What are the application deadlines at Catholic University of Leuven?
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International students can go for two intakes in a year for Catholic University of Leuven which are Autumn semester (starting in late September/early October) and the Spring semester (starts in February). For some programs, the specific deadlines might vary and the students are suggested to check the admission website for the same.
Below mentioned are the Catholic University of Leuven 2026 deadlines:
Program
Application Deadline 2026
Non-EEA citizens
Mar 1, 2026
Some programs
Varies (as per specific deadlines)
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According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings, Catholic University of Leuven ranks at #1 in Belgium and #39 in the world. International students are drawn to this university for its welcoming high academic standing, vibrant international community, and advantageous.
The students can choose from a variety of Catholic University of Leuven courses which are available at both the levels: undergraduate and post-graduate in areas like IT and Software, Science, Business and Management Studies and Architecture and Planning.
According to the data published on some of the unofficial websites, the academic year 2024/2025, the Catholic University of Leuven acceptance rate stands at 34% meaning out of every 100 applications, 34 applicants are rolled out an offer letter making it a difficult university to get into. Although with right preparation students can easily grab their offer letters.
International students are required to get a Long stay visa to study at Catholic University of Leuven, for whihc they have to pay a non-refundable visa application fee of EUR 180 (INR 17,577).
Below are the doucments required to be uploaded relevant:
· Passport
· Visa application form
· Official documents transcripts
· Letter of acceptance from the Catholic University of Leuven
· English
Yes, in order to apply at Catholic University of Leuven, international students are supposed to pay a KU Leuven application fee of EUR 90 (INR 8.7 K) for master's courses. While applying for the same, international students are also required to submit the scanned copied of several admission documents which are mentioned below:
· Official academic transcripts
· Proof of English language proficiency
· Motivation letter
· Academic Resume/CV
·&
The international students must gather Official transcripts of academic credentials, English test scores, SAT, ACT, GMAT or GRE score, Bank support letter in case of a loan before you apply to the University.
Here are the steps to complete an online application process:
· Choose a programme on the official website: Students can choose from a variety of courses available at this portal.
· Fill out the application form: Now go to the official website, and navigate through the KU Leuven portal to apply for the programme and fill out the require

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