Leuven, east of Brussels, is a classic university city and home to KU Leuven, one of Europe's oldest universities. With its historic squares, library and student atmosphere, it is ideal for those with academic goals.
Ask NGGlobal's advisers about the current language school options in Leuven. KU Leuven's language centre and universities of applied sciences such as UCLL are among the options.
How long you study depends on your goal: 2-4 weeks for a short holiday course, 3-6 months for everyday communication, and usually 9-12 months for a university application. At most schools, courses can be extended week by week.
Fees vary from school to school: university language centres and private language schools can sit in different price ranges. Planning your course, accommodation and airport transfer together lowers the total cost. Ask NGGlobal for a quote with current prices and discounts.
Language schools accept students all year round. For short courses, booking 4-6 weeks ahead is usually enough. For programs requiring a national visa, plan your application 3-4 months ahead to allow for appointment waiting times.
Your visa type depends on the length and purpose of your course: a Schengen visa is enough for up to 90 days. Students admitted to Belgian universities can apply for a long-stay student visa. NGGlobal helps you prepare complete documents.
Students in Belgium on a Schengen visa for a language course cannot work. Higher education students, however, may work within certain hour limits with their residence permit.
Student rooms ('kot') are the most common accommodation in Leuven, with very high demand at the start of the academic year.
Rent in Leuven is a little above the Belgian average because of the many students, while the city's small size keeps transport costs low.
Leuven's centre is easy to walk, and buses and bikes are common. Brussels Airport is about 15 minutes away by train.
Leuven has a mild maritime climate with cool winters, mild summers and rain possible all year.
Direct flights from Istanbul to Brussels Airport (BRU) take about 3-3.5 hours, and the train to Leuven takes about 15 minutes.
When it is 12:00 in Turkey, it is 11:00 in Leuven in summer and 10:00 in winter.
NGGlobal offers free guidance for Leuven at every step, from choosing a school to enrolment, accommodation and your visa. Contact us to find the right program for you together.
Leuven is in Flanders, so the official language is Dutch, and English is common at the university.
About 20-25 minutes by train.
No. A Schengen visa for a language course does not allow you to work.
Yes. Schools offer homestay, residence and student house options, and NGGlobal arranges your accommodation together with your enrolment.
No. Schools run beginner courses, and a placement test on your first day puts you in the right class.
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