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4.10 / 5 based on 517 reviews
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“Philosophy studies at KU Leuven -- a great way to brodean your horizons”
Juste K
Belgium, Undergraduate
Philosophy, 2018
OverallThe quality of studies exceeded my expectations. I was able to select a wide variety of courses including literature, politics, EU studies, and many others. Professors are professionals in their areas, they provide a great feedback in the cases it's needed. The community is international and mind-open, there are many opportunities to meet interesting people.
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Pros
Only 3 years program
Cons
Very theoretical and abstract
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anonymous
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I've learnt dutch throughout the years, so it isn't a problem to communicatein either english or dutch. But in any case, everybody in belgium speaks pretty good english, so language won't be a problem here
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Jose M
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Leuven has a very international atmosphere, English is spoken by everyone that lives there whether belgian or foreigner. It is possible to leave there without speaking a word of Dutch (the local language)
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Mualla C
Hanover College, Hanover, IN, United States
European Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
K.U.Leuven is a great university with an enormous culture and history. It was founded in 1425 and played a big role in shaping today's Belgium.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
- Since Belgium is in the heart of Europen, travelling to other European countries is quite easy and cheap.
- The academics at Leuven was much less rigorous than at Hanover, but i cannot complain since i had more time to travel around and to immerse myself in the local culture.
- Go for it!
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Marta A
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
There are lots of international students, and you'll probaly hag out with them, so your everyday language will be English. Belgians understand perfectly English, both in the supermarket and the bank,.
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Heinrich S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Europe is much more expensive than South Africa
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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.
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