🏛️
College Info
3 items available
At a glance
- Type
- private
Official website
www.vub.be/enNetherlandsQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete★ Top 5 in Country★ Top 50 Global★ European Universities Initiative — EUTOPIA★ Triple Crown Business School
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is a public research university located in Brussels, Belgium. It was founded in 1970 and is one of the most prestigious universities in Belgium. The university is known for its strong focus on research and innovation, with a wide range of academic programs offered across various disciplines. VUB is also committed to internationalization, with a significant number of international students and faculty members.
University agent data refreshed yesterday
Live portal snapshot
Times Higher Education #23 · 2026ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) #33 · 2026QS World University Rankings #292 · 2026CWUR #359 · 2026Times Higher Education #23 · 2025ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) #33 · 2025
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
🎯
Campus Vibe
Urban, 200 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
8/10
Diversity
9/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
6/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies by season
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
💼
Career Outcomes
$1,333 avg starting salary
88% placement rate
Popular fields
general
Top Recruiters
INGPhilipsShellBooking.comHeineken
🏠
Student Life
25,000 students (5,000 international)
Campus: Urban, 200 acres
Location: Brussels, Netherlands
Climate: Varies by season
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
LibrarySports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteria
🔑
Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 45.5%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Check program pages 9–12 months before your target intake
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 45.5%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for Netherlands: Check program pages 9–12 months before your target intake