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Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
Location: Brussels (Belgium)
Founded: 1834
Students: 13,600
Ranking: #125 (Europe)
#251 (World)
Listed study programmes: 36
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Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)

VUB in the heart of Europe. Dynamic. International. Committed. Come and explore this exceptional place where the world taps you on the shoulder and asks you to get active. Take your part in tackling the big challenges of today’s and also tomorrow’s world. We encourage you to be curious and to aim for the highest possible quality in what you do.

Brussels as the capital of Belgium and the central international hub in Europe offers the ideal location. Benefit from our high-quality programmes and the outstanding research VUB is known for. We want to enable you to make your impact in the world. VUB – the perfect stepping stone for you to get started.

 

Join online info-sessions about English taught programmes

Are you interested to learn more about the English taught programmes and about studying in Brussels at VUB? VUB organises online info sessions per programme. Book/Join a session via: this link.

 


  • Bachelor’s
    programmes
  • Master’s
    programmes

Bachelors at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)

Humanities (1)
  • Multilingual Bachelor in Linguistics and Literary Studies
Social Sciences (2)
  • Business Economics
  • Social Sciences

Masters at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)

Art, Design & Media (3)
  • Architectural Engineering
  • Communication Studies: Digital Media in Europe
  • Communication Studies: Journalism and Media
Business & Management (3)
  • Business and Technology
  • International Business
  • Management
Computer Science & IT (4)
  • Applied Computer Science
  • Applied Informatics
  • Business and Technology
  • Computer Science
Engineering & Technology (6)
  • Architectural Engineering
  • Chemical and Materials Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electromechanical Engineering
  • Nuclear Engineering
Environment & Agriculture (3)
  • Marine & Lacustrine Science & Management
  • Sustainable Land Management
  • Water Resources Engineering
Humanities (2)
  • Multilingual Master in Linguistics and Literary Studies
  • Philosophy
Medicine & Health (5)
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biomedical Research
  • Disaster medicine
  • Gerontological Science
  • Global Health
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (5)
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Photonics Engineering
  • Physics & Astronomy
Social Sciences (4)
  • Educational Sciences
  • Geography
  • Political Science: European and International Governance
  • Urban Studies

Rankings

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) belongs to the top 300 universities in the world and the top 150 universities in Europe.

Ranking Year Rank
(in the world)
Rank
(in Europe)
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 251 125
Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities 2022 301 111
QS World University Rankings 2023 251 103
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Learn more about Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)

Find more information on the website of Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB):

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Additional information

Tuition fees at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)

Students who are citizens of the EU/EEA:

The average tuition fees for students from the EU/EEA are 1,100 EUR per year.

Students who are citizens from outside the EU/EEA:

The average tuition fees for students from outside the EU/EEA are 3,600 EUR per year.

Tuition fees may vary for each study programme.

Application deadlines

VUB has two separate application deadlines, depending on your nationality:

  • Students from outside the EEA must apply before 1 April to begin their studies the same year.
  • Students from the EU or EEA can apply before 1 September, i.e. almost up until the start of the programme.

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