600 years of KU Leuven
In 2025, you can enjoy year-round exhibitions, inspiring lectures, heritage, music, poetry and so much more, all with a touch of science. Knowledge knows no end, and neither does our programme.
And So, Change Comes in Waves
Discover 16 works of art on a new route in and around Leuven.
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KU Leuven - Images of a University
When walking through Leuven and Heverlee, it’s impossible not to notice the University’s many iconic buildings. Less visible but equally striking are the interiors of these buildings. To celebrate KU Leuven’s 600th anniversary, renowned art photographer Karin Borghouts presents an impressive visual portrayal of the university. Through her lens, we see fresh and unexpected perspectives on the university’s rich architectural heritage: from colleges and faculty buildings, laboratories and libraries to lecture halls and student residences.
Vesalius Museum: a new thematic museum dedicated to science, healthcare and society
The former hospital site in the heart of Leuven is buzzing with activity. KU Leuven and UZ Leuven are joining forces to thoroughly renovate the Anatomical Theatre and Pathological Institute and repurpose these unique historical buildings as Vesalius Museum. The museum draws on both the University’s and hospital’s rich heritage collections to tell the story of science, healthcare and society – from their past to their future.
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Visit our University heritage
We take you past old colleges and scientific collections, along works of art and other University heritage gems. You can follow a tour with an experienced guide or set off on your own with KU Leuven's walking app.
The University Library and Museum M focus on 600 years of history
As the oldest university in the Low Countries, KU Leuven boasts a rich and distinguished history. Explore the legacy of the University of Leuven, which will be featured in two special exhibitions in the Autumn of 2025.
And So, Change Comes in Waves: Art and science route
A walking route that passes by the architectural heritage of the University and introduces new art installations and poetry along the way. Curators Maud Vanhauwaert, Heidi Ballet and Stéphane Symons begin with the dialogue between science, art and society to create a captivating trail.
Shop your souvenir!
Especially for our 600th anniversary, we added some fun items to the KU Leuven shop.