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Law: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Exchange Program) (Outgoing Program) Print  Save  Share
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: Dutch, English Click here for a definition of this term Internship: No
Click here for a definition of this term Research: No Click here for a definition of this term Housing: Apartment, Dormitory
Click here for a definition of this term Administrative Lead: IAGE, LAW Click here for a definition of this term Foreign Institution: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Type of Program: Exchange
Program Description:
All the IAGE/Law Exchange programs are only open to Law JD students.

Exchange students may take courses in English. The Faculty of Law operates on the semester sytem. The first semester runs from the last week of September until the third week of December; the second semester from the second week of February until mid May. Examinations are held after completion of the semster, but special arrangements are often made for Illinois students to complete exams within the semester time frame. Two students from Illinois may study at KUL each semester.

For more information, please review the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven website.

Eligibility
A 3.0 GPA is required. Classes are taught in English and Dutch and there is no language requirement. Please talk to your study abroad advisor for more information.

Application Information
All materials must be submitted to Illinois Abroad and Global Exchange by the Study Abroad Office deadlines. Preference will be given to students applying by the priority deadline:
  • June 15 - Spring Semester Programs
  • January 15 - Summer/Fall/Academic Year Programs
 Application Process
Students are required to apply through Illinois Abroad and Global Exchange in order to get University of Illinois financial aid and scholarship as well as credits and grades for course work completed. All participants are expected to adhere to the policies and procedures of Illinois Abroad and Global Exchange.
 
All students are required to attend a First Steps meeting before the application deadline. We encourage attendance as soon as possible to help make decisions regarding student's chosen program. Please see the Study Abroad Home Page for information about First Steps time and location for this semester.

All applications include, at the minimum: an official transcript, 1 or 2 letters of recommendation (on-line recommended), an essay, and some on-line questionnaires. Other programs will require more materials. Please click Apply Now above to apply. Note that you will be charged a non-refundable $25 application fee by clicking Apply Now.    

For more information, please contact Illinois Abroad and Global Exchange (IAGE):

910 South Fifth Street
115 International Studies Building
Champaign, IL 61820
217-333-6322
iage@illinois.edu

Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring Semester 2026 06/15/2025
07/15/2025 TBA TBA
Calendar Year(SP/FA) 2026 09/15/2025
09/16/2025 TBA TBA
Academic Year 2026-2027 02/15/2026
02/16/2026 TBA TBA
Fall Semester 2026 02/15/2026
02/16/2026 TBA TBA
Spring Semester 2027 06/15/2026 07/15/2026 TBA TBA
Calendar Year(SP/FA) 2027 09/15/2026 09/16/2026 TBA TBA

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