Rankings
How every major ranking places KU Leuven. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2026):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & technology | 19 | $2,001 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 12 | $2,001 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 9 | $2,001 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 9 | $2,001 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 8 | $2,001 | See → |
| Social sciences | 7 | $2,001 | See → |
| Business & management | 5 | $2,001 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 5 | $2,001 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 4 | $2,001 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 3 | $2,001 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 3 | $2,001 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 3 | $2,001 | See → |
| Psychology | 2 | $2,001 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 1 | $2,001 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 1 | $2,001 | See → |
Costs and entry
44 courses mention scholarships.
Jobs after studying at KU Leuven
The job market for KU Leuven's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Belgium.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at KU Leuven cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $2,001 a year. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: engineering & technology courses are typically $2,001, engineering & technology $2,001.
How is KU Leuven ranked?
KU Leuven is ranked #59 by QS (2027), #45 by Times Higher Education (2027) and #87 by ARWU (2026) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies (#8) and Dentistry (#23).
What IELTS score does KU Leuven need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (91 of the 91 that list it) ask for IELTS 7 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does KU Leuven offer?
91 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are engineering & technology (19), humanities & languages (12) and computer science & data technology (9).
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Updated 21 October 2026. Courses and fees from KU Leuven's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2027, Times Higher Education 2027, ARWU 2026, QS subject rankings 2026.