Location: Belgium
Program: Master’s Degree Programs
Eligibility: International Students
Duration: Up to 2 years
Deadline: February 15, 2027
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The Science@Leuven Scholarships are offered by the Faculty of Science at KU Leuven in collaboration with its alumni association, Science@Leuven, to motivated and talented international students who wish to pursue a Master’s degree in an international programme at the Faculty of Science. The scholarships are highly competitive, as the number of awards per academic year is limited and the exact number depends on available funds as determined by the Science@Leuven Fund Board. Only students with excellent academic results — comparable to at least Distinction at KU Leuven in their previous studies will be considered. Most Master’s programmes at the Faculty of Science are two-year programmes; the scholarship for the second Master’s year will only be continued on the condition that the student achieved outstanding results in the first Master’s year. Applicants must first apply for the Master’s programme of their choice through the KU Leuven application portal, and then register their scholarship application on the scholarship website, uploading a screenshot confirming successful submission of the admissions application.
KU Leuven (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven), founded in 1425 and located in Leuven, Belgium, is one of the oldest and most renowned universities in Europe and consistently ranked among the world’s top research universities. It is Belgium’s highest-ranked university and a major centre of scientific research and innovation, with particular strengths across the natural sciences, engineering, medicine, social sciences, law, and the humanities. The Faculty of Science at KU Leuven offers a wide range of internationally recognised Master’s programmes taught in English, attracting students from across the globe. Through the Science@Leuven Scholarship programme, the Faculty actively supports outstanding international talent in pursuing advanced study and research in Belgium.
Benefits of the Programme
This programme will provide the following to its recipients:
- An annual allowance of up to €12,000 per academic year
- A partial tuition fee waiver (for non-EEA students )
- Funding for up to two years
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this programme, applicants must meet the following:
- Must not have studied or worked at KU Leuven before, and must not currently be enrolled as a student at KU Leuven
- Must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a non-Belgian university that grants access to the chosen Master’s programme
- Must not have previously obtained a Master’s degree or a PhD
- Must demonstrate excellent academic results in previous studies — comparable to at least Distinction at KU Leuven
- Must meet KU Leuven’s English language requirements: TOEFL minimum score of 94, or IELTS minimum score of 7 overall (with at least 6.5 for reading, 6 for listening, 6 for speaking, and 6 for writing)
- Must show strong motivation to follow a Master’s programme at the Faculty of Science of KU Leuven
- Must provide two reference letters from internationally renowned professors
- Must be willing to act as an ambassador for the programme
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.
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Selection Criteria
The Science@Leuven Scholarships are highly competitive. The Science@Leuven Fund Board reviews and selects recipients based on academic excellence — only candidates with results equivalent to at least Distinction at KU Leuven in their previous studies will be considered. The strength of the motivation letter, the quality of the two reference letters from internationally renowned professors, and the applicant’s willingness and demonstrated capacity to serve as an ambassador for their programme are also key factors. The exact scholarship amount awarded is determined by the Fund Board and may vary from year to year depending on available funds. Continuation of the scholarship in the second year of the Master’s programme is conditional upon the student achieving outstanding academic results in the first year.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
