All Levels
Wallonie-Bruxelles International (WBI) Scholarship
UG / PG Full tuition exemption (WBI grant holders)
UC
Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL)
Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
"Belgium's largest French-speaking university, in the student town of Louvain-la-Neuve"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#191 (QS)
PSW VISA
12 months (orientation year)
About Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL)
UCLouvain shares its roots with the University of Louvain founded in 1425 and is Belgium's largest French-speaking university. Its main campus is in Louvain-la-Neuve, a city built to house the university, with other sites in Brussels (Woluwe and Saint-Gilles), Mons, Namur and Tournai. Most programmes are taught in French, with a range of English-taught master's. From 2026-27 non-EU students pay the full fee of EUR 1,194 plus an additional EUR 4,175. UCLouvain ranked #196 in QS 2027.
Rankings & Recognition
#191
Ranked #191 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (#196 in QS 2027).
Accreditations & Memberships
Circle U. European University Alliance
Coimbra Group
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL)'s global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Key Facts
1425 (Louvain)
Roots
Louvain-la-Neuve
Main Campus
#196
QS 2027
Mainly French
Language
EUR 200
Application Fee (non-EU)
Popular Programs
Engineering
Economics
Biomedical Sciences
Law
Business (Louvain School of Management)
Political Science
Application Details
Application Route
UCLouvain online application
Application Fee
EUR 200 (non-EU)
Deadline
approx. 31 Jan - 30 Apr 2027
French Programmes
French level required
English Masters
IELTS approx. 6.5
Work rights
20 hours per week
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
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IELTS Academic (English master)
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approx. 6.5 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
88%
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
EUR 200
Avg Scholarship
ARES / WBI grants
Career Outcomes
82%
Placement Ratio
12 months (orientation year)
Post-Study Work
20
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Teaching Language — French and English
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
UCLouvain's main campus is Louvain-la-Neuve, with sites in Brussels Woluwe, Saint-Gilles, Mons, Namur and Tournai.
Campus Details
Main
campus in Louvain-la-Neuve
Brussels
Woluwe health campus
Campuses
in Mons Namur & Tournai
Car-free
student town
Founded
in 1425
Teaching
in French & English
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
Total Students
International Students
Countries Represented
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition non-EU (2026-27)
EUR 5,369 (1,194 + 4,175)
Application fee (non-EU)
EUR 200 (deducted if admitted)
Proof of funds (2026-27)
EUR 1,062 / month (12,744 / year)
D visa fee
EUR 250 + contribution
Intakes & Deadlines
Programmes start in September. Non-EU applications usually run from about 31 January to 30 April; the tuition balance is due by 1 February.
Scholarships at Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL)
3 scholarships available
Master's
ARES Scholarships
Tuition + allowance (developing countries)
All Levels
UCLouvain Social Support
UG / PG Social support budget
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 with diploma equivalence from the French Community; French level for French-taught bachelor's.
Postgraduate
Recognised bachelor's in the field; English master's need IELTS approx. 6.5, French ones need French.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic (English 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 uclouvain.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
UCLouvain's main campus is Louvain-la-Neuve, with sites in Brussels Woluwe, Saint-Gilles, Mons, Namur and Tournai.
Master's
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Master's
Master in Economics (English)
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Master's
Master in Business Engineering
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Master's
Master in Data Science
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