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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.

InterNations — A Community for American Expats in Leuven

Hello to all Americans in Leuven! Are you interested in getting to know fellow expats in Leuven? Looking for advice from other Americans, e.g. wondering if there are any bars in Leuven which will be showing your favorite baseball or American football team’s upcoming match or where to go in town for st■ turkey?

Although Leuven has lots to offer, you might be wondering where and how you can meet other Americans in the city. Luckily, InterNations is here to make this easier for you! You’re warmly invited to join the InterNations community. Within our international network in Leuven, there’s a vibrant circle of American expats from all regions of USA, including New York City, Los Angeles, and beyond.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Leuven

6,823
members in Leuven
273
American members
5
monthly events
4
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Connect at Our Events in Leuven

Attend our monthly events and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expats and fellow Americans in Leuven. From sailing to spirituality, there is sure to be something for everyone! In most communities, there are also monthly Newcomers’ Events especially for those who have recently joined the American community in Leuven. Take this chance to mingle and meet other expats and global minds in Leuven.

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
4 attendees
Apr 27, 2025, 1:00 PM
21 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
33 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

Want to meet other Americans at our events?

Why Americans move abroad … (and do they like it?)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys for expats — Expat Insider — where we ask people living around the world about every aspect of expat life. We’ve rounded up key facts about the typical American expat: what motivated them to move to a new country, what they enjoy about life abroad, as well as what they struggle with the most.

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    From United States of America, living in Leuven
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    From United States of America, living in Leuven
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    From United States of America, living in Leuven
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    From United States of America, living in Leuven
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    From United States of America, living in Leuven

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Find People Who Share Your Passions

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Find other Americans to share your hobbies with

Enjoy the International Experience with InterNations

  • Browse our network of members to get to know American expats in Leuven and connect with others.
  • Take part in our expat forums to get firsthand tips and information from fellow Americans in Leuven.
  • Meet other American expats and global minds at 600 monthly official events and share your interests at more than 4,600 monthly activities in Leuven and across the globe.

InterNations provides an easy, casual way to get to know expats from the USA and further afield in your local community. Sound good? Then let us welcome you into our Leuven Community today!

Mix and Mingle with Americans in Leuven at Our Events

Our Leuven community is also lively and welcoming offline. The InterNations Ambassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Leuven’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow American expats to discover the Flemish North. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from the United States of America in your local community and meet Americans in Belgium in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our Americans living in Leuven!

  • 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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