Meeting Places
Pangaea
Pangaea is a welcoming intercultural space where you can enjoy a drink, talk to fellow students, or take part in various activities. Best of all, a membership gets you unlimited free coffee and tea all academic year long!
Agora Learning Center
Located in the heart of Leuven, the Agora Learning Centre is a dedicated study hub offering a wide range of free educational and digital technology resources. It supports all forms of social and activating learning, with group work rooms equipped with projection screens and hybrid capabilities, as well as individual study spaces. The centre is open 363 days a year, making it an ideal place to study even during holidays.
Sportcampus Arenberg
Sports are a great way to meet new people and make friends. They help you interact with individuals from different backgrounds and cultures while discovering shared interests. That's why the wide range of sports activities at KU Leuven's Sportcampus Arenberg is ideal for connecting with others.
Student Restaurants
Alma 1
Alma is a budget-friendly student restaurant and catering service across multiple locations, serving both students and staff. Beyond affordable meals, its cozy indoor spaces, outdoor terraces, and free Wi-Fi make it a popular, relaxed hub for socializing and connecting.
Alma 2
Alma is a budget-friendly student restaurant and catering service across multiple locations, serving both students and staff. Beyond affordable meals, its cozy indoor spaces, outdoor terraces, and free Wi-Fi make it a popular, relaxed hub for socializing and connecting.
Alma 3
Alma is a budget-friendly student restaurant and catering service across multiple locations, serving both students and staff. Beyond affordable meals, its cozy indoor spaces, outdoor terraces, and free Wi-Fi make it a popular, relaxed hub for socializing and connecting.
Faculty Bars
Ekobar
Owned by the student union Ekonomika, Ekobar is a popular campus hotspot known for its tasty, affordable sandwiches, croques, soups, and salads. With its vibrant atmosphere, it's the perfect place for students to meet up, socialize, and kill time between classes.
Baarr
Run by bio-engineering students on the Arenberg Campus, Baarr is a cozy social hub offering budget-friendly lunches by day and a student-priced selection of draft and heavy beers by night. It’s the perfect, affordable spot to relax and connect with fellow students.
Theokot
Theokot is a cozy, student-run hub serving fresh, budget-friendly sandwiches daily. Perfect for group studying or relaxing between classes, it also hosts lively community events like caraoké, Christmas dinners, and the legendary croquantus.
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