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ECTS Information Package

This webpage contains all information which is found in an ECTS Information Package. Use the links below to surf to any further information.
 

Information on the institution

Our (postal) address is:

Katholieke Hogeschool Leuven – Leuven University College
Abdij van Park 9, B-3001 Heverlee, +32 16 375 700, international@khleuven.be
 

Complete addresses for the Department of Teacher Training, Business Studies, Social Work or Health Care and Technology can be found at their respective webpage.

The academic calendar for 2011-2012 contains all official dates for the academic year.

More information on the academic authorities of the KHLeuven can be found in the overview of our structure.

Read more on the general description of the institution in ‘About Leuven University College’.

A complete list of programmes offered is accessible in ‘Study at Leuven University College’.

The general admission requirements are outlined in the relevant section of our Education and Examination Regulations. Practical information is available at ‘Admission’.

The general arrangements for the recognition of prior learning are outlined in the relevant section of our Education and Examination Regulations.

The general registration procedures can be found in the relevant section of our Education and Examination Regulations. Practical information is available at ‘Admission’.

The ECTS credit allocation based on the student workload needed in order to achieve expected learning outcomes complies with the standards laid out in the ECTS Users’ Guide, as published by the European Commission and with the Flemish decrees on education. The system is explained in the relevant section of our Education and Examination Regulations.

Academic guidance can be found via the ECTS coordinators for the various degree programmes. Their addresses are found on the web page of the study programme of each degree programme. General questions can also be forwarded to the institutional ECTS coordinator. 

More information on Student Support related to academic guidance is also available.

Information on degree programmes, General description

A complete list of our degree programmes, offered in English and/or in Dutch can be found in the section 'Studying at Leuven University College'. For each of our degree programmes, one will find information on their respective web pages regarding:

  • Qualification awarded
  • Level of qualification
  • Specific admission requirements (if different from the general requirements)
  • Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, non-formal and informal) (if different from the general arrangements)
  • Qualification requirements and regulations
  • Profile of the programme
  • Key learning outcomes
  • Occupational profiles of graduates with examples
  • Access to further studies
  • Course structure diagram with credits (60 per full-time academic year)
  • Mode of study (full-time, part-time, e-learning,…)
  • Programme director

All information regarding:

  • Examination regulations, assessment and grading
  • Graduation requirements  

can be found in our Education and Examination Regulations.
 

Information on degree programmes, Description of individual course units

All individual course units can be accessed by means of the study programme for each degree programme. It is also possible to consult our course catalogue. Please, select your language (Taal) as English if you do not speak Dutch.

A file has been made for each course unit which contains information on:

  • Course unit title
  • Course unit code
  • Type of course unit (compulsory, optional)
  • Level of course unit (e.g. first, second or third cycle)
  • Year of study (if applicable)
  • Semester when the course unit is delivered
  • Number of ECTS credits allocated
  • Name of lecturer(s)
  • Learning outcomes of the course unit
  • Mode of delivery
  • Prerequisites and co-requisites
  • Recommended optional programme components
  • Course contents
  • Recommend or required reading
  • Planned learning activities and teaching methods
  • Assessment methods and criteria
  • Language of instruction
  • Work placement(s)

General information for students

In the brochure ‘Living in Leuven’ one may find information regarding (Read the 'Contents' to find the correct page number):

  • Cost of living
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Medical facilities
  • Language courses
  • Sports and leisure facilities
  • Students associations

The Student Services of the Leuven University College are available for more information regarding:

  • Facilities for special needs students
  • Insurance
  • Financial support for students
  • Student affairs office
  • Learning facilities
  • Practical information for mobile students. Such information can also be found at the Higher Education Accessibility Guide.
  • Internships

The contents and structure of our exchange programmes and English bachelor programme can be consulted online.