The Katholieke Universiteit Leuven or KU Leuven is a research university in the town of Leuven, Belgium. KU Leuven has been a European center of learning for almost six centuries. The university was founded in 1425 by Pope Martin V and is the oldest existing Catholic university in the world. KU Leuven's and the city of Leuven are so interconnected, it is difficult to say if the university is part of the town or the town is located within the university. In fact, the entire town can be considered the university campus. Its rich history can be seen from the number of historical university buildings. The medieval cloth hall, located close to the beautiful gothic town hall, is the university's administrative center. The beautifully restored historic Great Beguinage now houses students and guest professors. Numerous other colleges and residence halls are centuries old.

Oude Markt 13, 3000 Leuven, Belgium

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