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VUB is a warm, diverse and inclusive university, where everyone is welcome. Regardless of your student profile, you'll feel at home at our university.

Make a difference in society by investing in a fund or project to which you feel a connection.

Personal, inclusive, supportive and engaged? All features of the education at VUB

Keen to explore how VUB creates a home for humans, animals and plants? Or to see how the campus is preparing for climate change? Follow the Living Campus Walk.

Want to go on exchange abroad or at VUB? The Exchange & Erasmus projects team coordinates several Erasmus+ projects.

Studeer aan de VUB en bouw mee aan een duurzame toekomst voor onze volgende generaties

In the academic calender of Vrije Universiteit Brussel you get an overview of the key data of that academic year, such as the examination periods.

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For some programmes you have to pass an entry exam or positioning test.

All about our ongoing ‘Strategic Research’ programmes, excellence grants, and top publications. An overview of our excellent research at VUB.

What are the opening hours of the VUB daycare centre? Which days do we close? Find out on this page.

To make our research and education as high-quality as possible, we regularly build and renovate our infrastructure. Discover our current construction sites.

De VUB Foundation nodigt u uit voor een geleid bezoek in het iconische Braemgebouw ‘De Sigaar’, ‘de Caprice des Dieux’, ‘gebouw M’ of simpelweg...

The UZ Brussels university hospital was founded as part of VUB. Collaborations between our specialists are only natural and of crucial importance.

Discover how your company or stakeholder can join VUB researchers to find answers to societal challenges.

Looking for a student room? Check our offer and apply for housing on time!

The Research Council formulates policy advice and a long-term vision for scientific research. More about the composition and mission of the Research Council.

As a VUB student, staff member or visitor, you can visit the restaurant and canteen on campus for hot meals, sandwiches and breakfast. Explore the weekly menu.

Curious about the official research groups recognised by the Research Council? Check out the overview of our research groups at VUB.

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On our campusses in Etterbeek and Jette, you can turn to the Academic Centre for Language Education (ACTO) and CVO Semper for language courses.

Op zoek naar info over hoe het is om te werken bij de VUB? Dan ben je hier aan het juiste adres!

VUB provides specific accommodations for students with a disability, student athletes, student representatives and student entrepreneurs.

Thinking about studying in the heart of Europe? Then VUB is the place to be! This page is the ideal place to start finding all necessary information.

As every year, on 20 November 2025 the VUB and ULB will pay festive tribute to their joint founder, Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen.

Study at VUB and help build a sustainable future for our next generations.

When living and working or studying in Belgium, it is important to open a Belgian bank account. Discover why and which documents you need.

All VUB's timetables and exam schedules are available online.

In the academic year 2019-2020, the VUB celebrated its 50th anniversary. Find out more about this milestone in our history.

Our energetic alumni activities are the pride of the VUB Alumni Office. Read more about their activities.

Do you want to invest in VUB? What you give, you get back in multiple areas of society. Discover several ways to donate to VUB!

Are you looking for practical information about the faculties, institutes and campuses of the VUB? Then you've come to the right place.

Do you agree that public debate needs more nuance and dialogue? Deepen your knowledge and critical thinking of social trends with PACT.

There are currently several chairs at VUB: with external partners and chair holders, and named (honorary) chairs. Discover all chairs.

Zoek je een opleiding die je als werkstudent kan combineren met je werk en/of gezin? Bij VUB ben je aan het juiste adres.

Looking to enrol, need a certificate or want to change your personal data?

Curious about our strategy to continue delivering high quality education and research? Or what we have achieved in the past year? You can read it here.

Want to contact someone from the International Relations team? Or looking for the right person to help you? Find out here.

As a VUB student, staff member or visitor, you can visit the restaurant and cafeteria on campus for hot meals, sandwiches and breakfast. Check the weekly menu.

VUB is actively involved in safeguarding scholars at risk. Find out how.

Take a look at our study offer, how you can develop personally during your study, what possibilities there are for combining work and study.

At the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, we are constantly working with the entire VUB community to further develop and improve educational quality.

Your time at VUB consists of more than studying alone. Work on a project, learn a new language or start a business: the possibilities are endless!

It's important to us that each student feels goo in their own skin. Find out which services are here to support you!

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VUB is strongly committed to international cooperation. Find out more about our agreements with partner institutions from across the world.

The Congolese Mangbetu women: from colonial curiosity to a source of strength and imagination In 2026, Brussels will open its very first museum of modern a...

Learn about the history of our university and its rich, varied and inspiring environment.

The bpost parcel lockers allow you to send, receive and return parcels at the Jette and Etterbeek campuses. How? Find out here!

We are a university that is committed to putting knowledge and expertise at the service of society, our capital city and the people who live there.

Nov 28, 2025 - VUB neemt Vlaamse supercomputer Sofia in gebruik. Investering van 8,6 miljoen euro voor AI-onderzoek en efficiënt datacenter in Zellik.

