Université Catholique de Louvain - UClouvain (reviews)

Living in a city made by and for the university. Everything is easy of access and understanding, you’ll quickly find a sense of community and shared experience. there is a large choice of fields, classes and activities.

I graduated from UCLouvain (ESPO Faculty) in 2014 with a Master’s degree in Economics, and it was a really formative experience for me.
What stood out most was how intellectually challenging the program was. It pushed me to think critically, work independently, and develop strong analytical and writing skills. The interdisciplinary environment was also a big plus—you’re constantly exposed to different perspectives, which makes the learning experience richer. I appreciated the opportunity to take a course in Namur University as well as the Louvain School of Management during my program.

Louvain-la-Neuve itself has a very student-focused atmosphere, which makes it easy to connect with others and feel part of a community. When taking French courses, I also connected with students from other faculties. At the same time, the system expects you to be proactive—there’s a lot of independence, and you need to take ownership of your studies.

Overall, it’s a great place if you’re motivated, curious, and looking for a rigorous academic experience that really prepares you to think, not just memorize.

Most of my classes were in small groups, usually between 20 and 40 students, which made it easier to participate and stay focused. Only two classes had more than 50 students, so overall, it felt quite personal.

I appreciated the mix between more creative communication classes (like building a campaign for an NGO) and more structured, corporate ones, such as how governments can launch communication plans. That balance made the program feel both practical and diverse.

The slides from most teachers were clear, and some really made an effort to design them in a visually appealing way, which helped a lot during lectures. However, we had one group project with 10 people, and honestly, that felt too large to work efficiently — smaller groups would’ve worked better.

Outside of class, the university events created a great atmosphere — friendly and engaging. The university’s intranet was also very well-organized and useful, which made navigating classes and resources easier.

I would definitely recommend this university, especially if you’re interested in experiencing the typical Belgian student environment. It’s a good place to study if you’re looking for a mix of academic structure and a friendly, open atmosphere.

Really interesting, plus lots of opportunities, like an Erasmus, an internship (which you can also do abroad) so it’s really relative to real life. I also did a baccalaureate in management sciences and it was great.