Join the "Welcome Ambassador Program”, teaming up Leuven residents (international or not) with new international individuals and meet people from all over the world right here in Leuven!

• About the Program
• Newcomers in Leuven
• Welcome Hosts

Information about learning Dutch, French, German or other languages that are useful for your work or stay in Leuven.

• Dutch language classes
• Practicing Dutch
• Translators & interpreters

Moving to Leuven and looking for a new home. Choosing an energy provider and installing utilities.

• Finding a house
• Rental guarantee
• Choosing an energy provider

Information about banking, financial services, the Belgian tax system and insurances.

• Opening of a bank account
• Mortgage, credit & other loans
• Which finance and insurance services to stop when leaving Belgium

Belgian social security and healthcare in a nutshell.

• The Belgian health care system
• Emergency medical services in Belgium
• How to choose a doctor?

All the paperwork you need to get sorted when coming to, staying in or leaving Belgium.

• Ask an Expert Q&A: Immigration edition
• Registering for a stay of more than 3 months - for study purposes (EU/EEA)
• Registering for a stay of more than 3 months - for work purposes (EU/EEA)

A glance at what is required to work, volunteer, or (re-)start your career in Belgium/Leuven.

• Formalities related to working in Leuven
• Volunteering
• Way2Work meetups

Everything you need to know about daycare options, babysitting, schooling, kids’ health care and helping your children to learn Dutch.

• Pregnancy
• Enrollment in day care centres
• Enrollment in nursery and primary schools

Useful things to know for living in and getting around in Leuven.

• International House Leuven Ambassador Program!
• Waste management
• Connecting with other people