About KU Leuven
Words of welcome from Rector Mark Waer
KU Leuven engages in a free and disinterested search for the truth through its scientific research, education and service to society.
History of KU Leuven
Situated in the heart of Western Europe, KU Leuven has been a centre of learning for almost six centuries. Founded in 1425 by Pope Martin V, KU Leuven bears the dual honour of being the oldest extant Catholic university in the world and the oldest university in the Low Countries.
Mission statement
KU Leuven fulfills its mission by providing high-quality interdisciplinary research and education with a Catholic signature.
Facts and figures
Academic info
Brochure
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