Welcome Days UC Leuven
Our Welcome Days will guide you through all "need to know" and "nice to know" information on Belgium, Leuven and our university of applied sciences. From a warm welcome at our campus to a city tour in which you can get to know your fellow students a little better; this week will ensure a one of a kind start of your stay with us.
Welcome to Leuven
Welcome Days 2024
- 16-20 September, 2024. For whom: all students enrolled to English-taught programmes (degree, exchange, short courses).
- The schedule of activities and the registration link will be available on this webpage at the end of August - beginning of September.
Preparatory Days 2024
- 12-13 September 2024. For whom: degree students of the English-taught programmes International Business Management, Marketing (track in Belgium) and Applied Computer Science (those who are coming to study in a Leuven for a 3 year bachelor programme). The information about programme-specific activities on September 12-13 and the registration link will follow via e-mail.
We strongly recommend all students to arrive in Leuven at the beginning of September to settle down with no rush. Need a short term stay option till the date your rental contract starts? Check here (book far in advance).
Good to know before you arrive
Check this presentation to get valuable tips before you arrive to Leuven.
Pre-arrival practicalities (6.41 MB)
Welcome Days in Leuven (September 2023)
While you are awaiting for the registration form and the schedule for the Welcome Days in September 2024, have a look at how it was 1 year ago!
Living in Leuven
If you want to get a headstart, we can recommend having a look at our "Living in Leuven" city guide for students on the Student Life webpage. It will answer most (if not all) questions you may have about student services, cost of living, transport, etc.
Also "Life at KU Leuven" provides useful information in a nutshell.