International students enrich our programmes and campuses, but all too often they lack the necessary prior knowledge. They also face additional challenges such as social and academic integration. This has (too great) an impact on their chances of success. Together with the International Office and faculty experts, we will ensure a sound admission and selection policy by optimising communication to international students about starting competences. In consultation with the programmes, we will also look into opportunities to test these competences where necessary or to allow students to brush up on their basic disciplinary knowledge with short online courses before they arrive at KU Leuven.