Université Catholique de Louvain

Université Catholique de Louvain is an exchange destination for Utrecht University students of the faculty of Humanities in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium. 

Student experiences

There are currently no student experiences available.

Webpages

General information for exchange students

Course information

Welcome guide for orientation

Academic calendar

Semester I: September – January

Semester II: February – June

Academic calendar

 

Areas of study open to exchange students

Arts and Humanities at the Faculty of Philosophy, Arts, and Letters (FIAL).
Subjects taught here cover:

  • Archeology
  • Dutch Language and Culture
  • English Studies
  • French Studies
  • German Studies
  • History,
  • History of Art
  • Literature
  • Linguistics

The international student is invited to choose
minimum 50 % of his courses in our faculty and
can choose 50 % of courses in other faculties.
You can include up to 2 French language
courses per term in your study programme.

  • Philosophy
Courses at Master’s level

Yes

Requirements

Language requirement: a minimum language level of B2 (CEFR) in the language of instruction (French/English) is required.

Language of instruction

French, several courses in English (mainly on Master's level)

Housing assistance

UCLouvain makes available to its students a park of more than 5,725 furnished accomodations on its various sites. Click here for private accomodation.

Estimated living costs per month

The cost of living in Belgium corresponds to the European average. You should budget approximately €800 per month to cover housing, food, transport, medical care and entertainment.

Please note that this is just an approximate estimation, cost of living may vary depending on your lifestyle.

More information

Credits

Normal study load per semester: 30 ECTS

Number of places available

2 places per year.

Additional information

Website

FAQ

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Special Needs

UCL has a reference centre which offers student support service for UCLouvain students.

Do you have any questions about this partner university or about studying abroad? Contact the International Office of the Faculty of Humanities (details below).