Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is the highest body of KU Leuven. It defines the university's mission statement and strategic vision, and oversees compliance with them.
Functions and responsabilities
Strategic policy
Determines and amends the mission statement and strategic vision.
Oversight
Monitors the general functioning of the university and adherence to policy.
Approval of governance
Approves the profiles of board members (except the rector).
Accountability
Grants discharge to the Board of Governors and the statutory auditor.
Specific competences
Decides on matters concerning the Faculty of Theology and Religious studies and the Faculty of Canon Law.
Composition
KU Leuven representation
The Chair of the Board of Governors and representatives of KU Leuven.
Partner institutions
Representatives of institutions within the KU Leuven Association.
Independent members
External members without a direct link to KU Leuven.
Advisory members
The Grand Chancellor (Archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels), diocesan bishops, representatives of civil society, and the rector.