Overview
The Science@Leuven Scholarship is offered for the following degree level:
Master’s Degree (Graduate level)
Description
The Science@Leuven Scholarship is offered for the following degree level:
Master’s Degree (Graduate level)
All applicants must apply for one of the eligible Master’s programmes at the KU Leuven Faculty of Science.
Eligibility
To qualify for the Science@Leuven Scholarship, applicants must meet the following conditions:
Additional Information
Degree Level
The Science@Leuven Scholarship is offered for the following degree level:
Master’s Degree (Graduate level)
All applicants must apply for one of the eligible Master’s programmes at the KU Leuven Faculty of Science.
Available Subjects
The scholarship is open for students applying to the following KU Leuven Master’s programmes:
Master of Astronomy and Astrophysics
Master of Biology
Master of Biophysics, Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Master of Chemistry
Master of Geography (KU Leuven home students only)
Master of Geology (KU Leuven home students only)
Master of Mathematics
Master of Physics
Master of Statistics and Data Science
Master of Sustainable Development
Benefits
The scholarship provides the following financial support:
1. Tuition Fee Waiver
Non-EEA students receive a partial tuition fee waiver.
They will pay a fixed fee of €1,651.10 in 2025–2026 (fee for 2026–27 not yet announced).
EEA students do not receive an additional waiver beyond the allowance.
2. Annual Allowance
€12,000 per academic year
Awarded for up to two years, depending on good academic performance in the first year.
3. Scholarship Duration
Up to two consecutive academic years (full Master’s duration).
4. Number of Scholarships
Varies yearly depending on available funds.
Eligible Nationalities
Open to applicants of all nationalities.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Science@Leuven Scholarship, applicants must meet the following conditions:
Academic Requirements
Must meet KU Leuven’s admission requirements for the chosen programme.
Must have excellent academic results (equivalent to Distinction at KU Leuven).
Must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a non-Belgian university.
Must not already hold a Master’s degree or PhD.
Language Requirements
Strong English proficiency:
TOEFL iBT: Minimum 94 (19 reading, 18 listening, 19 speaking, 21 writing)
IELTS: Minimum 7 overall (6.5 reading, 6 listening, 6 speaking, 6 writing)
Other Requirements
Must not have studied or worked at KU Leuven before.
Must be willing to act as an ambassador for the Science@Leuven programme.
Application Procedure
Applications Open: 1 October 2025
Deadline: 15 February 2026
Applicants must complete two separate applications:
Step 1: Apply for a KU Leuven Master’s Programme
Submit your application via the KU Leuven application portal .
Upload all required admission documents.
You will receive a confirmation email once your programme application is submitted.
This email must be uploaded later in the scholarship form.
Step 2: Apply for the Science@Leuven Scholarship
Submit the required documents:
Completed scholarship registration form
Confirmation email of Master’s programme application
Transcript of Records with credit and grading details
Description of relevant prior coursework (½–1 page)
Two recommendation letters from internationally renowned professors
Motivation letter explaining academic goals and interest in KU Leuven
Your application is complete only after receiving a registration confirmation email for the scholarship.
Selection Process
The multi-stage selection process includes:
Eligibility check after Master’s programme admission
Academic ranking by Programme Directors
Evaluation of motivation, academics, English level, and recommendations
Shortlisting for online interviews (around 8 candidates)
Final ranking and selection by the Science@Leuven Fund Board
Final results are expected by early May 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions Faqs
Is the Science@Leuven Scholarship fully funded? No. It is a partial scholarship offering a partial tuition waiver + €12,000 yearly allowance.
Can I apply without English test results? No. TOEFL/IELTS scores meeting the minimum requirements are mandatory.
Do I need admission first to apply for the scholarship? You can apply for the scholarship after submitting the programme application, but you will only be considered after you are formally admitted.
Can students from any country apply? Yes, the scholarship is open to all nationalities.
How competitive is the scholarship? Highly competitive. Only a small number of students are shortlisted each year, and selection is based primarily on academic excellence.
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Funding
Partial Funding
Organization
KU Leuven
Degree
Masters
Subjects
All Subjects
Nationality
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Country
Belgium
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