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The Université catholique de Louvain : a European university, a gateway to the rest of the world Université catholique de Louvain

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A – The Université catholique de Louvain? A good choice 1- A leading university at the heart of Europe 2- Louvain-la-Neuve - a university town where students set the pace 3- The Université catholique de Louvain (UCL), a quality education 4- Providing the services and infrastructure to meet your needs

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1- A leading university at the heart of Europe > 30 minutes from Brussels by train > Paris, London, Amsterdam, 2 hrs by train

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1- A leading university at the heart of Europe

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1 – A leading university at the heart of Europe International institutions > The European Commission, The European Parliament, NATO… > Charitable organisations A small country with its own culture > Three national languages : French, Dutch and German > English widely spoken An enviable quality of life > Celebrating culture : festivals, music, museums, folklore International cuisine…

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1- A leading university at the heart of Europe : Louvain-la-Neuve Université catholique de Louvain

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1- A leading university at the heart of Europe : Louvain-la-Neuve Université catholique de Louvain

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1- A leading university at the heart of Europe : Bruxelles Université catholique de Louvain

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1- A leading university at the heart of Europe : Bruxelles Université catholique de Louvain

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2 - Louvain-la-Neuve - a university town where students set the pace A hive of activity Pavement cafes, a buzz of student activity: a unique melting-pot environment Average age : 25.6 years Looking for a hobby, new friends? > Always something to do, night and day… > Project-based student community houses, a creative force in the town’s student life > (projects related to the Erasmus students, Amnesty International, strip cartoons and the annual Louvain- la-Neuve 24 hour bike race)

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2 - Louvain-la-Neuve - a university town where students set the pace A rich cultural programme > theatre, cinema, sport, student associations… A place to keep fit > the largest Sports’ Centre in the Benelux > 54 sports, the Erasmus sports card only 20 euros

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2 - Louvain-la-Neuve - a university town where students set the pace Université catholique de Louvain

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2 - Louvain-la-Neuve - a university town where students set the pace A pedestrian town > built in 1968 > a lake, a 200 hectare wood > big commercial center > terrasses and café’s > easy access for students with disabilities

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2 - Louvain-la-Neuve - a university town where students set the pace Université catholique de Louvain

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2 - Louvain-la-Neuve - a university town where students set the pace Université catholique de Louvain

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2 - Louvain-la-Neuve - a university town where students set the pace Université catholique de Louvain

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2 - Louvain-la-Neuve - a university town where students set the pace Université catholique de Louvain

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2 - Louvain-la-Neuve - a university town where students set the pace Université catholique de Louvain

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2 - Louvain-la-Neuve - a university town where students set the pace Université catholique de Louvain

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2 - Louvain-la-Neuve - a university town where students set the pace Université catholique de Louvain

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2 - Louvain-la-Neuve - a university town where students set the pace Université catholique de Louvain

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3 - UCL, a quality education One of Europe’s oldest universities > founded in 1425 > a long European tradition, like Oxford and the Sorbonne > an international reputation for teaching and research A comprehensive university > 10 faculties, 34 Bachelors, 172 Masters and doctoral degrees on offer in all disciplines > classed 7th in Europe as a complete university > By the Times Higher Education Supplement, November 2004

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3 - UCL, a quality education An internationally active university > 21,000 students, more than 120 nationalities > 4,000 foreign students registered at UCL (20%) > 240 partnerships with other Erasmus institutions > dynamic alumni associations

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Foreign students at UCL (2005-2006)

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3 - UCL, a quality education Cutting-edge research that benefits your university education > more than 1000 research contracts > 600 foreign researchers, 37 nationalities > 20 doctoral schools, a wide range of research programmes, DEAs (post-graduate further studies diplomas), PhDs & post-doctoral programmes

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3 - UCL, a quality education A humanist university, by choice and by tradition > a strong belief in ethics and respect for others And a common thread running through all we do > personal fulfillment, innovation, passion and curiosity

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3 - UCL, a quality education Université catholique de Louvain

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3 - UCL, a quality education Université catholique de Louvain

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3 - UCL, a quality education Université catholique de Louvain

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3 - UCL, a quality education Université catholique de Louvain

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4- Providing the services and infrastructure to meet your needs High-quality French courses throughout the year > two language schools, one in Louvain-la-Neuve and one in Brussels > at a fairly low price > during the summer and the academic year High quality services > six university restaurants > a range of accommodation options > a full range of student services

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4- Providing the services and infrastructure to meet your needs How much does it cost to come to UCL as an exchange student ? > No enrolment costs > Educational expenses > books and other course- and programme-related material > student-organised course handout copying service > Living expenses > c. 500 - 650 euros a month

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4- Providing the services and infrastructure to meet your needs Living expenses +/- 500 - 650 euros/month > arrival and setting-up costs p.m. > monthly rent, including costs 180 to 250 > rental agreement registration costs 35 > food 250 > transport p.m. > leisure: tel., sport, cinema, washing, travel 150 Examples : cinema - 6 euros, theatre - 7 euros, newspaper - 90 cents, canned drink - 50 cents

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4- Providing the services and infrastructure to meet your needs Université catholique de Louvain

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4- Providing the services and infrastructure to meet your needs Université catholique de Louvain

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4- Providing the services and infrastructure to meet your needs Université catholique de Louvain

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4- Providing the services and infrastructure to meet your needs Université catholique de Louvain

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A – The Université catholique de Louvain? A good choice 1- A leading university at the heart of Europe 2- Louvain-la-Neuve - a university town where students set the pace 3- The Université catholique de Louvain (UCL), a quality education 4- Providing the services and infrastructure to meet your needs

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The Université catholique de Louvain : A European university, A gateway to the rest of the world http://www.uclouvain.be/international Université catholique de Louvain