Year of establishment: 1970
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is a dynamic and modern university with 14,000 students, 3,000 of whom are international. QS Ranked, it offers excellent education and research and competitively priced tuition fees.
That single word ‘vrije’ in ‘Vrije Universiteit Brussel’ means ‘free’ and really tells you everything you need to know about the ambition of our university: the promotion of research and thought without dogmas and prejudices. Because studying at VUB, in an open atmosphere of tolerance and diversity, means growing into an independent and critically- thinking individual who can cope with our fast-changing world.
- English-taught programmes: 1 Bachelor, 34 Masters and Advanced Masters
- Low/Subsidized tuition fees
- 3 International campuses: 21% international students from 123 countries
- Location: Brussels, Belgium
- Great career prospects
- Quality education: ranked #181 in the World QS Rankings
- Innovative and prestigious research
- Modern facilities and services
The 3 campuses boast not only lecture halls and laboratories fitted with the most up-to-date equipment, but also modern sports facilities, libraries, restaurants, language schools and a career centre.
HIGH QUALITY, ACCREDITED PROGRAMMES
VUB offers a full range of Bachelor and Master programmes fully taught in English where the key concept is flexibility. The system of majors and minors enables students to plan and personalize their curriculum in a way that best meets their interests. All degree programmes offered by the VUB are accredited by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO) ensuring that they meet the highest predefined quality standards.
LOW TUITION FEES
All accredited bachelor and master programmes at the VUB are subsidized by the Flemish Government of Belgium, meaning that students only have to pay a small fraction of the actual cost of their education. The current tuition fees are €890 per year.
SMALL AND PERSONAL Being a mid-sized university allows frequent personal contact between students, professors and teaching assistants. Additionally, students are strongly encouraged to interact with each other through group assignments within the curriculum and through various extra-curricular activities.
STUDYING IN THE CAPITAL OF EUROPE
Brussels, the heart of Europe and the capital of Belgium, is an open invitation to explore a truly international city. With its 1.1 million inhabitants, of whom 31% are of foreign origin, Brussels is the centre of international politics and business. Brussels ranks 22nd worldwide for best quality of living (Mercer Human Resources 2015). Living costs are consistently more affordable in Brussels than in other major capital cities in Western Europe. Major political EU institutions are based in Brussels, offering a wide range of career opportunities.
Internationalization is one of the top priorities in the strategic plan of VUB. The exchange of case studies, cultures, ideas and values is an enriching experience for all students. Researchers are integrated in internationally renowned research teams. All educational and research programmes have one common objective: sustainable innovation. The International Relations and Mobility Office (IRMO) of the VUB offers our international students an extensive range of services, helping students feel at home in Brussels. Ranked in the TOP 200 universities, the VUB offers students an excellent education and a great experience. Our research teams are internationally recognized in many disciplines of fundamental and applied research. In recent years, VUB achieved excellent results in the QS Rankings in the fields of Engineering and Technology, Politics and International Studies, Geography, and Medicine.
