Academic calendar
First Semester 2026-2027 runs Sep 21, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- First Semester 2026-2027Relevant now
- Second Semester 2026-2027
- Third Examination Period 2026-2027
- First Semester 2027-2028
Campus language
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Showing 21 of 21 terms
A
- Alma
- The collective name for the university's student restaurants providing subsidized meals.
- Alma 1
- The main student restaurant located in the city center on Tiensestraat.
- Alma 2
- The student restaurant located near the Faculty of Social Sciences in the Parkstraat area.
- Alma 3
- The student restaurant serving the Heverlee campus (Science and Engineering).
- Alma Express
- A smaller, quick-service outlet of the Alma chain for sandwiches and snacks.
- Arenberg
- Student residence located on the Heverlee campus, primarily housing science and engineering students.
B
- Begijnhof
- The Groot Begijnhof, a UNESCO world heritage site used as a residential area for students and staff.
- Blok
- The intensive study period preceding and during the examination weeks.
C
- Camilo
- Camilo Torres, a large university-owned student residence known for its social atmosphere.
- Cantus
- A traditional student event involving singing, drinking beer, and following strict rules of conduct.
E
- Ekonomika
- The student union for the Faculty of Economics and Business.
K
- Kot
- A student room or apartment; the standard term for student housing in Flanders.
- Kring
- A faculty-specific student union that organizes social, academic, and career events.
L
- LOKO
- Leuvense Overkoepelende KringOrganisatie, the umbrella organization representing all student unions.
M
- Medica
- The student union for the Faculty of Medicine.
P
- Pangaea
- The international student center and meeting point for local and exchange students.
- Paushuis
- The Pope's College (Pauscollege), a historic and prestigious university residence in the city center.
S
- Sjaars
- A first-year student (short for 'eerstejaars'), though 'schacht' is more common in the context of student unions.
T
- TD
- Thé Dansant; a student party or rave, typically organized by a faculty union (Kring).
V
- Veto
- The independent student newspaper of KU Leuven.
- VTK
- Vlaamse Technische Kring, the student union for the Faculty of Engineering Science.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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- Alma 1
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- Alma 2
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- Alma 3
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- Alma Gasthuisberg
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- Alma Pope's College
- De Valk
- The main building complex for the Faculty of Law and Criminology.
- Erasmushuis
- The central building for the Faculty of Arts.
- KU Loket
- The administrative web portal for managing registration, tuition, and viewing exam results.
- Ladeuze
- Common shorthand for the University Library located on Monseigneur Ladeuzeplein.
- Oude Markt
- The central square known as the 'longest bar in the world,' the primary hub of student nightlife.
- Student Card
- The multi-purpose ID used for library access, printing, and discounts at Alma restaurants.
- STUK
- The university's arts center, housing a cinema, cafe, and performance spaces.
- Thermotechnisch
- The Thermotechnical Institute, a landmark industrial-style building on the Heverlee campus.
- Toledo
- The online learning management system (Blackboard) used for all course materials and announcements.
- Velo
- The student bike rental service providing affordable long-term bicycle leases.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- First Semester 2026-2027 runs Sep 21, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 21 approved campus terms and 15 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.