Student life at LUCA School of Arts is vibrant and immersive, offering numerous opportunities for artistic and personal growth. Students enjoy an immersive artistic and creative environment with numerous symposia, exhibitions, concerts, film and theatre performances, and master classes. Many activities also arise from student-led initiatives, fostering a strong sense of community and collaboration. The school organises a variety of events, from film screenings and open lesson days to graduation shows that fill the month of June with exhibitions, films, concerts, and theatre performances across Brussels, Ghent, Genk, and Leuven. Each campus has its own unique character and events, such as the concerts and performances at the Lemmens campus in Leuven and the events on the cutting edge of contemporary art at the Sint-Lukas campus in Brussels. Students are also encouraged to develop their practice outside the campus walls, engaging with the bustling cities that inspire and challenge them. The student community is diverse and dynamic, with numerous student organisations and clubs that cater to a wide range of interests, from photography and film societies to music ensembles and theatre groups, ensuring that every student can find their niche and build lasting connections.

LUCA School of Arts provides robust career support to its students and alumni, helping them transition from education to professional practice. The alumni network is a strong community of designers and artists who have proven their worth in the artistic field and creative industry. LUCA keeps the relationship with its alumni warm through various activities and stimulates contact between alumni in a pleasant way. The school reinforces this network by collaborating with Younite, an app that allows creative minds to easily find each other or participate in artistic projects. Even after graduation, alumni can join master classes, lectures, and symposia, as well as postgraduate courses and teacher training. LUCA also uses a career platform to announce interesting job offerings, calls, and internships to its students and alumni. The school provides information files that can help with further career development and lists the most important sites for finding jobs in the creative sector. Career counselling services are available to help students identify their strengths, explore career paths, and develop professional skills such as portfolio development, interview techniques, and networking strategies. The school also organises career fairs and networking events that connect students with potential employers and industry professionals.