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Facts and figures Why choose KU Leuven? Networks and partnerships Working at KU Leuven All about KU Leuven KU Leuven donates 25,000 euros for disaster relief after devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet KU Leuven donates 25,000 euros to humanitarian organisations providing relief for victims of the devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet. The donation is allocated equally to MSF (doctors without borders) and the Red Cross, two organisations that provide emergency assistance to the population affected by the floods. Support a cause At KU Leuven and UZ Leuven, our researchers and students work together to develop new insights and sustainable innovations. With over 200 charities, we drive progress in education and research, healthcare and culture, at home and far beyond. Our aim is to help society face current and future challenges, an endeavour in which you can support us. I want to make a donation 600 years of KU Leuven In 2025, we celebrated six centuries of wonder and curiosity. The year was packed with activities for young and old alike and kicked off with our festive weekend “KU Leuven Inside”. We organised an art and science trail, held a large-scale cantus for alumni and presented fascinating exhibitions on the past and present of our university. We continue to write our history. Ready for a new century full of questions and answers, because knowledge knows no end. A look back on 600 years of KU Leuven Life at KU Leuven Get to know your study or work environment at KU Leuven. Find information on accommodation, practical matters, finances, cultural aspects and more. All aspects of life at KU Leuven Student life on other campuses Chat with our students KU Leuven Global Together with our multinational staff, alumni and student body, we work tirelessly to ensure that a global perspective is interwoven into every part of KU Leuven’s mission. Discover the benefits for you