Master in Laws (LLM) (Leuven)

The Master in Laws (LLM) at KU Leuven is a master's degree for students with a bachelor's in law. It takes one year to complete and is taught in English.

The curriculum covers subjects like international law, human rights, and European law. Students develop skills in legal research, analysis, and problem-solving, and participate in hands-on activities like moot courts and case studies.

Graduates can pursue careers as lawyers, legal advisors, policy analysts, or human rights specialists, working for organizations like the European Union, the United Nations, or law firms.

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, founded in 1425 and located in the lively university town of Leuven, blends deep historical roots with a forward-looking research culture. With around 58,000 students across 16 faculties, KU Leuven offers a compact campus experience inside a dynamic European setting. The university's size and reputation mean students can access a broad academic community while still finding close mentorship and collaboration opportunities.

KU Leuven provides roughly 180 programs spanning humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, law and medicine, and is particularly strong in biotechnology, nanotechnology and renewable energy research. Over 11,000 international students contribute to a diverse learning environment and can choose many English-taught options. State-of-the-art laboratories, interdisciplinary research centers and partnerships with industry and international institutions create practical pathways from study to research projects, internships and postgraduate employment.

Student life in Leuven combines academic intensity with cultural vibrancy: historic streets, student clubs, and an active arts scene make it easy to connect and grow outside the classroom. The university offers dedicated support for international arrivals, language courses, scholarship guidance and career services that help students translate academic work into professional outcomes. For students seeking rigorous academics, strong research infrastructure and an international campus in the heart of Europe, KU Leuven delivers a supportive, opportunity-rich environment.