ABOUT Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

Founded in 1425 Katholieke Universiteit Leuven is an autonomous university and evolved out of Catholic tradition. KU Leuven provides a perfect platform for its students on academic education based on high-level research, with the aim of preparing them to presume their social responsibilities .Both fundamental and applied research are being carried out in this fundamental and applied research based university. In a culture of cooperation, solidarity, idea exchange and academic freedom it initiates a diversity policy for its students and encourages personal initiative and critical reflection. in close cooperation with the members of the KU Leuven Association and with its hospital partners it carries out its academic activities at various campuses, research parks and hospital facilities