UCLouvain has an international reputation for its educational and scientific expertise.
UCLouvain is also one of the largest employers in the Walloon Region. With more than 6,000 staff on eight campuses (in Wallonia and Brussels), the university represents more than 200 professions in administrative, technical, scientific and academic fields.
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10 reasons to work at UCLouvain
Want to join our staff? Here are 10 reasons to take the plunge.
Working at UCLouvain means…
1. Joining a diverse professional community
UCLouvain has a wide variety of professionals working in multicultural environments on its eight campuses.
2. Putting your skills to work for a major force in society
UCLouvain makes a major contribution to society through education and scientific research.
In exercising this role, it maintains strong links with the Belgian and European business worlds.
3. Joining an institution known for its educational excellence
UCLouvain advocates educational excellence that drives change.
A hotbed of innovation, the institution guarantees the quality of its education by constantly improving tools and resources, supporting a multitude of educational projects and making open education one of its priorities.
4. Joining an institution known for quality scientific research
As proof of its scientific expertise, UCLouvain has been awarded the HR Excellence in Research label. With this label, the European Commission recognises the quality of the institution’s efforts to promote a favourable environment for research, training and the careers of researchers.
5. Being part of a university open to the world
Through its internationalisation strategy, UCLouvain encourages international collaboration.
As a member of the Circle U. alliance of European universities, UCLouvain intends to play a leading role in the European university landscape and international networks of influence.
6. Developing skills throughout your career
UCLouvain offers a wide range of opportunities for staff to enhance their professional skills, through continuing education and arrangements for returning to full-time study.
7. Finding a job that suits your qualifications
UCLouvain is an institution in constant development. There are many job opportunities, for all educational levels. Remuneration is based on an adapted scale to guarantee a fair salary, which will increase according to your seniority and/or any additional training you undertake.
8. Working in a stimulating professional environment
UCLouvain is committed to providing a pleasant work environment equipped with all the necessary tools and resources to carry out your duties.
Work spaces are designed to ensure that every staff member can thrive.
9. Flourishing in your job while maintaining a work-life balance
Because well-being at work is also about personal fulfilment, UCLouvain offers a wide range of employee benefits – cultural, sport- and fitness-related, special arrangements for parents, and more – to make everyday life easier and more enjoyable.
10. Joining a socially engaged university focused on the future
Innovation, societal issues, the energy, ecological and social transition – UCLouvain is aware of the major challenges humanity faces and is committed to the necessary transitions through an ambitious policy, as illustrated by the Horizon 600 Strategic Plan.