Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL)

Ask about the level (undergraduate or graduate) before you register as most courses will be taught in French. Don't be shy to ask classmates for notes or help.

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Belgacom, the local phone company, charges far too much to give you a number, and they charge again when you cancel the line at the end of your stay. Even if you don't phone a lot, you pay every month, and it's quite a lot. Try to live in a flat where they already have a phone ! Local supermarkets are expensive : they're well aware of the fact tat most students have no car, and therefore have no choice : they shop in Louvain. Find friends to go shopping in the surrounding malls.

Maybe more information about the culture and traditions, especifically in this campus.

One recommendation could be to improve the inscription system, give more information about the courses and teachers.

In general the expenses were similar to those I incur in Austria. I spent more on travelly due to the simple fact that I travelled more than I usually do