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Leuven, the capital of the province of Flemish Brabant, is a charming, fascinating and safe student town. And what’s more, it is a nice place to study. Thousands of students have experienced it from as early as 1425, when the Leuven university was founded, until this very day.
Leuven is relatively small, yet you will find almost anything: inviting cafés, pleasant sandwich shops, cosy restaurants, charming shopping streets and a large selection of cultural, sports and recreational events.
The centre of Leuven has compactness and cosiness in equal measure. No doubt, you are already familiar with the gothic town hall, and chances are that you will eventually end up on the Leuven Oude Markt, aptly named the longest bar in the world.
Transportation in and around Leuven is easy as pie: the station is at walking distance from the centre and De Lijn buses cover every corner of the town. And, to top it all off, students receive a free bus pass to whiz around town effortlessly.
Leuven is just the right size to bike or walk around town. As a matter of fact, you will see bikers everywhere in the streets of Leuven. Being a student, you are entitled to a (nearly) free bike as well.
Studying in Leuven means so much more than just being in a classroom. It is truly an experience that you will remember for the rest of your life.
Discover much more about Leuven at www.leuven.be.
Leuven University College is also present in Diest: a lovely, people-friendly town amid the rolling hills of the Hageland. The Clenardus campus is centrally located. There are nice streets and trendy shops nearby, and it lies just outside the very centre with its cosy cafés and charming restaurants.