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Université catholique de Louvain

Louvain-la-Neuve, Wallonia, Belgium

International Students

20%

Global Ranking

#191

Tuition

Varies by program

About Université catholique de Louvain

not for profit · University

Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), founded on 9 December 1425 by papal bull Sapientie Immarcessibilis of Pope Martin V, is Belgium's leading French-language university and one of Europe's oldest. A private not-for-profit Catholic research university, UCLouvain operates 7 campuses: its main campus in the purpose-built university city of Louvain-la-Neuve, plus Brussels Woluwe, Brussels Saint-Louis, Brussels Saint-Gilles, Mons, Tournai and Charleroi. It has 20 faculties spanning humanities, engineering and health sciences, offering over 400 programmes including 74 bachelor's, 139 master's, 74 advanced master's and 24 doctoral programmes (2026-2027). UCLouvain hosts approximately 40,000 students from 130 nationalities, with 20% international students. It offers 37 master's programmes fully in English. Ranked 205th worldwide by THE (2026), UCLouvain is a member of the Circle U. European University Alliance. Housing is available on-campus for over 5,700 students in furnished accommodation across campuses at affordable prices.

Humanities

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Theology

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Communication

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Education

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Political Sciences

Criminology

Sociology

Anthropology

Institution profile

Short name: UCLouvain
Founded: 1425
Ownership: not for profit
Institution type: University
Research university: Yes
Global ranking: #191

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Academics

Total students: 40,000
Language: French

Cost & support

Tuition: Varies by program
Scholarships: Available

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Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain) is a leading French-language Catholic research university founded in 1425, with 7 campuses across Belgium (Louvain-la-Neuve and Brussels area), 40,000 students from 130 nationalities, and ranked 205th worldwide by THE (2026).