Research internships at KU Leuven
Are you looking for an alternative academic avenue abroad?
Explore tuition-free research internships at one of Europe's oldest and most research-intensive universities! These opportunities are exclusively available to students from selected partner institutions. Regardless of your field or academic level, take the next step in your academic journey at KU Leuven!
- Research stay for students
- Tuition-free
- All levels of study
- Flexible timing
- All major research areas at Europe's most innovative university
Find your internship
Explore our open vacancies across a wide range of research areas in our projects portal below.
Undergraduate internships
An undergraduate programme at KU Leuven refers to a bachelor's degree programme that typically lasts three to four years. It focuses on providing students with basic knowledge and skills in their chosen field of study.
Graduate internships
Graduate programmes at KU Leuven refer to advanced academic degrees, primarily master's and doctoral programmes. They are intended for students who have completed their undergraduate studies and wish to deepen their knowledge in a specific field.
Apply now!
Have you found your internship? Submit your application at least 4 months before the start of your internship. Eligible students from the selected range of partner institutions who successfully apply through this page will receive a tuition fee waiver.
Application Guide