Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Welcome to the Vrije Universiteit Brussel

The Vrije Universiteit Brussel, a dynamic and modern university in the Brussels-Capital region, offers high-quality education and research. Our research teams are internationally recognized in many disciplines of fundamental and applied research. We offer high-quality education to almost 10.000 students and have more than 150 research teams. Thanks to this expertise and its strategic location, the Vrije Universiteit Brussel is your ideal partner for prestigious international research and education in the capital of Europe.

With all fields of study being represented on two campuses, you can go above and beyond your own discipline. Our students have good relationships with their lecturers and assistants who have an open-door policy where students with questions are always welcome. Educational assessment indicates that our students are “satisfied” to “very satisfied” with 90% of their courses.

Lecture halls and laboratories are furnished with the most up-to-date equipment. Modern sports facilities, including gymnasiums, fitness rooms, tennis and squash courts, can be found on campus.

Every year, about 70.000 students study in Brussels. This is not surprising. With its intenrational institutions, companies and embassies, Brussels is the beating heart of Europe. Study in Brussels? In a heartbeat!