Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (UNIVERSITY OF LEUVEN)

Don't spend your money in the begining of the master!! Many students get all excited about the fact of meeting new ppl from all over the world and that stuff, and go out everyday (lunch, coffees, etc). Before you realize you've spent up to twice you thought on spending everymonth! You can save a lot of money in food by shopping in supermarkets like Lidl, Aldy or Colruyt and then cooking home. Organizing parties at the student residence is also a good alternative to going out...

When it comes to travelling, ask for a "Go-pass" at any railway station: it's the cheapest way to travel inside Belgium. If you want to take part in organised travels outside Belgium, no doubt you shoul become a member of Pangaea.

Housing service only helps students with scholarships.Others like me withour scholarships are supposed to arrange accomodation themselves.The university residences are very good.

Rent a second-hand bycicle in Leuven. To travel in Belgium by train, buy the go-pass. To go abroad, travel in eurolines (bus) or in ryanair.

everyone spoke english, but not at ease. I could easily comunicate, but not improve my english. I tried to learn flemmish, but had to quit the classes because of my final project. I understand a little but speak almost nothing of flemmish/dutch.