Key points

A balanced academic calendar 

A reform of the academic calendar with a logical organisation of teaching and learning, exams and breaks leads to more effective learning, more time for reflection, less stress.  Read more...

Less focus on evaluation, more on education

We build an evaluation culture that truly helps students grow.  “Learn more, evaluate smarter” is our compass. Read more...

Basic funding for ZAP

We rethink project funding by the Special Research Fund and implement solutions to support sustainable and high-quality research. Read more...

Less work pressure

We restore the work-life balance, hold fewer meetings and embed the right to disconnect. Read more...

Active and supportive career policy

We offer growth opportunities, stability and future-oriented career paths for all staff. Read more...

Also in the programme...

Research infrastructure as a driver of innovation

Access to modern research facilities is crucial. We invest strategically and with foresight in robust infrastructure. Read more...

Strengthening ZAP integration

International professors are granted a teaching- and service-free semester to learn Dutch and integrate sustainably. Read more...

Supporting international students and staff

We welcome students and staff from all around the world on all our campuses. Read more...

Vice rector for administrative simplification

A new position focuses on administrative simplification: simplicity facilitates better work. Read more...

Reinforcing local strategy

Faculties, departments and campuses are the cornerstones for future-oriented strategic policy. Trust is important. Read more...

Ensuring student well-being

Students, wherever they study at KU Leuven, deserve appropriate help and support. Read more...

KU Leuven Engage

University-wide cooperation on diversity, sustainability and service learning strengthens the effectiveness of these policy areas. Read more...

UZ Leuven and UPC as partners in healthcare

The university hospitals are closely connected to our educational and research missions. Strong together in healthcare and science. Read more...

Achieving impact via LRD: innovation in action

From lab to society: KU Leuven Research & Development stimulates impactful valorisation. Read more...

Investing in teacher training

We are strengthening the educational master's programs and teacher training in collaboration with the KU Leuven Association. Read more... 

Higher education for 1 million young people

Through the Global University Academy we aim to educate young people in refugee camps by 2038. Education as a leverage. Read more...