Study Abroad Programs in Leuven, Belgium

Belgium—renowned the world over for its waffles, chocolate, beer, and so much more—will be your home for many months. Spend a semester at the University of Leuven, where you participate in a professional academic research project and learn the language and culture of Belgium. The University of Leuven is one of 11 leading research institutions in Europe participating in the Research Study Abroad Program. Research opportunities exist in many fields, including liberal arts/humanities, social sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, and engineering. Gaining research experience at an undergraduate level will give you invaluable academic experience and set you apart from other applicants when applying to graduate school or research-related work. You will be an active member of the research team! Participants can choose from one of the two program options (each worth 30 ECTS, which is equivalent to 15 U.S. semester credits).