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FAQFrequently asked questions
Please note that the information given below does not apply to exchange students (Erasmus etc.), who should refer to www.uclouvain.be/en-359527.
Bachelor’s programme candidates (first cycle) I have completed my secondary education in my own country. May I start a Bachelor’s programme at UCL?
Yes, provided that you meet the basic admission requirements (see http://www.uclouvain.be/en-admission) and that you obtain equivalence of your secondary school leaving certificate from the French Community of Belgium (for further information, go to www.equivalences.cfwb.be).
How do I find the programme that’s right for me?
By consulting the list of Bachelor’s programmes offered at UCL (hwww.uclouvain.be/en-programme-bacheliers-2011). Make sure you meet the special admission requirements listed under “Admission” in the left-hand menu on each programme page. If you are unsure, take a look at the page “Finding the course that’s right for me”: www.uclouvain.be/en-393994.
What exactly do I have to do to enrol?
What documents do I need to provide when applying for admission to UCL?
You can find the list of documents to be provided at www.uclouvain.be/en-357535.
Are there restrictions on access to any Bachelor’s programmes?
Yes, for non-residents there are restrictions on the Physiotherapy, Veterinary Medicine, and Speech and Language Therapy programmes. For further information, go to www.uclouvain.be/22310.
Do I need to know French to enrol in a Bachelor's programme at UCL?
Yes, because the language of instruction at UCL is French. Generally speaking, Language Level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required: see www.uclouvain.be/en-353486.
Are there any facilities for learning French at UCL?
If you are a student at UCL, the French classes organized by UCL’s Language Institute (ILV) are open to you: see www.uclouvain.be/en-323234.html.
Are there any Bachelor's programmes in English?
No, all UCL Bachelor’s programmes are taught in French.
How much does it cost to study at UCL?
Course fees vary depending on the cycle (undergraduate, graduate, PhD) and your nationality (EU or non-EU). You can find further details at www.uclouvain.be/en-357747.
Master’s or Advanced Master’s programme candidates (second cycle) I would like to do a Master’s programme at UCL. How do I know if I am eligible?
First make sure you meet the basic admission requirements at www.uclouvain.be/en-admission. Then go to the presentation page for the programme you wish to take (via www.uclouvain.be/en-programme-masters-2011 or www.uclouvain.be/en-masters-complementaires-2011) and click on “Admission” in the left-hand menu to find out the admission requirements specific to that programme.
How do I find the programme that’s right for me?
By consulting the lists of Master’s and Advanced Master’s programmes organized at UCL (Master’s: www.uclouvain.be/en-programme-masters-2011, Advanced Master’s: www.uclouvain.be/en-masters-complementaires-2011). Make sure you meet the specific admission requirements listed under “Admission” in the left-hand menu on each individual programme page. If you are unsure, take a look at the page “Finding the course that’s right for me”: www.uclouvain.be/en-393994.
What exactly do I have to do to enrol?
What documents do I need to provide when applying for admission to UCL?
You can find the list of documents to be provided at www.uclouvain.be/en-357535
Do I need degree equivalence to get into a Master’s or Advanced Master’s programme?
No, equivalence is only required for enrolment in a Bachelor’s programme.
Do I need to know French to enrol in a Master’s programme at UCL?
In most cases, yes, because the language of instruction at UCL is French. Generally speaking, Language Level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required: see www.uclouvain.be/en-353486. However, some programmes are taught in English (see below), for which no knowledge of French is required. Similarly, it is not always necessary to know French to do a PhD.
Are there any facilities for learning French at UCL?
If you are a student at UCL, the French classes organized by UCL’s Language Institute (ILV) are open to you: see www.uclouvain.be/en-323234.html.
Do I need to know English to enrol in a Master’s programme at UCL?
No, except for a few specific programmes, specifically management.
Are there any Master’s or Advanced Master’s programmes in English?
Yes, about ten programmes are taught entirely in English. See the list at www.uclouvain.be/en-37814.
How much does it cost to study at UCL?
Course fees vary depending on the cycle (undergraduate, graduate, PhD) and your nationality (EU or non-EU). You can find further details at www.uclouvain.be/en-357747.
What do I need to do if I wish to study for a PhD at UCL?
The first step is to find a PhD supervisor. Then you will need to submit two applications: one scientific, to your subject-specific doctoral committee, and the other administrative, to the Student Office. You can find further details at www.uclouvain.be/en-351474. What documents do I need to provide when applying for admission to a PhD programme?
You can find the list of documents to be provided at www.uclouvain.be/en-357535
Do I need degree equivalence to get into a PhD programme?
No, equivalence is only required for enrolment in a Bachelor’s programme.
Do I need to know French to enrol in a PhD programme at UCL?
The language of instruction at UCL is French. For most programmes, Language Level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required: see www.uclouvain.be/en-353486. However, it is not always necessary to know French to do a PhD. Are there any facilities for learning French at UCL?
If you are a student at UCL, the French classes organized by UCL’s Language Institute (ILV) are open to you: see www.uclouvain.be/en-323234.html.
International researchers/lecturers What do I need to do if I wish to undertake postdoctoral research at UCL?
Before considering applying for a particular research grant, the first step is to find a supervisor who is willing to accept you as part of his or her research unit. You can identify teams working in your research field via the thematic brochures or the “UCL research inventory” tool. We also suggest you browse the web pages of the UCL Research Institutes and Research Centres. How do I finance my postdoctoral research visit to UCL?
There are a number of options for funding international mobility. Depending on your profile (your country of origin, your field of research, how long you wish to spend at UCL, etc.), you can submit an application to a variety of organizations offering financial assistance. Once you’ve made contact with your future UCL supervisor, UCL’s Euraxess Service Centre (euraxess@uclouvain.be) will be able to help you identify the financing schemes for which you may be eligible and can also help you prepare your application in certain cases. Do I need a work permit to do postdoctoral research at UCL?
Any individual who is not a national of one of the member states of the European Economic Area (EEA) is required to hold a valid work permit in order to work in Belgium, with the exception of researchers who come to Belgium under the terms of a hosting agreement (scientific visa).
Who is responsible for applying for the work permit?
This work permit must be obtained before arrival and requires a special procedure. The Human Resources Department is responsible for submitting applications to the relevant Belgian ministry. The procedure for obtaining a permit and the timescale may vary, depending on the status of the individual in question and whether or not the future employee is a Belgian resident.
How long does it take to obtain a visa? Depending on the type of visa requested, the processing time can vary from two or three weeks to three months. The scientific visa procedure is fastest and also grants exemption from the work permit requirement.
Where does UCL stand in international rankings?
UCL is placed 124th in the QS 2010 world ranking, and 2nd in the ranking of comprehensive French-speaking universities. What’s more, it is one of only 20 European universities to have been awarded the ECTS quality label.
Does UCL offer grants to international students?
UCL does not award grants to international students wishing to undertake Bachelor’s or Master’s (including Advanced Master’s) degree programmes. However, there are some organizations that offer financial assistance to Master’s students. See www.uclouvain.be/en-326654.html. Does UCL offer any accommodation?
UCL has its own furnished accommodation reserved for students enrolled at UCL. Private rented accommodation is also available. For further information, go to www.uclouvain.be/en-logement.
What budget do I need for an academic year?
The annual budget for a single person is estimated at 9,500 euros. More information at
Do I have to be Catholic or Christian to enrol at UCL?
Absolutely not. UCL welcomes students of all religions.
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21/12/2011
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