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Our Friendly Community of Expatriates in Leuven Welcomes You!

Facts about Expat Life and the Local Economy in Leuven Goededag, salut and welcome to our community for Leuven expats! Our unique resource at 51ԹϺenables members to link up with expats and global minds in some 390 communities across the world. Our members can help you navigate the somewhat daunting task of moving abroad by providing knowledgeable answers to all your questions about life in Leuven, the capital of the Flemish Brabant province in Belgium. We're here to help you every step of the way. From completing the necessary paperwork and arriving in Leuven, to finding accommodation and establishing an excellent quality of life, 51ԹϺmembers can help you find the answers!

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Kelly Powell

Kelly Powell

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Maria Lombardi

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An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love 51ԹϺin Leuven

6,955
members in Leuven
6
monthly events
4
interest-based groups
2
event hosts

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Join Our Exciting Events in Leuven

Attend our monthly events and activities for Leuven expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Free Jazz and Drink in Leuven City
Free Jazz and Drink in Leuven City
Leuven Jazz presents music of well-known figures from jazz history: American guitarist Pat Metheny and jazz pianist Chick Corea. (...) Protected content (...) Join us for great music organized by the cultural centre of Leuven and an apéro in Leuven city.
Leuven Jazz presents music of well-known figures from jazz history: American guitarist Pat Metheny and jazz pianist Chick Corea. (...) Protected content (...) Join us for great music organized by the cultural centre of Leuven and an apéro in Leuven city.
51ԹϺLeuven Event - Apéro, Social
51ԹϺLeuven Event - Apéro, Social
Let's get together for a social and apéro at the stylish Penta Hotel bar in Leuven Centrum. We'll meet at the bar of the hotel, enjoy a coffee / apéro (to order from the bar menu), and share good vibes together. Lucky draw and the winner gets a free bottle of wine 🎁🍾. Dress code: smart, elegant
Let's get together for a social and apéro at the stylish Penta Hotel bar in Leuven Centrum. We'll meet at the bar of the hotel, enjoy a coffee / apéro (to order from the bar menu), and share good vibes together. Lucky draw and the winner gets a free bottle of wine 🎁🍾. Dress code: smart, elegant
Leuven Jazz and Coffee Break
Leuven Jazz and Coffee Break
Leuven Jazz presents music of well-known figures from jazz history: American jazz saxophonist Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley and Bert Joris. (...) Protected content (...) with Lennart Henderickx (trompet), Lara van de Brande (vibrafoon), Yannick Vanhout (piano), Samah El Biyar (gitaar), Bruno Peers
Leuven Jazz presents music of well-known figures from jazz history: American jazz saxophonist Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley and Bert Joris. (...) Protected content (...) with Lennart Henderickx (trompet), Lara van de Brande (vibrafoon), Yannick Vanhout (piano), Samah El Biyar (gitaar), Bruno Peers
International Parents Chat
International Parents Chat
Are you an expat and parent(s) in Leuven? Would you like to meet other international parents with babies/toddlers and talk about parenthood and other child-related topics? We meet at cozy places where the children (up to 4 years old) can discover new toys, learn to play and babble with new playmates
Are you an expat and parent(s) in Leuven? Would you like to meet other international parents with babies/toddlers and talk about parenthood and other child-related topics? We meet at cozy places where the children (up to 4 years old) can discover new toys, learn to play and babble with new playmates

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you like culture and music? Books? Food? Or is having a relaxed coffee and a chat more your thing? Whatever you're into, we've got the group for you. So go ahead and do more of what you love in Leuven - or learn something new!

City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group

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Facts about Expat Life and the Local Economy in Leuven

Leuven is a thriving city with plenty to do for everyone. Its many attractions include cultural monuments (including historic abbeys and churches), six breweries (including Stella Artois), plenty of fascinating museums and galleries, Belgium's oldest botanical garden dating from 1738, many parks, and the magnificent Kolen forest. As home to the KU Leuven, a major institute for academic research and education, much of the buoyant local economy centers on spin-offs from this, including biotech and ICT companies. It is a pedestrian and cycle-friendly city, with a maximum speed limit of 30 km per hour in the city center.

Make Friends and Build Your Social Network in Leuven with InterNations!

By networking with fellow expats in Leuven through InterNations, you can learn all you need to know about your new life abroad. Our members, adhering to our principles of friendliness, respect, polite behavior, and trust, can help to guide you through every aspect of life in Leuven. Your questions can be answered here, whether they relate to healthcare, education or the Leuven social life. You can also arrange to meet fellow expats face-to-face, in a safe, secure environment, by attending 51ԹϺOfficial Events in Leuven or joining like-minded 51ԹϺGroups, based on your hobbies and interests. Whether you enjoy dining out, walking, shopping, traditional markets, cycling or cultural trips, there is something for everyone.

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