Semester Exchange - KU Leuven

Semester Exchange - KU Leuven

In Leuven, within a stone’s throw from Brussels, the heart of Europe, you’re perfectly positioned to explore Western Europe. Major international cities like London, Paris, Köln and Amsterdam are all less than 2 hours away by train.

But Belgium itself has more than enough to offer. It's a country with beautiful cities, rich in art, architecture and a bunch of good stories. Brussels is not only the capital of Belgium, but also the embodiment of Europe and as such harbours various international government institutions, such as the EU and NATO.

With six centuries of history and nearly 9,000 international students from over 150 countries, KU Leuven has become a truly multicultural learning environment and ranks among the best 50 universities worldwide!  As a comprehensive university, KU Leuven offers a wide range of disciplines organized by 15 faculties. Each of these disciplines is ranked in the top 100 of its field according to the THE World University Rankings by subject.

Get a front row seat to immerse yourself in European politics, culture and society and enjoy a high-quality academic education, based on the pioneering research conducted by our scientists and professors!

Country

Belgium

Type of Program

Exchange

Level of Study

Undergraduate
Postgraduate

DisciplineFaculty of Arts, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering and Faculty of Science

Length of Program

5 months

Program Dates

First Semester: September - January
Second Semester: February - June

Language of Instruction

English

Travel Grant

$800

WAM Requirement 

60

Course Information

KU Leuven Course

KU Leuven- Courses offered in English 2019-2020

Information for exchange students in the Faculty of Arts can be found here

Information for exchange students in the Faculty of Bioscience Engineering can be found here

Information for exchange students in the Faculty of Science can be found here

Accommodation

KU Leuven Housing

More general information on ‘living in Leuven’

Exchange Student Website

KU Leuven Exchange Website

Application process for exchange students

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this program, you must:

  • A WAM of 60 or higher (varies each program),
  • Completion of at least 40cp at the time of application. Completion of at least 60cp to go abroad
  • Enough credit points remaining to complete the program,
  • Comply with the eligibility criteria outlined in the Student Exchange Policy.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete an online Application form. You'll need to include:

Your personal details, One University preference, It should take around 2 - 3 minutes to complete an application.

Important notes:

Application Fee and Payment Options: For all exchange programs (semester and short term), there is a compulsory application fee. For more information and payment options please refer to the Payment Website.

Insurance: It is a requirement of the exchange program that all students must purchase their own travel insurance to cover them for the duration of their journey beyond their overseas program. Students will be covered throughout the duration of their exchange  program dates. More information will be given to students upon acceptance.

Program Costs: You remain enrolled at Macquarie University and continue to pay your tuition fees to Macquarie University. As an exchange student you pay no tuition fees to host university. However, you must also always be prepared for unexpected expenses, and should consider how you will be dealing with the expenses of your exchange before you leave your home country. Prior to departure, you will need to save sufficient funds to cover all of your expenses for the duration of your exchange. Some costs to consider include: airfares, students visa (if required), travel health insurance, accommodation, food, additional travel, entertainment, textbooks, incidental expense. If you wish to work while you are away, it is important to note that work rights for international students vary from country to country. For further information about your visa restrictions please contact the consulate or embassy of your host country.


*Disclaimer: Macquarie University does not ensure the quality or reputation of activities run externally, should students choose to undertake these activities they take on the full risk and responsibility. All students need to undertake their own risk assessment before departure, considering wisely their personal health and safety risks. Ultimately participation in these activities is at the students’ risk.

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Summary
Study a Semester Exchange program in KU Leuven for 5 months, KU Leuven is located in Belgium

Area of study
Business; Society, history and languages

Eligibility
No eligibility entered

Tags
Macquarie, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, KU Leuven, Semester Exchange, Belgium, Business, Society, history and languages

Benefits
Travel Grant

Value
$800

Phone
No phone entered

Email
mi.exchange@mq.edu.au

Apply URL
https://students.mq.edu.au/experience/travel-while-studying/apply

Level of study
Undergraduate; Postgraduate

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