KU Leuven Winter University
KU Leuven Winter University is unlike any other. Immerse yourself in the world of sustainability in small, interactive, multidisciplinary classes. The Winter University programme offers credit-bearing courses and targets all advanced Bachelor's and Master's students with an interest in sustainability.
In this Winter University, you will work in multinational and multidisciplinary student teams to identify, elaborate on and formulate a possible strategy to deal with global challenges for a sustainable future. The Winter University is aimed at graduate (Master's) students in Human Sciences ( e.g. Arts, Economics and Business, Social Sciences, and Theology and Religious Sciences) or from other disciplines, and with an interest in sustainability. Undergraduate (Bachelor's) students in their final year are also welcome to apply.
Field of Study
- Arts
- Business
- Econcomics
- Social Science
- Sustainability
- Theology
- Religious Studies
For more detailed information regarding the courses available, visit the host university website.
Applicants are advised to submit 2-3 courses on their application for credit form for faculty assessment credit in case of course cancellation.
Credit Equivalent
4-8 ECTS = 2 UQ units. Maximum of 2 UQ units if 4-8 ECTS are successfully completed (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 Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority, we cannot provide visa advice.
Please review the KU Leuven webpage for visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and Application
All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience criteria and KU Leuven's entry requirements.
Cost
The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad. The program fee is approximately $1,070 AUD.
More information regarding program fees can be found on the host university website.
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the program fee. Participants are required to organise and book their own accommodation. Further information can be found on 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: 24 September 2025
Host: 1 Novemberr 2025
Program Dates
Second Session:
Start: 12 January 2026
End: 30 January 2026
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study abroad
Location: Leuven, Belgium (In-person)
Credit: For-credit or not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate and postgraduate
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.