Master's
Master Mind Scholarship (Flemish Government)
EUR 10,225 / year + tuition waiver
KU Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
"Belgium's oldest and highest-ranked university, #59 in QS 2027"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#60 (QS)
PSW VISA
12 months (orientation year)
About KU Leuven
KU Leuven was founded in 1425 and is one of the oldest universities in the world and the highest-ranked in Belgium. It climbed to #59 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, the best result ever for a Belgian university, with strong scores for international research cooperation, sustainability and academic reputation. KU Leuven has more than 58,000 students and about 123 English-taught degrees, mainly at its Leuven campus but also in Brussels, Ghent, Antwerp, Geel and De Nayer. It is known for engineering, science, biomedical sciences, economics and business, law and theology.
Rankings & Recognition
#60
Ranked #60 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (#59 in QS 2027), #1 in Belgium.
Accreditations & Memberships
LERU (League of European Research Universities)
Coimbra Group
Una Europa
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with KU Leuven's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
93.00#53
Employer Reputation
63.50#169
Faculty Student Ratio
9.60#801
Citations per Faculty
94.70#75
International Faculty Ratio
95.80#95
International Student Ratio
65.10#65
International Student Diversity
48.50#48
International Research Network
99.50#99
Employment Outcomes
83.50#4
Sustainability
94.70#25
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Key Facts
1425
Founded
#59 (best ever for Belgium)
QS 2027
58,000+
Students
approx. 123
English Degrees
Leuven
Main Campus
Popular Programs
Engineering Science
Artificial Intelligence
Statistics and Data Science
Business Administration
Biomedical Sciences
Economics
Application Details
Application Route
KU Leuven online application
Non-EEA Deadline
1 March 2027
IELTS (Bachelor)
6.5 / TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS (Master)
7.0 / TOEFL iBT 94
Application Fee
approx. EUR 75
Work rights
20 hours per week
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
IELTS Academic (Bachelor)
|
6.5 |
|
TOEFL iBT (Bachelor)
|
79 |
|
IELTS Academic (Master)
|
approx. 7.0 (6.5 some) |
|
TOEFL iBT (Master)
|
approx. 94 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
—
I-20 Processing
Long-stay student visa (type D)
Post-Study Work
12 months (orientation year)
Green Card Pathway
Single permit / EU Blue Card
Financials
Application Fee
approx. EUR 75
Avg Scholarship
EUR 10,225 + fee waiver (Master Mind)
Career Outcomes
84%
Placement Ratio
12 months (orientation year)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Teaching Language — Dutch and English
—
Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
KU Leuven's main campus is in the historic city of Leuven, 25 km from Brussels, with campuses across Flanders and Brussels.
Campus Details
Main
campus in historic Leuven city
Campuses
in Brussels Ghent & Antwerp
Kulak
campus in Kortrijk
Founded
in 1425
65K+
students
25
km from Brussels
Campus Forecast
Summer (Jun–Aug): 13–23°C
Autumn (Sep–Nov): 5–16°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): 0–6°C
Spring (Mar–May): 4–16°C
Rain throughout the year
Grey winters with occasional frost
Bring a waterproof jacket & warm layers
Student Life & Housing
Housing
University residences or private student rooms (kot)
Dining
University restaurants (resto) and city cafes
Health & Wellness
Health insurance required; student wellbeing services
Activities & Clubs
Student associations (kringen / cercles)
Sports
Cultural events
Diversity & Demographics
Students
58,000+
Non-EU / EEA share
approx. 9.6%
Cost Deep-Dive
Master non-EEA (60 ECTS, 2026-27)
approx. EUR 9,493.90 / year
Master of Laws non-EEA
EUR 5,613.10 / year
EEA fee (reference)
EUR 1,181.40 / year
Proof of funds (2026-27)
EUR 1,062 / month (12,744 / year)
D visa fee
EUR 250 + contribution
Intakes & Deadlines
Most programmes start in September. Non-EEA applicants must apply by 1 March 2027 for the 2027-28 academic year; EEA applicants by 1 June. Master Mind nominations close in mid-January and Science@Leuven on 15 February 2027.
Scholarships at KU Leuven
3 scholarships available
Master's
Science@Leuven Scholarship
(Science) Up to EUR 10,000-12,000 (deadline 15 Feb 2027)
Master's
KU Leuven Inspiring the Outstanding Scholarship
Tuition waiver + stipend (merit)
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Indian Class 12 (CBSE / ISC / state board) with strong marks; some bachelor's need an entrance exam. IELTS 6.5.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's in a related field with good grades (programme-specific). IELTS approx. 7.0 or TOEFL 94.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic (Bachelor)
TOEFL iBT (Bachelor)
IELTS Academic (Master)
approx. 7.0 (6.5 some)TOEFL iBT (Master)
Required Documents
Passport copy
Bachelor degree certificate and transcripts
Class 10 and 12 marksheets
English test (IELTS / TOEFL)
CV and motivation letter
Proof of funds (blocked account / Annex 32)
Medical certificate
Police clearance certificate
Admission letter
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the English-taught programme and entry rules on kuleuven.be.
2
Apply online
Apply online before the non-EU deadline with transcripts and English scores.
3
Admission letter
Receive the admission / enrolment letter from the university.
4
Show funds
Prove EUR 1,062 per month via blocked account, scholarship or guarantor (Annex 32).
5
Type D visa
Apply for the long-stay student visa (type D) at VFS / TLS Belgium in India.
6
Arrive & register
Register at the town hall within 8 days to get your A-card residence permit.
Campus & Location
KU Leuven's main campus is in the historic city of Leuven, 25 km from Brussels, with campuses across Flanders and Brussels.
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