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Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KUL)
K.U. Leuven, Oude Markt 13, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
4.03 / 5 based on 474 reviews.
Description:
The Katholieke Universiteit Leuven can look back upon six centuries of history. On 9th December 1425 Pope Martin V conferred upon it the bull of foundation, thereby making it the oldest university in the Low Countries and the oldest Catholic university in the world.
86% of students recommend
474 reviews
474 Expenses reviews of Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
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by Isabel, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Economics, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
Personal savings An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
I spent more in traveling because I took advantage of the fact of being in center of Europe to travel in that region and to visit my Portuguese friends who were in Erasmus in the surrounding countries. I spent more in housing because in my home country I living in my own home. Travel, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Before leaving your home country, be sure you have access to your bank accounts through the direct channels (internet and phone). This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Rocio, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Public Relations/Publicity/Advertising, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work Personal spending habits:
I didn't use telephone because we were in contact by MSN. In my homeplace i do not have to pay a housing because i live with my parents, and i don't travel so much as i did during the year i spent in Leuven. Travel, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
the water bill at the end of the year was too high!!! if anyone goes there: chose a housing where water costs are included!! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Inês, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Management Science, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
At home I live with my parents which means I'm not directly responsible for costs associated with food, telephone and accommodation. Concerning travel, I benefited from being in Belgium and hence centrally placed in Europe, to travel Both within Belgium and outside it - to Germany and to the Czech Republic. Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Jonba, Universidad de Deusto, Bilbao, Spain
Law, European Community/EU, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Not specified Other sources of funding:
None Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Food: I love cooking and the food was expensive. Telephone: I did not have to use it a lot. Accomodattion: It was expensive. Nightlife: Erasmus is a great experience in all the categories. Travel:I tried to visit the most countries around I could. Overall: There is not much more! Food, Travel, Nightlife, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Overall: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Jennifer, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, United States
History, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
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Family Other sources of funding:
Family Personal savings A private grant Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
consumption of each category changed from when I lived at home (I traveled and socialized much more) Travel, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food, Overall: was the same price as at home. Nightlife, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
clothing (especially poor quality) was much more expensive than at home. Pricier to buy casual tees, jeans, etc. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Renato, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Economics, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Generally speaking the prices in Belgium are higher that in my home country. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
The telephone, and some types of food (for instance fish) were a bit more expensive than I was expecting. Cost-saving tip: Lidl and Aldi This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Heinrich, University of Stellenbosch, Matieland, South Africa
Law, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Personal savings Other sources of funding:
Family Stellenbosch University Grant Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
Europe is much more expensive than South Africa Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Buy the Go-pass for rail travel within Belgium: take any 10 trips within Belgium for a total of 45 euro. Also, weekend tickets are always 50% discount. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by lirdal, Universidad de Deusto, Bilbao, Spain
Law, European Community/EU, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Other sources of funding:
Family Personal savings Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
I travelled much more and my nightlife was much busier. Travel, Nightlife: was more expensive than at home. Food, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Fortis Bank is the most suitable bank for foreign students, since they provide ALL financial information in English if you cannot speak Dutch. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Alberdi, Universidad del País Vasco, San Sebastian, Spain
Financial Management, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Other sources of funding:
Family Personal savings Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
At home I do not pay a rent because I still live with my parents. I am travelling a lot around Europe. Belgium is very good located to travel to Paris, Amsterdam, Praag, London... Travel, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Yvonne, AMA Computer College, Tacloban, Philippines
Computer Science/IT, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
Family Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Lifestyle here is much more expensive compared to that in my country. To live a modest life is also a way of being practical. Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home. Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Learn to save, you never know when you need something. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Ginny, Mount Allison University, Sackville, Canada
Religion/Theology, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Other Other sources of funding:
university grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Food is more expensive here, and I did a lot more traveling than I would at home. Food, Travel, Overall: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Housing: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Food is very expensive. Hunt around for discount grocery stores. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by pnjavier, Angeles University Foundation, Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines
Engineering, Civil, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
A private grant Other sources of funding:
None Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
The standard of living in Belgium is higher than the Philippines. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Buy white products. They have almost the same quality as branded products. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Julia, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Economics, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
Personal savings Government assistance An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
althoug a lot of things (drinks, nightlife, coffee, basic food, ...) are cheaper in leuven, i spend more, because i had the time to Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by tuttapatata, Università degli Studi di Pavia, Pavia, Italy
Business Studies, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
I usually live at home in the house with my family. In Leuven, the cost of a room without toilette is pretty expensive Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home. Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by sonoman, Universidad de Lima, Lima, Peru
Business Studies, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
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Personal savings Other sources of funding:
Personal savings Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Because I was on my own...back home I had my parents to pay for all of it of course! Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Don't spend your money in the begining of the master!! Many students get all excited about the fact of meeting new ppl from all over the world and that stuff, and go out everyday (lunch, coffees, etc). Before you realize you've spent up to twice you thought on spending everymonth! You can save a lot of money in food by shopping in supermarkets like Lidl, Aldy or Colruyt and then cooking home. Organizing parties at the student residence is also a good alternative to going out... This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Mualla, Hanover College, Hanover, IN, United States
European Studies, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Other Other sources of funding:
Scholarships and financial aid at my home universi Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
- The tuition was the biggest factor in saving money for me. After using my scholarships and financial aid at Hanover College, I actually ended up spending a whole semestre at Leuven for merely 60 USDollars, and that's everything (tuition, food, room)! - Cooking on my own was much cheaper than my mandatory board at Hanover College. - I could travel to most places in Europe by bus or train, which were not that expensive. - International phone cards are expensive and may be sold "empty" with no credits on! Be careful! Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Housing: was the same price as at home. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Jose Maria, Universidad Pontificia Comillas de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Management Science, Master
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
None Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work Personal spending habits:
Going out is considerably cheaper than in Madrid, You can have a lot of beer at a very good price Food, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Overall, Housing: was the same price as at home. Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Anil kumar, Anna University, Chennai, India
Management Science, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
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Family Other sources of funding:
Personal savings Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Cost of living is cheaper in India. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Travelling can take huge money if not taken care. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Monica, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy
Religion/Theology, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
I live with my parents at home,but the nightlife is more expensive than home. Nightlife, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
by Jihye, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea, South
Business Studies, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
None Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
i was in europe when korean won was very cheap compared to the euro (1 euroe to 1800 won) so everything i bought was so expensive. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
in europe, it is not easy to save at all. even with having to eat food, you are having to resort to kebabs, the relatively cheap food, or always cook pastas. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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