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
Technological University Dublin's Msc. in Food Science programme has been been sending groups from Dublin to our campus in Leuven for over 20 years! This year, we worked with the programme's group leaders to create a varied and memorable itinerary centred on 'Food Safety' and EU legislation surrounding this immeasurably important concept.
Munster Technological University's MBA programme will return to Irish College Leuven for its annual European Residency Programme. This year, we have arranged for MTU's students to visit Nike, DHL, and A InBev, in addition to trips out to Ieper and to the European Union in Brussels.
Northern Ireland's College of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has been been sending groups to our campus in Leuven for over 20 years! This year, we worked with the programme's leader, Ian McMaw, to create a varied and memorable itinerary centred on agricultural policy and the future of European farming.
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!