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 Tuesday, 21st of April, at 19:30, we will be hosting our annual Irish Film Festival with the award winning film, Blue Road, which tells the story of Irish writer Edna O'Brien as she recounts her controversial life, novels, love affairs, and stardom through personal journals read by actress Jessie Buckley. The screening will be followed by drinks reception. Click below for the trailer...
Fever Events is putting on a series of string-quartet Candlelight Concerts in Irish College Leuven's historic auditorium throughout the months of February and March. Concerts include tributes to legendary musical acts and composers of the past and present, such as Vivaldi, Coldplay, Queen, ABBA, Imagine Dragons, and Ludovico Einaudi, as well as a special Valentine's Day programme. Click this button for more information on concert dates and times or to purchase a ticket.
Irish College Leuven will welcome Trinity College Dublin's MBA programme for its annual stay at the College. This year, the group will be working with Javier Marcos in a classroom setting before venturing out to Brussels to gain a better understanding of the connections between the EU and business and the area around Ieper to visit key World War I sites.
University of Westminster International Relations and Democratic Politics returns once again to Irish College Leuven in order to place themselves at the very heart of European government. There, they will visit all of the main European institutions, including the European Parliament, European Commission, and European Council.
Irish College Leuven is excited to welcome back the combined UCC and DCU translation programme for its annual visit. The students will get a first-hand opportunity to see all of the translation and language opportunities that exist at the EU-level and will learn about a number of different programmes and scholarships that they can apply to upon completing their degree.
Irish College Leuven will welcome University of Central Florida's Business and Marketing programme for its first visit to Leuven! This programme contains a little bit of everything, including trips to world-famous Belgian cities like Brugge, Antwerp, and Brussels, as well as planned visits to Amsterdam and the far-west of Germany. There are also tons of business visits and academic sessions in and around Leuven.
Irish College Leuven looks forward to welcoming back the second James Madison University group this year. After a fantastic visit from the Comparative Education programme, we are bringing in JMU's Computer and Business Programme for its second stay with us in our facilities in Leuven. The programme's highlights include visits to many local businesses and the European Union, but also includes day trips to Amsterdam and Aachen (Germany).
Irish College Leuven and Northeastern University (Boston, Massachusetts) will team up for a third year to provide a unique opportunity for students to explore the intersection of data management, analysis, and international policy in the administrative center of the European Union. This programme includes additional trips to Strasbourg (France) and Luxembourg City.
Mid-May, Irish College Leuven will welcome Lehigh University's Global Marketing programme back for their yearly visit to Leuven. This programme spans the course of a month and a nice mix of classroom time and other Belgian cities, such as Brussels, Antwerp, and Brugge.