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KU Leuven is a public research university located in the city of Leuven in Belgium. The university was founded in 1425, and today it is the largest and highest-ranked university in Belgium. The university has several faculties, including the Faculty of Economics and Business.
- Name of their school of business: Faculty of Economics and Business
- Their MBA programs: KU Leuven offers an Executive MBA program, which is a part-time program designed for experienced professionals. The program lasts for two years, and it consists of a mix of on-campus and online classes. The program covers topics such as finance, marketing, strategy, and leadership.
- Duration of their MBA programs: 2 years
- Cost: The tuition fee for the Executive MBA program is €38,000.
- Enrolment: The program has an enrolment of around 60 students.
- Admissions requirements: Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, at least five years of relevant work experience, and a good command of English.
- GMAT: GMAT is not required, but applicants are required to take a KU Leuven admissions test.
- Application deadline: The application deadline is usually in June.
- Start date: The program starts in September.
- Study mode: Part-time, on-campus and online.
- Student body: KU Leuven has a diverse student body, with students from over 140 countries. The university has a strong focus on internationalization and offers various international programs and partnerships.
- Minority percentage: Information not available.
- Average work experience of students: The average work experience of students in the Executive MBA program is around 14 years.
- Rankings: KU Leuven is consistently ranked as one of the top universities in Europe and the world. The Faculty of Economics and Business is also highly ranked, for example, it is currently ranked 42nd in the Financial Times Global MBA Rankings.
- Admissions: Admissions to the Executive MBA program at KU Leuven is competitive, and applicants are evaluated based on their academic background, work experience, and motivation.
- Accreditations: The Faculty of Economics and Business at KU Leuven is accredited by AACSB and EQUIS.
- The language of instruction: English
- Faculty: The Faculty of Economics and Business at KU Leuven has over 100 faculty members, many of whom are recognized experts in their fields. The faculty members come from various countries and have diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Tuition fees: €38,000 for the entire program.
- Curriculum: The Executive MBA program at KU Leuven covers a wide range of topics, including finance, marketing, strategy, and leadership. The program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of business concepts and practices, as well as the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today’s global business environment.
- Alumni, Salary and Jobs information, Employment statistics: Information not available.
- Reputation: KU Leuven is widely recognized as one of the top universities in Europe and the world. The Faculty of Economics and Business is also highly regarded, and its Executive MBA program is well-respected in the business community. The university has a strong reputation for academic excellence, research, and innovation.
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Introduction
Information: In 2025, KU Leuven will celebrate its six hundredth anniversary. This makes it, together with its sister university UC Louvain, one of the oldest universities in Europe. It is also the oldest university in the Netherlands and in the whole world of all the Catholic universities in existence. The University of Louvain was officially founded by the bull published by Pope Martin V on December 9, 1425. The city of Louvain, with the support of Duke John IV of Brabant and the municipal clergy, had requested authorization for the foundation . At KU Leuven, teaching and research takes place in almost all disciplines. Education is organized by 15 faculties. Research takes place in departments and research groups. The faculties and departments are organized into 3 groups: Human Sciences, Science and Technology and Biomedical Sciences. KU Leuven has 14 campuses spread across 10 cities in Flanders. Doctoral courses are organized in doctoral schools. Research takes place in departments and research groups. With a university-wide policy plan, KU Leuven sets a clear goal and direction for further development as an ambitious, internationally oriented and research-intensive university for years to come.  1- TRULY INTERNATIONAL 2- FUTURE-FOCUSED EDUCATION 3- GO DIGITAL. 4- INTERDISCIPLINARITY 5- DURABILITY Partnership : Besides the university, KU Leuven also includes the University Hospitals (UZ Leuven) and the Knowledge and Technology Transfer Service (LRD). They work in collaboration with renowned universities, research institutes, organizations and companies at home and abroad. Mission: KU Leuven is an autonomous university. It was founded in 1425. It was born of and has grown within the Catholic tradition. From its Christian view of the world and the human, KU Leuven endeavours to be a place for open discussion of social, philosophical and ethical issues and a critical centre of reflection in and for the Catholic community. KU Leuven encourages personal initiative and critical reflection in a culture of idea exchange, cooperation, solidarity and academic freedom. It pursues a proactive diversity policy for its students and staff. It aims to actively participate in public and cultural debate and in the advancement of a knowledge-based society. It puts its expertise to the service of society, with particular consideration for its most vulnerable members. KU Leuven carries out its academic activities at various campuses, research parks and hospital facilities in close cooperation with the members of the KU Leuven Association and with its hospital partners. Programs:
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- Advanced Master’s Program
- PhD
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One review on “KU Leuven”
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Paulo Bernardino
•Provides all the required (and even more) structure, services and working environment for a good research to be developed. Excellent support for international students.
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