The Fellowship Directory lists 23 fellowships in Leuven at 3 institutions. The main training cities are Leuven and Leuven (or Vienna / other European host). 48% say they accept international medical graduates and 13% describe a visa route. Every listing links to the programme's official page, where you should confirm dates and requirements.
Frequently asked questions
How many fellowships are there in Leuven?
23 listings at 3 institutions are listed, each researched from official sources.
Can international medical graduates apply?
11 of the 23 programmes say they accept international applicants, and 3 describe a visa route such as J-1, H-1B or a work permit. Requirements differ by programme; eligibility and visa information do not guarantee acceptance or sponsorship.
When are the next application deadlines?
None of these programmes publishes a specific upcoming deadline. Check each official page for the next intake.
Anaesthesiology 5
BELCardiothoracic and Vascular Anaesthesia FellowshipUniversity Hospitals Leuven · Leuven, BelgiumBELESAIC Exchange Programme Host Centre (Observership / Hands-on)University Hospitals Leuven (UZ Leuven) · Leuven, BelgiumBELLocoregional (Regional) Anaesthesia FellowshipUniversity Hospitals Leuven (UZ Leuven) · Leuven, BelgiumBELObstetric Anaesthesia FellowshipUniversity Hospitals Leuven (UZ Leuven) · Leuven, BelgiumBELPaediatric Anaesthesia and Intensive Care FellowshipUniversity Hospitals Leuven (UZ Leuven) · Leuven, BelgiumCardiothoracic Surgery 4
BELCardiac Surgery Clinical FellowshipUniversity Hospitals Leuven (UZ Leuven) · Leuven, BelgiumBELCardiac Surgery FellowshipUZ Leuven · Leuven, BelgiumBELEACTS Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy (PTE) FellowshipEACTS Francis Fontan Fund – host among Leuven (UZ Leuven), Vienna, Papworth, Pavia, Bad Nauheim or Paris · Leuven (or Vienna / other European host), BelgiumBELESTS Fellowship/Observership Host – Thoracic Surgery, UZ LeuvenUniversity Hospitals Leuven (UZ Leuven) – Department of Thoracic Surgery (ESTS host institution) · Leuven, BelgiumUrology 4
BELCertified Paediatric Urology Training ProgrammeUZ Leuven · Division of Paediatric Urology, Department of Urology · Leuven, BelgiumBELEUSP Certified Host Centre Visit – Female urologyKU Leuven / UZ Leuven · Department of Urology · Leuven, BelgiumBELEUSP Certified Host Centre Visit – Neuro-urologyKU Leuven / UZ Leuven · Department of Urology · Leuven, BelgiumBELEUSP Certified Host Centre Visit – Penile cancerKU Leuven / UZ Leuven · Department of Urology · Leuven, BelgiumOrthopaedics 2
BELAO Trauma Short-term International Fellowship (Host Centre)UZ Leuven · Leuven, BelgiumBELUZ Leuven Hand Surgery Observership / Practising FellowshipUZ Leuven · Leuven, BelgiumDentistry 1
BELMaster-after-Master in Periodontology and Clinical PostgraduateKU Leuven / UZ Leuven, Department of Oral Health Sciences – Periodontology · Leuven, BelgiumGastroenterology & Hepatology 1
BELUEG Clinical Visiting Fellowship – University Hospital LeuvenUniversity Hospital Leuven – Gastroenterology and Hepatology · Leuven, BelgiumGeneral Surgery 1
BELESCP Colorectal Robotic Surgery FellowshipUniversity Hospitals Leuven, Department of Abdominal Surgery · Leuven, BelgiumNephrology 1
BELClinical Fellowship in NephrologyUZ Leuven · Leuven, BelgiumOphthalmology 1
BELEGS European Glaucoma Fellowship and EGS Observership (EGS-accredited glaucoma centre)University of Leuven (KU Leuven / UZ Leuven), Glaucoma service · Leuven, BelgiumPaediatrics 1
BELPaediatric Endocrinology Fellowship (Fellowship Kinderendocrinologie) (job advert)University Hospitals Leuven (UZ Leuven) · Leuven, BelgiumPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation 1
BELMaster in de specialistische geneeskunde – afstudeerrichting Fysische geneeskunde en revalidatieKU Leuven – Faculty of Medicine · Leuven, BelgiumRadiology 1
BELESOR Exchange Programme for Neuroradiology Fellowships – University Hospitals Leuven (host training centre)University Hospitals Leuven · Leuven, Belgium