KU Leuven Science@Leuven Scholarship 2026-2027 (Belgium)
KU Leuven's Faculty of Science and its alumni fund award international students up to EUR 12,000 a year for selected science master's programmes. Applications for the programme and the scholarship close on 15 February; the 2026-2027 round is closed.
Offered by KU Leuven Faculty of Science (Science@Leuven Fund)Last checked 13 Oct 2026
Renewal for the second master year with excellent first-year results
For Nigerian applicants
This award text does not list the nationalities it accepts. Check the eligible-countries section on the provider's own page before spending anything on documents. This is masters funding, so you would be applying with B.Sc, B.A, B.Eng, LLB, MBBS or HND. An English test (TOEFL) is mentioned in the requirements. Many Nigerian graduates are waived on a medium-of-instruction letter, but that is the university's decision, not the award's — confirm it before booking.
About the scholarship
KU Leuven's Faculty of Science and its alumni fund award international students up to EUR 12,000 a year for selected science master's programmes. Applications for the programme and the scholarship close on 15 February; the 2026-2027 round is closed.
Scholarship summary
Level of study: Masters (science programmes)
Provider: KU Leuven Faculty of Science (Science@Leuven Fund)
Study in: Belgium
Deadline: 15 February each year (programme and scholarship applications); the 2026-2027 round is closed
Value: Up to EUR 12,000 for one year, renewable for the second master year with excellent results
Duration: One year, renewable once for the second master year
Language: English — TOEFL iBT 94, IELTS Academic 7.0 or Cambridge 185
Fields: Astronomy and Astrophysics; Biophysics, Biochemistry and Biotechnology; Biology; Chemistry; Geography; Geology; Mathematics; Physics; Statistics and Data Science; Sustainable Development
Eligible countries: International students with a bachelor's degree from a non-Belgian university (no country list published)
What the scholarship covers
Up to EUR 12,000 for one academic year
Renewal for the second master year with excellent first-year results
Who can apply
A bachelor's degree from a non-Belgian university that gives access to the chosen master's
No previous study or work at KU Leuven, and no master's degree or PhD yet
Excellent study results
English at TOEFL iBT 94, IELTS Academic 7.0 or Cambridge 185 (exemptions for English-taught degrees from listed countries)
Two reference letters from professors and a strong motivation letter
Admission to an eligible science master's programme
How to apply
Apply for the master's programme through the KU Leuven application tool, uploading transcripts, course descriptions, two reference letters and a motivation letter
Once you receive the confirmation email, register for the Science@Leuven Scholarship on the Faculty of Science website and attach that email
Complete both steps before 15 February; shortlisted candidates are interviewed online
Information checked on the official website on 17 September 2026. Confirm the current call there before applying.
Ready to apply
Apply on wet.kuleuven.be
Applications close 15 February 2027. Check the current call before you start — terms change between cycles.
Details quoted from the award's published terms, last reviewed 13 Oct 2026. Deadlines and amounts change between cycles — confirm on the official website before you apply.
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