At UCLouvain, some programmes are taught solely in English, or can be taken (almost) entirely in English. Others are bilingual French/English, French/Dutch or trilingual French/English/Dutch. In addition, in the vast majority of the programmes offered (mainly) in French, some courses are taught in English. Many courses are also offered in other languages.
Courses that must or can be taken entirely in English
In these programmes, students are either obliged or have the choice to take all the courses in English :
Bilingual French/English programmes
In these programmes, students are either obliged to take a significant number of courses in English or they can choose to do so:
Bilingual French/Dutch programmes
In these programmes, students are either obliged to take a significant number of courses in Dutch or they can choose to do so:
| French version of the programmes (including the official access requirements) | English version of these programmes |
| Bachelier en droit (français-néerlandais et français-néerlandais-anglais) (Saint-Louis Bruxelles) | Bachelor in Law French-Dutch (and French-Dutch-English) (Saint-Louis Bruxelles) |
| Bachelier en droit – parcours bilingue KU Leuven (Louvain-la-Neuve) | Bachelier en droit – parcours bilingue KU Leuven (Louvain-la-Neuve) |
Trilingual French/Dutch/English programmes:
In these programmes, students are either obliged to take a significant number of courses in Dutch and in Dutch or they can choose to do so:
Courses given in languages other than French
In the vast majority of programmes taught (mainly) in French, some courses are taught in English, or are "English Friendly", meaning that the teacher offers additional support to non-French-speaking students, such as extra classes in English or the option of sitting the exam in a language other than French. Many courses are also taught in other languages.
You can use the to find these courses.
Please note that :
- The language of instruction of a course is specified on its course description, and published in the detailed programme of each programme that offers it.
- Non-French-speaking students can benefit from specific preparation in French at UCLouvain.
- It is also possible for students to complete their language training through a degree or non-degree mobility programme.
Updated : 11 July 2024