Université libre de Bruxelles
Brussels, Belgium
Quick facts
- World rank
- #214
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
- 37,489
- International students
- 35%
- Institution type
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- Founded
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Overview
Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) is a major public research university founded in 1834 in Brussels, Belgium. It is one of Belgium's leading universities with over 37,000 students, including more than one-third from abroad. ULB has 13 faculties covering all academic disciplines and offers approximately 40 undergraduate and nearly 250 graduate programs. It is home to 4 Nobel Prize laureates and is known for its free inquiry principle.
Fields of study
- Sciences
- Medicine
- Law
- Engineering
- Social Sciences
- Arts & Humanities
- Economics
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Education
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
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- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€1,200 – €5,000
From about $1,296 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Economics and Management | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Bachelor in Engineering | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Bachelor in Sciences | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master in Computer Science | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master in Medicine | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| MBA | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Feb 17, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.