I've had most of my application filled out for a while now. I am pretty much just waiting for December to roll around so I can print out my application and mail it to the Office of International Admissions, as the aplication period starts on Dec. 1 and ends March 1 for non-EU students.
Today, I decided to re-check the list of what KUL calls the "core documents" of your application (transcripts, university diploma, TOEFL, passport + photo). The following notice was posted on the Application Form page:
"Applications for the 2010-2011 academic year start in December 2009. Starting from December 1, 2009 a new version of the online application form will be available on the K.U.Leuven website, so kindly check our website by then for the correct link."
I guess filling out the new format won't be too much of a hassle, but I'll be pretty pissed if the new format includes new requirements. If so, the changes should be announced at least a month before the application period begins. Oh well, guess I'll have to wait for December to find out.
Fortunately, I've cleared up some other stuff that was making me extremely nervous. In Mexico, university diplomas are sent to Mexico City to be approved and signed by the Department of Education, and this causes a 15-18 month delay between graduation and delivery of said diploma. KUL's requirements included sending a certified copy of my university diploma with my aplication, as well as showing the original upon enrollment in September of 2010. I highly doubt I'll be able to fulfill either of these requirements. Fortunately, my contact at the International Office told me that the "Certificate of Diploma in Progress" will suffice.
I guess Belgians understand bureaucracy. It is just as bad or perhaps even worse than in Mexico. Fingers crossed, upon my arrival next year I'll be able to describe that. :D
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