VUB offers a wide range of sports activities and sports infrastructure to its students, academics, alumni and sympathisers in Etterbeek and Jette.

VUB strives to make its knowledge available to its surroundings. Research in, by, and for Brussels; the European capital as a cradle of participatory research.

Yay, your enrolment is complete! Find out which to-do's to complete before the start of the academic year.

From application tips to enriching connections: give your career wings thanks to our VUB alumni network.

Looking for information or documentation? At the VUB libraries you will find what you’re looking for, regardless of whether you study at our university.

International staff must join a health insurance scheme. In addition, you benefit from a complementary insurance provided by VUB.

VUB TechTransfer supports researchers in the valorisation of applied research and helps them in their search for funding.

Serious illness and loss can affect anyone. VUB'ers can not only count on our care services, but also on a listening ear or a strong shoulder. Ernstige...

As an Urban Engaged University, VUB cooperates with local, national and international partners. By sharing knowledge and experiences, we enhance the world.

Wat als we echte evenwaardigheid zouden omarmen? Tweedaagse retraite van 12 tot 14 december 2025, Land aan Zee (Burgh-Haamstede, NL). Aankomst op de avond...

Vrije Universiteit Brussel manages two daycare centres for the children of VUB staff, students, and other Brussels residents. Find out more here.

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Food and drinks at VUB are tasty and sustainable too, with local ingredients, seasonal vegetables and products from fair-trade agriculture.

Are you looking for a classroom, auditorium, meeting room or conference room in Brussels? In Elsene you can rent a venue from VUB. To do so, please contact us.

The VUB is a relatively young university. Discover how our former rectors helped shape it into a leading player in higher education.

Learn more about the accessibility and parking regulations of our different campuses.

When you study at VUB, you are studying in bustling Brussels. Get to know the various campuses here

Are you organising a meeting, activity or event at VUB? Then you can choose from several catering options. Discover them all here.

A healthy research culture translates by definition into internationally and regionally embedded research, preferably with a strong interdisciplinary basis (do)

Discover the stories of other VUB alumni and become inspired by their career choices.

Apply as a new student or (re-)enrol as a current student at VUB.

Still undecided about which VUB study to take? Our events for prospective students give you clarity.

Request your diploma, a copy of your diploma supplement or your marksheet from our secretarial staff.

In our VUB annual report we give an overview of what we have achieved that year as Vrije Universiteit Brussel and offer a look at our figures.

Wie beslist er over jouw gezondheid: jijzelf, je arts of een algoritme? In een tijd waarin zorg steeds meer wordt gestuurd door richtlijnen, data en artifi...

We emphasise research that excels through its depth, yet is relevant for its breadth.

Any remarks, comments, suggestions or complaints? Lodge an appeal, contact the ombudsperson or report transgressive behaviour.

As a professional, opt for a postgraduate, microcredential or lectures and keep your knowledge up to date.

Just graduated from university? Congratulations! Find out about your VUB email address, your graduation ceremony, preparing for the job market and more.

Keen to organise an activity on the green campus of Vrije Universiteit Brussel? Find out how here.

VUB is committed to ground-breaking research and the valorisation of results. Read more about our vision.

Lab visits, webinars, competitions, masterclasses … Discover what VUB has to offer for secondary school pupils.

Create a Strong LinkedIn Profile and Connect with Fellow VUB Alumni.

Make connections through alumni associations, discussion forums, or social media and strengthen your VUB network.

Exhibition Nom de Dieu opens at Pilar VUB.

Looking for a job student, intern or young graduate in Brussels? Our Student Work service and the VUB Career Center can help you on your way.

Nom de Dieu is een tentoonstelling over blasfemie met werken van hedendaagse en spraakmakende Belgische kunstenaars. Blasfemie wordt in verschillende lande...

Here you'll find all the information you need about finding accommodation in Belgium.

The next step in your academic career? Interested in earning your doctorate and are you curious about what VUB has to offer? Read all about a doctorate at VUB!

VUB graduate? Enjoy the benefits of our alumni network.

Do you need a doctor or another type of medical care at VUB? Here's an overview of who you can turn to in case of a medical problem or emergency.

Connect with your faculty or study-program alumni association and expand your VUB network even further.

Rector Jan Danckaert is the head of VUB and is responsible for general management. Find out who else is at the helm of our university.

Courses and support for researchers, students, and PhD students who want to start a business.

Are you looking for a lecture room, an auditorium, a meeting room or a conference hall in Brussels? On the VUB Health Campus in Jette you can rent a venue.

All about student housing, your study costs, class schedule, course materials, exams and all help and guidance VUB offers to support you.

De Vrije Universiteit Brussel telt 9 faculteiten. Elk ervan is verantwoordelijk voor de onderwijs- en onderzoeksactiviteiten binnen hun eigen discipline.

Get to know the people behind our administration at the Research department: who is our research administration?

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