Una Europa
Una Europa is an alliance of eleven leading research universities. Its mission is to create a truly European inter-university environment, where outstanding research is continuously linked to transnational learning and innovative, critical thinking.
By being one of the driving forces in the Una Europa alliance, KU Leuven is supporting the creation of a truly European inter-university environment, or in other words: the University of the Future.
70 Years Lovanium
In 1954, the University of Leuven founded the first university in the DR Congo: Lovanium. Out of Lovanium grew the University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN) and the Catholic University of Congo (UCC). Together with UCLouvain, the four universities celebrate this year's anniversary as a catalyst for a renewed, strengthened and forward-looking partnership.
Our strategic partnerships
Priority Partnerships
As a leading university in Europe and beyond, KU Leuven actively collaborates with a number of regional and global partner universities – all top players in academia – through Priority Partnerships.
Global Exchange Partnerships
KU Leuven is building a university-wide network of the world's top academic players, facilitating exchange and collaboration through a Global Exchange Programme.
Institutional Networks
Through our active membership of and participation in institutional networks around the world – each with its own focus, scope and dynamics – we provide exciting research and educational opportunities for students and staff.
Our values in international partnerships
KU Leuven is committed to respecting human rights and universal values in all its activities and partnerships.
The benefits of our partnerships
Improving research and education
By expanding its international partnerships, KU Leuven is constantly improving the quality of its research and education.
Raising the international profile
Strategic partnerships enhance the institutional reputation and competitiveness of a university.
KU Leuven’s international profile increases the University's appeal to international students and strengthens international student recruitment.
Furthering our global and sustainable engagement
By engaging with a wide range of stakeholders on international issues, KU Leuven is committed to addressing global issues in a sustainable way.
These partnerships pave the way for joining forces with actors in the Global South to have a sustainable and global impact, and to learn from the experience.
Being truly international
Students are given the opportunity to become global citizens and are prepared to participate in the global world. A truly international university provides ample opportunities for students to develop intercultural skills.
Enhancing international student mobility
By linking up with partner universities, KU Leuven offers its students challenging international mobility opportunities.
Strengthening international staff mobility
KU Leuven staff members can collaborate with colleagues at the various strategic partner universities.