Catholic University of Leuven: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #68 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #10 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #1 of 63 | In Belgium |
| #1 of 2 | In Leuven |
| #12 of 1,346 | For Biochemical Engineering |
| Top100 | For 216 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Enrollment
- 62,693
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.kuleuven.be
- Acceptance rate
- 34%*
* The Catholic University of Leuven is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Enrollment | 62,693 |
Research profile
Catholic University of Leuven is a world-class research university with 264,993 scientific papers published and 8,839,307 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Engineering, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Genetics, and Quantum and Particle physics.
Catholic University of Leuven majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1667 | 15308 |
| 1993 | 1769 | 16596 |
| 1994 | 1997 | 18940 |
| 1995 | 2149 | 20671 |
| 1996 | 2439 | 25375 |
| 1997 | 2579 | 28589 |
| 1998 | 3078 | 34334 |
| 1999 | 3125 | 39611 |
| 2000 | 3206 | 47026 |
| 2001 | 3695 | 53991 |
| 2002 | 4550 | 67622 |
| 2003 | 4855 | 79159 |
| 2004 | 4958 | 89300 |
| 2005 | 5594 | 105937 |
| 2006 | 6302 | 125743 |
| 2007 | 6515 | 140679 |
| 2008 | 8087 | 162333 |
| 2009 | 8112 | 186218 |
| 2010 | 8625 | 212193 |
| 2011 | 9343 | 243450 |
| 2012 | 9892 | 279351 |
| 2013 | 10606 | 311374 |
| 2014 | 10963 | 349990 |
| 2015 | 11342 | 376859 |
| 2016 | 11392 | 399286 |
| 2017 | 11851 | 435822 |
| 2018 | 12965 | 485106 |
| 2019 | 13778 | 548560 |
| 2020 | 14051 | 667720 |
| 2021 | 13778 | 762570 |
| 2022 | 13050 | 752678 |
| 2023 | 13406 | 781859 |
| 2024 | 10828 | 770503 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Catholic University of Leuven gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 940 |
| Master's Degree | 940 |
| PhD Program | 940 |
| Executive MBA | 22,000 |
| LLM Program | 6,000 |
The Catholic University of Leuven has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Catholic University of Leuven.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Catholic University of Leuven alumni
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Otto von Habsburg
- Enrolled in the Catholic University of Leuven
- 1929-1935 studied social science and political science and government
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Otto von Habsburg was the last crown prince of Austria-Hungary from 1916 until the dissolution of the empire in November 1918. In 1922, he became the pretender to the former thrones, head of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine, and sovereign of the Order of the Golden Fleece, upon the death of his father. He resigned as Sovereign of the Golden Fleece in 2000 and as head of the Imperial House in 2007.
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Simon Mignolet
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
-
Simon Luc Hildebert Mignolet is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Belgian Pro League club Club Brugge.
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Abdul Qadeer Khan
- Occupations
- academicmetallurgistnuclear physicistscientisttheoretical physicist
- Biography
-
Abdul Qadeer Khan, NI, HI, FPAS, known as A. Q. Khan, was a Pakistani nuclear physicist and metallurgical engineer who is colloquially known as the "father of Pakistan's atomic weapons program".
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Selah Sue
- Occupations
- musiciansinger-songwriterrecording artistsinger
- Biography
-
Sanne Greet A. Putseys, known professionally as Selah Sue, is a Belgian musician and songwriter. Her debut album, Selah Sue (2011), was a major success, selling over 720,000 copies in Europe, 320,000 in France alone.
General information
| Alternative names | KU Leuven Katholieke Universiteit Leuven |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1425 |
| Motto | Sedes Sapientiae Seat of Wisdom |
| Colors | blue, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Leuven Belgium |
|---|---|
| City population | 101,000 |
| Phone | +32 (16) 324 311 |
| Fax | +32 (16) 324 330 |