Master's in Computer Science
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🇧🇪 Leuven, Belgium · Public
KU Leuven Fees for Indian Students
KU Leuven (Leuven) is known for Belgium's largest university. Below: tuition, living costs in Leuven, Ghent & Brussels, the total in rupees and loan options.
- Total ≈ ₹18 lakh – ₹28 lakh
- Tuition €4,000 – €12,000 a year
- Intakes: September (main)
- Typical loan ₹13 lakh – ₹25 lakh
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How much does KU Leuven cost for Indian students?
A 1-year master's at KU Leuven costs about ₹18 lakh – ₹28 lakh in total for an Indian student: tuition of €4,000 – €12,000 a year, living costs of about €11,000 a year and one-time visa and travel costs of ₹1.8 lakh – ₹3 lakh. Most families borrow ₹13 lakh – ₹25 lakh and cover the rest from savings or scholarships.
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KU Leuven at a glance
- Location
- Leuven, Belgium
- Type
- Public university
- Known for
- Belgium's largest university
- Tuition (international)
- €4,000 – €12,000 a year
- Fee note
- Non-EU fees vary by program — some master's charge about €3,000, others much more
- Living costs used
- €11,000 a year
- Total for 1 year
- ₹18 lakh – ₹28 lakh
- Intakes
- September (main), February (selected programs)
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- Work during study
- Up to 20 hours a week during term
- After graduation
- Search year of up to 12 months to look for work
- Official website
- kuleuven.be
Fee breakdown
KU Leuven cost for Indian students
1-year master's, at €1 ≈ ₹109. Tuition varies by program — use the figure on your offer letter.
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KU Leuven vs similar universities in Belgium
The 3 closest by total cost; 2 of them cost less in total.
Living there
Living costs in Leuven, Ghent & Brussels
Belgian university cities close to the EU institutions. A room in shared housing usually costs €450 – €800 a month, and a realistic yearly budget is €11,600 – €15,800.
For the cost table we use €11,000 a year — planning figure for student life in Leuven. During your studies you can work up to 20 hours a week during term.
Funding
How Indian students fund KU Leuven
Typical loan: ₹13 lakh – ₹25 lakh. EMIs on a ₹18 lakh loan start after the course and moratorium.
Timeline
Applying to KU Leuven for the September 2027 intake
- 01
10–12 months before
Take IELTS; shortlist programs at KU Leuven and similar universities.
- 02
8–10 months before
Write your SOP, request two or three LORs and prepare transcripts.
- 03
6–9 months before
Apply on KU Leuven's application portal and to scholarships.
- 04
4–6 months before
Accept the offer, pay the deposit and start the education loan (₹13 lakh – ₹25 lakh).
- 05
2–4 months before
Apply for the Type D student visa, then a residence card: apply at the Belgian visa application centre with your admission letter.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Tuition is €4,000 – €12,000 a year for international students (non-EU fees vary by program — some master's charge about €3,000, others much more). With living costs the total for a 1-year master's is about ₹18 lakh – ₹28 lakh.
At €1 ≈ ₹109, a year's tuition is about ₹4.4 lakh – ₹13 lakh. Exchange rates move, so we recalculate with the live rate before you pay.
Of the 3 universities closest to it in cost, 2 cost less in total and 1 cost more. KU Leuven's tuition is above the middle of our Belgium list.
Yes, within visa rules: up to 20 hours a week during term. Part-time income helps with living costs but shouldn't be counted on for tuition.
Often, yes — private banks and NBFCs lend unsecured amounts for many universities if the co-applicant's income is steady. Larger amounts at the lowest rates usually need collateral. Most families borrow ₹13 lakh – ₹25 lakh.
September (main), February (selected programs). Start preparing 10–12 months ahead; popular programs fill early.
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