KU Leuven Scholarships for International Students 2026

KU Leuven is linked to scholarships that can reduce costs in meaningful ways. Here are a few strong options prioritized by funding level.

On the institution side, KU Leuven is connected to scholarships that can reduce tuition and sometimes extend to other study costs. These are practical starting points. Global Minds Doctoral Scholarships Programme is usually considered full tuition, and typical coverage can include tuition fees, minimum of €2,400 per month, and health insurance. A strong option is Science at Leuven Scholarship which is partially funded and often covers award of up to €12,000 a year and covering tuition fees and basic health insurance. Assistantships is partially funded, and coverage often includes paid public holidays, an hourly gross wage worth €12.44 for Level I student employees, and an hourly gross wage worth €16.10 for Level II student employees.

Beyond campus funding, KU Leuven applicants often explore outside opportunities including government backed and independent programs. These are common starting points. Master Mind Scholarship is fully funded and typically covers tuition fees and A €10.020 grant. VLIR-UOS Scholarships is commonly categorized as fully funded support, and coverage that often includes tuition fees, travel costs, and health insurance. With Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, students may receive fully funded support, and coverage frequently includes living stipend, mobility allowance, and special needs, leave, and and/or family allowance (if applicable).

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