Department of Psychology
Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL) (Belgium)
General Information: Founded in 1834, this church-owned university enrolls over 30,000 students. There are ten different faculties, all of which are located in the campus city of Louvain-la-Neuve except for the outsourced medical faculty. It is the largest French-speaking university in Belgium.
Study programs and specializations: There is a bachelor's degree in psychology and education with a focus on speech therapy and a general bachelor's degree in psychology and education. In addition, a general master's program in psychology is offered.
Study schedule: The winter semester begins in mid-September and ends in mid-December. This is followed by exams during the first three weeks of January. The summer semester begins in early February and ends in mid-May. The semester is interrupted by two weeks of Easter vacation; the examination period takes place in June. A third exam period for retaking exams is held in mid-August through early September.
Other Information: Religious affiliation does not play a role in studying at the Université Catholique de Louvain. It is possible to take a French course online at the university before the start of the semester abroad.
Erasmus Code: B LOUVAIN01
Available places/duration: 3 places á 5 months (BSc, MSc, PhD)
Teaching language/language level: French B1, English B2 (Attention: Psychology courses are usually offered in French only!)
Coordination/ International Office
UCL - Administration des relations Internationales (ADRI)
Catherine Maréchal
Place de L'Université 1 | B-1348 Louvain-la-Neuve | Belgique
Tel.: +32 10 47 30 95
Fax: +32-10-474075
Department of Psychology
Departmental Coordinator
Academic und ECTS-Coordinator
Prof. Isabelle Roskam
10 | Place Cardinal Mercier | 1348 Louvain-La-Neuve | Belgium
Contact person
Michèle PIQUART
10 | Place Cardinal Mercier bte L3.05.01 | B - 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve
Tel.: (+32 10) 47 86 17
Fax: (+32 10) 47 48 34
E-Mail : michele.piquart@uclouvain.be
Further Information