KU Leuven
Leuven, Belgium · QS World Rank #60
Living cost in Belgium: EUR 1,062/mo official source
English requirements
What this university states for taught postgraduate entry, across every test it accepts. Individual programmes can ask for more — the table below shows a programme's own score where we have verified it.
| Test | Overall | Min per section |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL(0-120 scale) | 79 | — |
| IELTS | 6.5 | — |
University-wide minimum for English-taught programmes (incl. master's); individual programmes may require higher. Cambridge C1/C2 also accepted (no numeric score stated centrally); Duolingo explicitly not accepted · official source
Verified programmes (3)
Master's programmes at this university that we have verified against its official pages — the field each maps to, and a direct link to the official course page.
| Programme | Field | Length | Tuition (intl) | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of European Studies: Transnational and Global Perspectives | Global Governance, Migration Studies | 12 moIntake: Sep | EUR 5,613/yr | See official page |
| Master of Intellectual Property and ICT Law | Platform Regulation | See official pageIntake: Sep | EUR 9,494/yr | See official page |
| Master of Sustainable Development | Sustainability Science | 24 moIntake: Sep | EUR 9,494/yr | See official page |
Scholarships that fund study here
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What master's programmes does KU Leuven offer?
We have verified 3 master's programmes at KU Leuven against its official pages, concentrated in Global Governance, Migration Studies, Platform Regulation, Sustainability Science.
How much is international tuition at KU Leuven?
Across the programmes we verified, international tuition is about EUR 5,613–9,494. It varies by programme — confirm on the official course page.
What IELTS score does KU Leuven require?
KU Leuven's university-wide minimum for taught master's entry is IELTS 6.5 (TOEFL and others also accepted). Individual programmes can require more.
How much does it cost to live in Belgium as a student?
Student living costs in Belgium are around EUR 1,062/mo (official source).
Are there scholarships to study at KU Leuven?
Yes. Scholarships that fund study in Belgium include: ARES Scholarships (Belgium), Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarship, Master Mind Scholarships, VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarships.
Programme names and tuition are verified against official pages and dated in our database; nothing here is a paid placement. Confirm current details on the official course page before applying.