There are a wide range of welcoming activities on offer at UCLouvain for international students arriving at the Louvain-la-Neuve campus.
International students' day
An International Students' Day takes place in Louvain-la-Neuve on the Friday before the beginning of each term of the academic year (for 2024-2025, on September 13, 2024 and on January 31, 2025).
Various departments and services of our university introduce themselves and their activities. It is the perfect place to be, to learn about what UCLouvain can offer and about student's life.
On Friday, September 13, 2024, an information day intended specifically for international students will take place in Louvain-la-Neuve.
Many university departments and student associations have stands here. Orientation, financial and social aid, student life (sport, culture, folklore, etc.), Circle U, blocked account, all aspects of university life are presented.
On the agenda:
- Ask your questions to the representatives of the services listed HERE
- Collect the brochures with all the information
- Take part in guided tours of the campus
- And much more...
Place and address of the day:
Bibliothèque des sciences et technologies & Learning center Pasteur (BST)
Place Pasteur, 2
1348 Louvain-la-Neuve
Admission
Admission is free, but prior registration is required.
Meet & Greet service
Local students offer a special "meet and greet" service to help new students in their approach upon arrival and hence to facilitate their integration.
► Meet & Greet at the train station - Louvain-la-Neuve
► Meet & Greet at arrival - Woluwe
Welcome sessions at the Faculty
Welcome sessions, specially designed for international/exchange students, are organized by each Faculty at the beginning of the term (in September and in February).
Important information is given during the welcome sessions such as registering to courses and exams, how to validate the learning agreement, where to find the courses schedule, and so on.
Time is also allocated to answer your questions.
Don't miss this core-activity !
Buddy Programme
Each international student may benefit from the Buddy Programme. A local student helps out and supports an international student from her/his very first day in Belgium and throughout his/her the stay at UCLouvain.
Welcome Party
It takes place at the end of September/beginning of October, depending on the campus, and in mid-February in Louvain-la-Neuve, and marks the end of the welcome period.
It's the perfect place to meet new students and also students, who have been here for a while, and can share experiences they have had during their stay in Belgium and at UCLouvain.
On the program:
A welcome speech by local Authorities, information abut Belgian culture and gastronomy, entertainment, music, ...