnished, kitchen and bathroom shared with other students in the house, average price:€460/monthStudio: furnished, private kitchen and bathroom, average price: €500/month

Leuven campus

KU Leuven manages university residence halls spread across the city centre:
https://www.kuleuven.be/english/life-at-ku-leuven/housing/find-housing/students/residences
The Kotwijs database offers a wide selection of studios and apartments on the private
market. It also provides useful info on rights and obligations, waste collection and fire
insurance.
https://kotwijs.be/Single room: furnished, kitchen and bathroom shared with other students in the house, average price: €350/monthStudio: furnished, private kitchen and bathroom, average price: €480/month

EXCHANGE STUDENTS NEED TO BRING
EEA students

Identity card or passportOfficial forms which prove the student is affiliated with a health insurance in their homecountry and which is valid in Belgium (EHIC: European Health Insurance Card)
Proof that he/she is registered as a student at their home university“Letter of admission”

Non-EEA students

Passport with “Authorisation for provisional sojourn“ (student visa) if required (for a staylonger than 90 days)
For those who do not require a student visa: a proof of solvency or proof of scholarship
Proof that he/she is registered as a student at their home university“Letter of admission"

Non-EEA students who have a residence permit of the European country where they live and study cannot come toBelgium on the basis of this residence permit. They also have to apply for a visa (C or D-visa).

FEB CAMPUSES GENERAL INFORMATION

Antwerp campus

Brussels campus

Energetic and innovative, combining
baroque charm and modern architecture,with a strategic location in Europe. Its harbour
attracts head offices of logistics and shipping
companies and major maritime service
providers such as lawyers, banks and insurers.

Modern, multicultural and cosmopolitan,
offering a wide variety in activities for students.
The economic heart of Europe, centre ofdecision making hosting the EU, the NATO andmany international trade and financeorganisations.

The campus is located 20 minutes' walk fromthe central train station, 5 minutes' walk fromthe Grand Place, in the heart of the city center.

The campus is located 5 minutes' walk fromthe central train station and 5 minutes' walkfrom the Grand Place, nestled in the heart ofthe city centre.

Leuven campus
Cozy old town feel exhibiting medieval
grandeur and a lively atmosphere. A
university town by and for students full ofcharming reminders of the past and plans andinnovations for the future.
The campus is located 15 minutes' walk fromthe train station, 2 minutes' walk from theGrand Place, where everyone meets everyone.

FEB's campuses in Antwerp, Brussels andLeuven offer a varied course programme,
but the location and character of the different
cities also opens up prospects. Different cities
suit different types of students.
Students can also decide to live in one city andcommute to the other city, as public transport
links between the locations are good.