Your life in Leuven, sorted.
Housing, food, transport, student life, money and everything else you need to make Leuven feel like home.
Quick start
New to Leuven?
Arriving for university? Work through these essentials in order.
- 1
Find accommodation
Search listings and compare neighbourhoods.
- 2
Register in Leuven
City registration as a new resident.
- 3
Set up your phone
Local SIM or eSIM plan.
- 4
Open a bank account
A local account makes daily life easier.
- 5
Get a bike
Buy or rent — your main transport in Leuven.
- 6
Find your supermarket
Plan a weekly shop that fits your budget.
- 7
Set up university essentials
Student card, accounts and systems.
- 8
Find your student community
Clubs, societies and sports.
Explore Leuven
Everything, in one place
Eight sections covering the parts of student life that actually take up your time.
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