KU Leuven: Europe Inside Out
Founded in 1425, KU Leuven is the oldest university in Belgium, as well as being the oldest surviving Catholic university anywhere in the world. It’s also Belgium’s largest higher education institution and is considered to be one of the most prestigious research universities in Europe.
With its exciting range of options and its setting in one of Europe’s greatest cities, KU Leuven’s EU summer course truly stands out from the crowd. During this short-term programme jointly offered by the Faculties of Economics & Business, Arts and Social Sciences, you have the option to study for 2 or 3 weeks. The course will include lectures on Doing Business with Europe(ans); Policies & Politics in the EU; Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Europe, and Social & Cultural Interactions. Participants will also visit Brussels, Antwerp, and Paris.
Fields of study
- Arts
- Business
- Economics
- Law
- Social Sciences
More information regarding specific courses available can be found on the host university website. Contact the host directly for course syllabi.
Credit equivalent
6-8 ECTS = 2 UQ Units. Students must complete at least two modules to receive 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 2 UQ Units upon successful completion of 6-8 ECTS (pending UQ faculty approval).
Visa Information
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experience team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Please review the host university webpage for visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and application
All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria and the KU Leuven entry requirements.
If you are intending to undertake your experience for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to IGET at least 4 weeks before applying to the host to allow sufficient time for Faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note, however, that it is your responsibility to meet the host application deadline.
Cost
The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad, meaning you pay tuition directly to the host. The cost for this program is approximately $1072 AUD to $1335 AUD and covers tuition, social & cultural activities and reading materials.
Detailed information regarding fees and inclusions can be found on the host university website.
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the program fee. Participants can register for on campus accommodation, however spots are limited. For more information regarding accommodation, please see the host university website.
Funding
Internships and Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.
OS-HELP Loan
You may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 14 April 2026
Host: 01 May 2026
Program Dates
Two-week program
Start: 22 June 2026
End: 03 July 2026
Three-week program
Start: 22 June 2026
End: 10 July 2026
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study Abroad
Location: Leuven, Belgium (In-person)
Credit: For-credit or Not-for-Credit
Cohort: Postgraduate, Final year Undergraduates
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student.
Application Deadlines
15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April
OS-HELP Loan application deadlines close before the Summer and Winter Short-Term Study application deadlines. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for deadline dates as late applications will not be accepted.
Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.
Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.