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  • Kelly Powell

    I loved moving to Brussels. But after a while I felt homesick. On InterNations I met a bunch of people from the US. That helped a lot.

Our Friendly Community of Expatriates in Leuven Welcomes You!

Facts about Expat Life and the Local Economy in Leuven Goededag, salut and welcome to our community for Leuven expats! Our unique resource at InterNations enables members to link up with expats and global minds in some 390 communities across the world. Our members can help you navigate the somewhat daunting task of moving abroad by providing knowledgeable answers to all your questions about life in Leuven, the capital of the Flemish Brabant province in Belgium. We're here to help you every step of the way. From completing the necessary paperwork and arriving in Leuven, to finding accommodation and establishing an excellent quality of life, InterNations members can help you find the answers!

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Why you'll love InterNations in Leuven

6,955
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monthly events
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and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Join Our Exciting Events in Leuven

Attend our monthly events and activities for Leuven expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Let's get in the Easter mood and try out some Italian specialities at the one of the best Italian restaurants in Leuven centrum. (...) Protected content (...) is located in a quiet pedestrian street
Apr 26, 2025, 7:30 PM
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Apr 27, 2025, 1:00 PM
20 attendees
Finally warm weather and outside gatherings are upon us. Let's enjoy it together at HAL 5! Joint me for a drink or two with old friends and new! If you've not been to HAL 5 you're in for a treat. Th
May 4, 2025, 2:00 PM
34 attendees
How about an afternoon walk in the botanical gardens of Leuven with some classical music and a glass of cava. Enjoy the company of friends with flowers in full bloom. We later end up at a cosy place

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Do you like culture and music? Books? Food? Or is having a relaxed coffee and a chat more your thing? Whatever you're into, we've got the group for you. So go ahead and do more of what you love in Leuven - or learn something new!

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Facts about Expat Life and the Local Economy in Leuven

Leuven is a thriving city with plenty to do for everyone. Its many attractions include cultural monuments (including historic abbeys and churches), six breweries (including Stella Artois), plenty of fascinating museums and galleries, Belgium's oldest botanical garden dating from 1738, many parks, and the magnificent Kolen forest. As home to the KU Leuven, a major institute for academic research and education, much of the buoyant local economy centers on spin-offs from this, including biotech and ICT companies. It is a pedestrian and cycle-friendly city, with a maximum speed limit of 30 km per hour in the city center.

Make Friends and Build Your Social Network in Leuven with InterNations!

By networking with fellow expats in Leuven through InterNations, you can learn all you need to know about your new life abroad. Our members, adhering to our principles of friendliness, respect, polite behavior, and trust, can help to guide you through every aspect of life in Leuven. Your questions can be answered here, whether they relate to healthcare, education or the Leuven social life. You can also arrange to meet fellow expats face-to-face, in a safe, secure environment, by attending InterNations Official Events in Leuven or joining like-minded InterNations Groups, based on your hobbies and interests. Whether you enjoy dining out, walking, shopping, traditional markets, cycling or cultural trips, there is something for everyone.

  • Kelly Powell

    I loved moving to Brussels. But after a while I felt homesick. On InterNations I met a bunch of people from the US. That helped a lot.

  • Maria Lombardi

    You can really get lost in the "capital of Europe" - InterNations helped me to get settled and to make a lot of expat friends.

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