University of Leuven (KU Leuven)
University of Leuven, or KU Leuven, is a large university dating back to 1425. Today, the university has a total of 15 campuses distributed across 11 cities. It offers both bachelor and master level subjects that are especially designed for Erasmus students, an international Master’s of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, and several PhD programmes in the same field.
Erasmus+
This is an Erasmus + agreement. As an Erasmus student, you will be participating in the world’s largest exchange programme and can study at good European universities without paying tuition. Through Erasmus+, you will be given an extra grant that provides more money to enjoy your stay.
Languages
B2 in English is required to study at this university. Everyone participating in an Erasmus+ exchange programme must take an online language test online before they travel, and they will be given access to a language course through this service. The Division of Research, Internationalisation and Innovation (AFII) will inform you of this test in advance.
Leuven Language Institute organises free courses in Dutch for exchange students.
If you can document that part of the study takes place in Dutch or French, you may receive a grant from the State Educational Loan Fund, Norway for a 4-week language course to be taken in Belgium prior to the start of the semester.
Fee
You will not be paying tuition at this institution and will receive the Erasmus+ grant in addition to a grant from the State Educational Loan Fund, Norway. You will receive the same financial support from the State Educational Loan Fund, Norway as for studies in Norway, in addition to a travel grant. You must pay a semester fee to HVL in order to receive a loan and grant from the State Educational Loan Fund, Norway during the exchange period.
Course approval
In order to apply for a student exchange programme, your application must first be approved by the study programme of your faculty. An approved application means that you have been given an academic pre-approval for the course or traineeship you will be doing abroad. The academic pre-approval specifies what you will be doing while you are on an exchange programme and confirms these activities will be fully approved as part of your education plan at HVL.
What can I study?
Master of Physiotherapy
If you are taking MA-FYS, it is possible to do an exchange programme at Leuven to take subjects, or as part of your master’s thesis. Contact the academic contact person for more information.
Bachelor in Physiotherapy
You may do an exchange programme for the entire 4th semester. Contact the academic contact person for more information.
PhD Programme in Health, Function and Participation
If you have been admitted to the PhD programme in Health, Function and Participation, you may do a research stay at KU Leuven in the area of therapy, physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Speak with your advisor and PhD coordinator to find out when it would be best to do the exchange.