Exchange students at K.U.Leuven - Non-EEA
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Regulative framework
The regulations for international exchanges depend on the framework or programme in which they are organized, e.g. Erasmus, Erasmus Belgica, Leonardo, facultary exchange agreements, etc. However, all exchanges must occur within the framework of a written agreement between K.U.Leuven and the exchange student’s home institution.Definition
Exchange students remain registered at their home institution while they spend a limited period of time (usually from one semester to one full academic year) at K.U.Leuven. This stay and period of study shall be accorded full academic recognition by the students' home institutions.Status
Status in Belgium:- With respect to the Belgian government, they have the status of student. Students only have the right to stay in Belgium if they, in a foreign country, have received an authorisation for a provisional residence (visa type D), are registered in the Foreigners’ Register upon their arrival and have received proof of registration (white identity card) from the Foreigners’ Register (BIVR). Thus, they must request an authorisation for provisional residence from the Belgian embassy or consulate in the country in which they legally reside. To this end, the applicant must provide a valid passport, permission to register as a student, a proof of financial means, a certificate of good behaviour and a medical certificate. It is recommended to begin this procedure at least four months before departure to Belgium.
- They have the status of "student" and must enrol at the Registrar’s Office. They receive permission to enrol from the International Office.
Research type
They participate in a study programme stipulated by their exchange co-ordinators at K.U.Leuven and at their home institution.Financing
No K.U.Leuven scholarships are available. Depending on their exchange programme, students can apply for a scholarship at their home institution.Status concerning the immigration authorities
No work permit is required.Required insurance
- Health insurance: required enrolment with a Belgian health insurance company as a student. After registration in the Foreigners’ Register, they may register as residents.
- Insurance for personal third party civil liability: purchase required upon enrolment (13 euro), with the exception of students who can prove that they are already covered by a personal third party civil liability policy.
Regulations
Determined by the exchange framework or programme in which the students participate.
