Free University of Brussels - VUB: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #428 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #185 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #7 of 63 | In Belgium |
| #2 of 19 | In Brussels |
| #101 of 1,105 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
| Top50% | For 225 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 22%
- Enrollment
- 11,101
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- vub.be
- Languages
- Dutch;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 22% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Diploma secundar onderwijs) or recognized equivalent; Entrance examination for medicine program |
| Academic Calendar | September to July (September - February; February - July) |
| Enrollment | 11,101 |
| Full time employee | 1,714 |
| Student:staff ratio | 6:1 |
We've calculated the 22% acceptance rate for Free University of Brussels - VUB based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Free University of Brussels - VUB is a world-class research university with 78,396 scientific papers published and 1,905,363 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Medicine, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Philosophy.
Free University of Brussels - VUB majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 617 | 3481 |
| 1994 | 719 | 3933 |
| 1995 | 800 | 4511 |
| 1996 | 943 | 5254 |
| 1997 | 1127 | 6002 |
| 1998 | 1326 | 7027 |
| 1999 | 1717 | 7948 |
| 2000 | 1982 | 9042 |
| 2001 | 1978 | 10080 |
| 2002 | 2226 | 13135 |
| 2003 | 2230 | 14437 |
| 2004 | 2237 | 16036 |
| 2005 | 2308 | 18930 |
| 2006 | 1900 | 22338 |
| 2007 | 1441 | 25135 |
| 2008 | 1503 | 29217 |
| 2009 | 1648 | 33868 |
| 2010 | 1720 | 36771 |
| 2011 | 1886 | 44382 |
| 2012 | 2083 | 53452 |
| 2013 | 2217 | 60729 |
| 2014 | 2412 | 67837 |
| 2015 | 2605 | 73229 |
| 2016 | 2801 | 79952 |
| 2017 | 2733 | 87190 |
| 2018 | 2957 | 97200 |
| 2019 | 3018 | 113496 |
| 2020 | 3135 | 137237 |
| 2021 | 3606 | 160744 |
| 2022 | 3531 | 159681 |
| 2023 | 5179 | 169300 |
| 2024 | 3174 | 170378 |
| 2025 | 2596 | 152963 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Free University of Brussels - VUB gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | €940 |
| Master's Degree | €940 |
| PhD | €940 |
The Free University of Brussels - VUB has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Free University of Brussels - VUB.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor | Archaeology, Architecture, Astronomy and Space Science, Bioengineering, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Business and Commerce, Chemistry, Communication Arts, Computer Science, Criminology, Economics, Engineering, Ethics, Geography, History, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Medicine, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Software Engineering, Sports |
|---|---|
| Master | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Business and Commerce, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Criminology, Ecology, Economics, Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, European Studies, European Union Law, Geography (Human), International Business, International Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marine Science and Oceanography, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Modern Languages, Nuclear Engineering, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physical Engineering, Physical Therapy, Physics, Psychology, Translation and Interpretation, Urban Studies |
| Doctor | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Educational Sciences, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, European Union Law, History, International Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Nuclear Engineering, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Urban Studies |
Free University of Brussels - VUB alumni
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Maggie De Block
- Enrolled in the Free University of Brussels - VUB
- Graduated with Doctor of Medicine
- Occupations
- general practitionerpolitician
- Biography
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Maggie Celine Louise De Block is a Belgian politician. A member of Anders (formerly Open Flemish Liberals and Democrats), she has chaired her party's group in the Chamber of Representatives since 2020.
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Alexander De Croo
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Alexander De Croo is a Belgian politician and businessman who serves as Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). He was Prime Minister of Belgium from 2020 to 2025. Previously from 2012 to 2020, De Croo served as deputy prime minister in the governments of Elio Di Rupo, Charles Michel, and Sophie Wilmès. During his tenure as deputy prime minister he served as the Minister of Pensions from 2012 to 2014, as Minister of Development Cooperation from 2014 to 2020, and as Minister of Finance from 2018 to 2020. On 1 October 2020, over a year after the 2019 federal elections, the De Croo Government was formed to replace Wilmès' minority government, with De Croo as prime minister.
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Axelle Red
- Occupations
- actorsingercomposer
- Biography
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Fabienne Demal, better known by her stage name Axelle Red, is a Belgian singer-songwriter. She has released 12 albums, including Sans plus attendre, À Tâtons, Toujours Moi and Jardin Secret. She is best known for her 1993 single "Sensualité", a hit in France in 1994.
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Emma Meesseman
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Emma Meesseman is a Belgian professional basketball player for New York Liberty of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and for Fenerbahçe of the Women's Basketball Super League and EuroLeague Women. After playing basketball in Belgium, Meesseman was drafted by the Washington Mystics with the 19th overall pick in the second round of the 2013 WNBA draft. She has also played for the Belgian national team and several European professional teams. She was named the 2011 FIBA Europe Young Women's Player of the Year and the 2019 WNBA Finals MVP. Meesseman studied physical education at Vrije Universiteit Brussel.
Free University of Brussels - VUB faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts and Philosophy | Archaeology, Classical Languages, Ethics, Germanic Languages, History, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Romance Languages, Translation and Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Engineering | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Resources, Nuclear Engineering |
| Faculty : Law and Criminology | Criminology, Law |
| Faculty : Medicine and Pharmacy | Biomedicine, Medical Technology, Medicine, Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Physical Education and Physiotherapy | Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation and Therapy |
| Faculty : Psychology and Educational Sciences | Educational Sciences, Psychology, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Science and Bio-Engineering Science | Artificial Intelligence, Astrophysics, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Physics, Software Engineering |
| Faculty : Social Sciences and Solvay Business School | Communication Studies, Economics, International Business, Management, Political Sciences |
| Institute : Institute for European Studies | European Studies, European Union Law, International Law |
General information
| Alternative names | VUB Vrije Universiteit Brussel |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1970 |
| Accreditation | Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organization (Nederlands-Vlaams Accreditatie Orgaan - NVAO) |
| Motto | Scientia Vincere Tenebras |
| Colors | blue, orange, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Pleinlaan 2 Brussels, 1050 Belgium |
|---|---|
| City population | 196,000 |