Life in Leuven

The Center for Brain & Disease Research is conveniently based in Belgium, the heart of Europe. Learn more about why scientists and innovators feel perfectly at home in Leuven, one of Belgium's most scenic towns.

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600 years of history

The University of Leuven was founded in 1425 and is one of the oldest universities in Europe.

Explore our rich history

Home of Stella

The world famous beer Stella Artois is still firmly rooted in its home base of Leuven.

Innovation gateway

Leuven consistently tops international rankings as the most innovative city and university in Europe.

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Students hanging out at Ladeuzeplein, a beautiful square in central Leuven

Leuven station with its impressive architecture

Quaint little street in Leuven with a bloom tree in bloom

An aeriel view of Leuven lit up at night

The Fonske statue of someone holding a book in front of the university of Leuven

The Kotmadam statue in Leuven of someone sitting on a functional bench

Sunlight streaming through beautiful historic buildings in downtown Leuven