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Catholic University of Louvain

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Overview

Established in 1425, the Université Catholique de Louvain (Catholic University of Louvain) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Louvain-la-Neuve (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Walloon Brabant. This institution also has branch campuses in Brussels Woluwe, Mons, Tournai, Brussels Saint-Gilles and Charleroi. Officially recognized by the Direction générale de l'Enseignement non obligatoire et de la Recherche scientifique, Belgique (Directorate General for Non-Compulsory Education and Scientific Research), Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Belgian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 599-year-old Belgian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCLouvain also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Catholic University of Louvain's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Catholic University of Louvain's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Catholic University of Louvain' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Catholic University of Louvain's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Catholic University of Louvain
Colours Blue and white
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Campus Location

Address Place de l'Université, 1
Louvain-la-Neuve
1348 Walloon Brabant
Belgium
Catholic University of Louvain Phone Number +32 (10) 472 111
Catholic University of Louvain Fax Number +32 (10) 472 999
Other locations Brussels Woluwe, Mons, Tournai, Brussels Saint-Gilles and Charleroi

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Catholic University of Louvain's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Catholic University of Louvain's academic range and degree level offering.



Catholic University of Louvain: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
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degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
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Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Catholic University of Louvain's areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above matrix may not be complete or up-to-date.

Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Catholic University of Louvain's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Catholic University of Louvain.

Catholic University of Louvain: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)		 0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students		 5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)		 5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Catholic University of Louvain's admission information.

Catholic University of Louvain's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Catholic University of Louvain's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Catholic University of Louvain a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Catholic University of Louvain's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Catholic University of Louvain's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Université Catholique de Louvain has more than 4900 international students.

Catholic University of Louvain's Admission Office Admission Office

Place de l'Université 1
Louvain-la-Neuve 1348
(10) 472 172


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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Catholic University of Louvain.

Catholic University of Louvain's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Catholic University of Louvain has an enrollment range of 20,000-24,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Catholic University of Louvain's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 600-699 academic employees (Faculty).


Catholic University of Louvain's Control Type Control Type

Catholic University of Louvain is a private higher education institution.


Catholic University of Louvain's Entity Type Entity Type

Catholic University of Louvain is a non-profit higher education institution.


Catholic University of Louvain's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Catholic University of Louvain's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Catholic University of Louvain is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Catholic University of Louvain has a Christian-Catholic affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Catholic University of Louvain's main facilities:


Catholic University of Louvain's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Catholic University of Louvain's Library


Catholic University of Louvain's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Catholic University of Louvain's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


Catholic University of Louvain's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.

University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Catholic University of Louvain's main services:


Catholic University of Louvain's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Catholic University of Louvain's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Catholic University of Louvain's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Catholic University of Louvain's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Catholic University of Louvain's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Catholic University of Louvain's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Catholic University of Louvain is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Direction générale de l'Enseignement non obligatoire et de la Recherche scientifique, Belgique

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2004


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Catholic University of Louvain's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-EQUIS)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or, more generally, recognize Catholic University of Louvain as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Catholic University of Louvain's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Coimbra Group
  • International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)
  • Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Catholic University of Louvain's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Catholic University of Louvain's Facebook page Catholic University of Louvain's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

Catholic University of Louvain's Twitter page Catholic University of Louvain's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Catholic University of Louvain's YouTube channel Catholic University of Louvain's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Catholic University of Louvain's Instagram page Catholic University of Louvain's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Catholic University of Louvain's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

The Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization develops, implements and supports open education.
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Wikipedia

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Catholic University of Louvain's Wikipedia article

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