Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Brussels, Belgium
Quick facts
- World rank
- #230
- Acceptance rate
- 40%
- Students
- 22,366
- International students
- 29%
- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 1834
Overview
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is a Dutch- and English-speaking research university located in Brussels, Belgium. Founded in 1970, VUB has over 22,000 students from 150+ countries and is committed to free inquiry, critical thinking, and internationalization. It offers 150+ programmes across sciences, engineering, humanities, law, medicine, economics, and social sciences. VUB is consistently ranked among the top 250–300 universities globally.
Fields of study
- Sciences
- Engineering
- Medicine
- Law
- Economics
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Philosophy
- Psychology
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- 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
€835 – €4,800
From about $902 / 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 Engineering | Bachelor's | — | $1,092 | Varies | — |
| Bachelor in Sciences | Bachelor's | — | $1,092 | Varies | — |
| Master in Business Economics | Master's | — | $1,900 | Varies | — |
| Master in Computer Science | Master's | — | $1,900 | Varies | — |
| Medicine (MD) | Bachelor's | — | $1,092 | Varies | — |
Information last verified Jul 21, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.