Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is a public institution in Brussels, Belgium, accredited by Flemish Government, Ministry of Education and Training (Vlaamse Overheid); NVAO - Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders); European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process). Primary language: Dutch. AlmiStudy lists 7 canonical subject areas, all verified against Flemish Government, Ministry of Education and Training (Vlaamse Overheid); NVAO - Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders); European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process).
- Country
- Belgium (BE)
- City
- Brussels
- Control
- public
- Language
- Dutch
- Accreditation
- Flemish Government, Ministry of Education and Training (Vlaamse Overheid); NVAO - Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders); European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- Source
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) Official Website · tier: tier_1_official
- Website
- https://www.vub.be/en
Subjects offered
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Arts and Philosophy · Law and Criminology · Economics and Social Sciences · Psychology · Sciences · Engineering · Medicine and Pharmacy · Physical Education and Physiotherapy
Founded in 1834 as part of the Université Libre de Bruxelles, VUB became fully independent in 1969 when the linguistic split created separate Dutch-speaking (VUB) and French-speaking (ULB) institutions. Approximately 22,000 students from 145+ countries — making VUB one of the most international universities in Belgium proportionally. Founded on the principle of 'vrij onderzoek' (free inquiry) — independence from religious or ideological authority, reflecting the institution's secular, humanist origins in opposition to the then-dominant Catholic universities. Strong English-medium Master's and PhD programmes; particular international visibility in Brussels Studies, EU studies, applied mechanics, and medical sciences. VUB shares the Brussels Health Campus with ULB, including the joint hospital UZ Brussel.
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