Belgium - KU Leuven

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) was originally founded in 1425 and has been in its current form since 1834 following a Papal Brief by Pope Gregory XVI. Today, it is Belgium's highest-ranked university and one of the most renowned research universities in Europe. As Europe’s most innovative university and co-founder of the League of European Research Universities (LERU), KU Leuven offers a wide variety of study programmes in English, all supported by innovative and interdisciplinary research.

Main campus is located in Leuven, 16 miles east of Brussels. Leuven is a modern, bustling and safe student town, where centuries-rich history meets cutting-edge science. Leuven is a main hub in Belgium's and nearby country's train network, making rail travel a great way to explore nearby countries.

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