Atrechtcollege

The Atrechtcollege features a U-shaped structure with two courtyards, accessed through a decorated monumental gate at the highest point of Naamsestraat.

Bishop Nicolaus Ruterius established Atrechtcollege in 1508 to provide education for thirteen underprivileged students from regions including Atrecht, Haarlem, Kamerijk, and Luxemburg.

The college transformed from a humble institution for poor students into one of the wealthiest establishments of Leuven University through donations and legacies.

Currently housing KU Leuven's International Office, Atrechtcollege facilitates academic services and international relations for university students and staff members.

A Japanese pagoda tree, planted in the early 1800s and protected since 1974, stands in the front garden as one of Belgium's first specimens grown from Japanese seeds.

Location: Leuven

Part of: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

GPS coordinates: 50.87525,4.70064

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:45