This archive report was first published on 16 November 2019.
Laurent Simons, a 9-year-old from Belgium, is making headlines for being the youngest university graduate in the world. He is set to graduate with a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands on November 16, 2019.
Laurent's academic journey has been accelerated, allowing him to complete his course faster than his peers. His family had initially dismissed claims of his genius, but teachers soon confirmed it.
Laurent's father, Alexander Simons, said in an interview with CNN that his son plans to enroll in a Ph.D. program in Electrical Engineering while also studying for a Medicine degree. Laurent's family is from a line of doctors, and he has already expressed his desire to develop artificial organs.
Laurent's academic prowess has not gone unnoticed, with prestigious universities around the world seeking to recruit him. However, his parents are being cautious, ensuring that he maintains a balance between his academic pursuits and his childhood.
