About KU Leuven Aiming for excellent research KU Leuven is a research-intensive university that carries out both fundamental and applied research in all academic disciplines, with an inter- and multidisciplinary focus.KU Leuven continuously strives for international excellence. KU Leuven is ranked the 13th European university in the Times Higher Education World University Ranking and is amongst the most successful participants to the competitive European framework programme for research and innovation (FP7), being ranked the 6th European university.KU Leuven is a breeding ground and attractive destination for the world's best researchers, including Starting and Consolidator ERC Grantees and hundreds of Marie Curie fellows. About 40% of our researchers come from abroad.KU Leuven carries out its academic activities at various campuses, research parks and hospital facilities, working together with its research partners at home and abroad. Leuven Research and Development drives innovation by ensuring the valorization of research results. More info here