Welcome to Irish College Leuven
Situated in the academic heart of Leuven, Belgium, we are a vibrant hub for learning and collaboration. We specialise in designing and delivering tailored international education and training programmes for universities, professional bodies, and public sector organisations worldwide, creating inspiring experiences that encourate growth, connection, and purpose. In addition, we provide comfortable modern accommodation in our 59 spacious rooms, complete with a buffet breakfast each morning, while also offering the ideal environment for professional seminars, conferences, and networking in our state-of-the-art conference spaces. Finally, we also celebrate Ireland’s rich heritage through a dynamic calendar of annual cultural and artistic events
Upcoming Events and Visiting Groups
On our programmes in Identities and Cultures of Europe you will investigate questions of identity in the context of European and related cultures, and develop effective intercultural and interdisciplinary competencies for successful engagements with diverse audiences. You will take part in an international field trip to Irish College Leuven and you will have the option of a work placement as part of your programme (Masters only), which will further advance your network and real-life experiences.
The Northern and Western Regional Assembly works with key stakeholders at EU, national, regional and local level to optimise and accelerate regional development. They make an annual trip to Irish College Leuven so that they can explore the European Union in Brussels and make connections to help benefit the region in the future.
The ILR/UCD Semester in Dublin Program is the educational centerpiece of a comprehensive collaboration between the ILR School at Cornell University and the Lochlann Quinn School of Business at University College Dublin. The ILR/UCD Semester in Dublin Program is unique among study abroad options at Cornell. It is the product of careful planning and close collaboration between two internationally renowned schools devoted to understanding and illuminating issues of work and workplace relations. This programme is split between time in Ireland and a couple of days at Irish College Leuven in Belgium.
Irish College Leuven looks forward to proudly welcoming the Western Development Commission (WDC) and a select group of regional stakeholders for an intensive two-day visit to Belgium. Designed specifically for the WDC, this initiative aims to foster strategic relationships within key European institutions, driving growth, innovation, and sustainability across Western Ireland’s economy.
Irish College Leuven will welcome the inaugural group of students from Appalachian State Univeristy, who are coming out to Belgium to participate in a unique and timely programme focusing on the AI and digital transformation within European marketing. We look forward to working with App State and hope that this is the beginning of a long-lasting partnership.
The Dúiche 2026 Workshop at Irish College Leuven combines reflective lectures, discussions, study visits, and hands-on case studies to support the development of internationally competitive, place-based European enterprises, with a focus on sustainable innovation in marginal regions. It is designed for development agency executives, community practitioners, public officials, and policymakers working across economic, social, and cultural development in the EU. Please click here for more information and to sign up!