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KU Leuven Faculty of Science / Science@Leuven Alumni Association·Belgium

Science@Leuven Scholarship

Fully FundedMaster12-24 monthsVaries per programme

The Science@Leuven Scholarship, funded by KU Leuven's Faculty of Science and its alumni association, provides €12,000 per year for international students pursuing Master's programmes in science-related fields at KU Leuven. The grant can be used for tuition, insurance, and living expenses. Highly competitive with a limited number of awards per year. KU Leuven is consistently ranked among the world's top 100 universities.

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Quick info

Application status

Varies per programme

DAAD deadlines vary per program. Check the official site for the current intake window.

Belgium
Master
12-24 months
Open to: Open to all international students (non-EU/EEA preferred)
Apply on official site

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Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

What you get

  • €12,000 grant to cover tuition, insurance, health insurance, and living expenses
  • Tuition fee support (partial or full depending on programme)
Monthly: €12,000 grant per year

Requirements

First degree: Required
Professional experience: Not required
Country restriction: Open to all international students (non-EU/EEA preferred)

Detailed requirements

  • - Must hold a relevant Bachelor's degree in a science-related field
  • - Strong academic record — highly competitive with limited number of scholarships
  • - Must have applied for or been admitted to an eligible Master's programme at KU Leuven Faculty of Science
  • - Motivated and talented international students

Who can apply

Outstanding international students pursuing Master's degrees at KU Leuven's Faculty of Science. Highly competitive — limited number of scholarships per academic year.

Fields of study

All Master's programmes under the Faculty of Science at KU Leuven

Application window

Varies per programme

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025-2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Application period: autumn – 15 February
Selection results: March – April
Course starts: September

How to apply

  1. 1Step 1: Apply for admission to an eligible Master's programme at KU Leuven Faculty of Science
  2. 2Step 2: Submit the Science@Leuven Scholarship application (separate from programme application)
  3. 3Step 3: Provide academic transcripts, motivation letter, and supporting documents
  4. 4Step 4: Deadline: 15 February
  5. 5Step 5: Selection based on academic excellence and motivation — results by March–April
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Provider

KU Leuven Faculty of Science / Science@Leuven Alumni Association

KU Leuven Faculty of Science / Science@Leuven Alumni Association

Belgium

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