University College Leuven-Limburg
Strengths
Founded in 2014 by the merger of the former Katholieke Hogeschool Limburg and the Catholic University of Louvain, the UCLL is one of the most prestigious universities in Europe. The “Moving Minds” university’s philosophy aims to motivate and connect a wide range of people so that ideas can be shared, come to life and create positive change. This vision is the basis of the pedagogy and is shared by the entire teaching community.
Major, Academics
Lectures are taught in French.
https://www.ucll.be/sites/default/files/documents/international/brochures/19-20/2020_future_proof_social_worker.pdf
Campus
You will be on the Leuven campus. A large white building, which over the years has become a landmark in Leuven, surrounded by rolling fields, reachable by a short bike ride from Leuven city center.
A parking lot and restaurant are available on site.
more info : https://www.ucll.be/international/about/our-campuses/campus-social-school
To discover
The charm of student cities such as Leuven or Hasselt lies in the immediate availability of all urban amenities in a green setting.
In addition, Leuven is located close to magnificent panoramas and cultural highlights of Belgium. The seaside and hiking regions as well as a wide variety of festivals, cultural centers and museums can easily be reached at all times.
The location of the campus allows easy access to Brussels and other European capitals.
more info : https://www.kuleuven.be/english/life-at-ku-leuven/money-matters/cost-of-living-in-belgium
Good to know
Leuven is a very small city (2 km diameter) with easy access to public transportation and the possibility of renting a bicycle or buying a student card for cheap buses.
more info : https://www.velo.be/en
What's going on?
The number of Erasmus+ places is limited. The grant is therefore not awarded automatically and the amount paid may vary. However, we encourage you to apply as exchange places (outside Erasmus+) may be available. Please refer to the Erasmus+ page.
This information is provided as a guide.
Please visit the partner university’s website to have exact updated information.
Eligibility
IGS RH : 3rd year
Documents required
Resume
Grades transcript
ID Document
Cover letter
Additional documents will be requested according to the destination
Planning
AUTUMN
Orientation: few days before lectures start
Lectures start : mid-September
End of lectures and exams : end of January
SPRING
Orientation : quelques jours avant
Lectures start : early February
End of lectures and exams: end of June
more info : https://www.ucll.be/international/about/academic-information/academic-calendar
Procedures
ID Card or passport (compulsory for destinations outside the EU) valid for six months after your return date.
European health insurance card is required for health coverage.
More info : https://www.ucll.be/international/student-services/health-insurance
Accommodation
You will have the choice between student residences or a private accommodation.
The average rent for a single room including charges is around € 360 per month. The rent for a room with private facilities (private bathroom or private shower) is around € 500 per month. The average rent for a one person studio is around € 540.
More info : https://www.ucll.be/international/student-services/housing/housing-leuven
