How can you support us?

There are various ways in which you can support us. For example, you can make a donation to a fund, support a project through crowdfunding, set up an endowed chair, organise fundraisers, or include KU Leuven in your will. Each contribution makes a difference.

How you can make a difference

 

Crowdfunding in the spotlight:

Henri, Mathieu and Laurens, three athletic men from Kortrijk, are in full preparation for their participation in the Frankfurt Ironman in August. They are doing this to benefit the Fund for research in structural and congenital heart disease. During their student days, they lost a friend to sudden heart failure.

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An ALS drug, a matter of time?

For almost 30 years, researchers at the Laboratory of Neurobiology have been trying to identify the causes of ALS. The support of patronage is crucial in this regard, says Professor Ludo Van Den Bosch. That support comes, among others, from Opening the future, the major giving initiative of KU Leuven.

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All about major giving (Dutch only)

What can you support?

At KU Leuven, there are numerous educational and research projects that you can support.

Did you have a specific lab or researcher in mind?  Or would you like to support KU Leuven as a charity?

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Philanthropy at KU Leuven

KU Leuven invests in top-notch education and research. Fundraising and sponsorship play an important role in this. Together with our donors, we want to help shape the future. Not just a little, but fundamentally and worldwide.

More information about fundraising at KU Leuven 

Are you located in another country?

Even if you don’t live in Belgium or your company is based abroad, you can still support KU Leuven in accomplishing its social mission of education and research. We offer you all necessary information about your possible tax benefit per region.

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The impact of your gift

Fundraising has a clear impact on lives. The donations we receive allow us to make a real difference for young people, professors, researchers, and so many others. They want to share with you what your support has meant to them. Read their heartfelt testimonials.

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KU Leuven holds the 63th place in the QS World University Rankings, and remains the highest-ranking Belgian university on this list.        

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Patronage is indispensable in the fight against viruses.

Donations and patronage play a crucial role in the fight against viruses. Virologist Johan Neyts takes stock after COVID-19.

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