Experience the university

The university is present throughout the city

Discover Leuven as a university city. For more than 600 years, the university has shaped the city’s appearance, atmosphere and daily life. Walk past historic college buildings, admire impressive heritage sites and experience the vibrant student city of today.

Visit the university

Discover the iconic University Library of Leuven and enjoy a stunning panorama over the city from the tower.

Stroll through a network of streets, squares, and parks. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The university's nerve centre houses a coffee bar, cosy work spots and KU Leuven gift shop.

Just outside the city centre lies this impressive castle, surrounded by a beautiful park where you can go for a walk, have a picnic or simply enjoy nature.

Buildings steeped in history, the university’s beating hart.

Hidden away in the King’s College, you will find the university’s zoological collection.

Nieuw, vanaf zaterdag 12 december 2026

Living care and science

Vesalius Museum is opening in the heart of the city: a place where healthcare comes to life and science is at your fingertips.

Ontdek de universiteit met een gids

Bezoek een universitair gebouw

Neem een kijkje achter de schermen van de universiteit. Met een gids bezoek je gebouwen die vaak gesloten blijven voor het publiek.

Sun 11 October 2026

Visit the nicely decorated salons of this monumental castle, set in the middle of a beautiful park. For many centuries the castle was the home of noblemen, today it is mainly visited by students and university staff.

Sun 18 October 2026

For many centuries, this has been the headquarters of KU Leuven. A guide will take you through the beautiful Rector’s Salons, the impressive Promotion Hall, and up to the top floor for a panoramic view of Leuven.

Sat 31 October 2026

With its beautiful chapel, library and winter garden, this is definitely one of the most beautiful and best-preserved old colleges of KU Leuven.

Discover all guided tours of university buildings

Ga op wandel langs universitair erfgoed

De universiteit zet haar rijke culturele erfgoed in de kijker. Elk weekend kan je deelnemen aan een gegidste wandeling.

With a guide, every Saturday

Ready to discover six centuries of history? Take a guided tour of the historic centre in English.

Sun 6 December 2026

Over the past six centuries, scientific research has taken on an increasingly important role at the University of Leuven. A guide takes you past seven colleges where scientific research once took place and outlines the evolution of scientific thought, from Mercator to Lemaître.

Discover all walks along university heritage sites