KU Leuven is an international community where innovative research forms the basis of all academic programmes. Across the university, driven researchers and curious students continually gain new insights and use their knowledge to tackle the foremost challenges of our time.

From Renaissance philosophy to cutting-edge nanotechnology: KU Leuven has promoted ground-breaking research and high-quality education throughout its storied existence. With this university-wide policy plan, KU Leuven gives a clear purpose and direction to its further development as an ambitious, internationally oriented and research-intensive university.

KU Leuven is committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and safe enviroment for both working and living. This it is a prerequisite for engagning in the sort of quality research and education that serves society, with particular attention paid to those in a vulnerable position.