Vrije Universiteit Brussels (VUB): Admissions 2024, Rankings & Acceptance Rate
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Last updated on 8 Nov '23, by Anushree Sinha (Study Abroad Expert)What's new at Vrije University Brussels?
- Application deadline for postgraduate courses: September 1, 2024
- Application deadline for undergraduate courses: October 18, 2024
- VUB Highlights 2024
- VUB Popular Courses 2024
- VUB Fees, Duration & Entry Requirements 2024
- VUB Scholarships 2024
- VUB Admission Dates 2024
- VUB Accommodation & Meals 2024
- VUB Rankings 2024
VUB Highlights 2024
Vrije University Brussels is one of the top public universities in Brussels, Belgium with the rank #259 in QS World University Rankings 2024. It offers a 31 academic bachelor’s and 78 master’s courses, along with a number of advanced master courses, postgraduate certificate courses, short courses, preparatory programmes, micro-credential courses as well as trainings. The four campuses of VUB host more than 17,000 students, out of which 23% are international students who represent about 140 different nationalities.
| Year of establishment | 1834 |
| Website | Go to Website  |
| Also Known As | VUB |
| Accepted Exams | |
| No.of Campuses | 8 |
| Accommodation expenses | 4462 Euro for 1 sharing (UG),4462 Euro for 1 sharing (PG) |
| International Students Website | Go to Website |
Commonly asked questions On Highlights
Q: How many international students does VUB host?
Q: What is Vrije University Brussels acceptance rate?
Q: Is it tough to get into VUB?
VUB Popular Courses 2024
Vrije University Brussels provides students the opportunity to choose from 31 academic bachelor’s and 78 master’s courses. Alongside, VUB also offers a number of advanced master courses, postgraduate certificate courses, short courses, preparatory programmes, micro-credential courses as well as trainings. Some of the popular courses offered at the university are:
- Master of Science in Business Engineering (Business and Technology);
- Master of Science in Electromechanical Engineering;
- Master of Science in Chemical and Materials Engineering;
- Master of Science in Applied Sciences and Engineering (Applied Computer Science);
- Master of Science in Photonics Engineering;
- ;Master of Science in Biology;
- Master of Science in Physics and Astronomy;
- Master of Science in Educational Science;
- Master of Arts in Linguistics and Literary Studies; and
- Master of Science in Biomedical Research.
Commonly asked questions On Popular Programs
Q: What are the VUB popular courses?
Q: Which VUB courses are ranked?
Q: Does VUB offer any short courses?
Q: How many courses does VUB offer?
VUB Fees, Duration & Entry Requirements 2024
In order to secure an admission in Vrije University Brussels, all overseas applicants require competitive grades, relevant documents and English proficiency exam scores. VUB accepts all major English exam scores like (IELTS/TOEFL/Cambridge) and mentioned below are the English language requirements from international students:
| Courses | 1st Year Tuition Fees | Duration & Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
MS(18 courses) | INR 86 K - 3 L | Duration: 1 year-2 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 - 80 |
MASc(1 course) | INR 3 L | Duration: 24 months Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above |
M.Arch(2 courses) | INR 2 L - 3 L | Duration: 2 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above |
PG Certificate(6 courses) | INR 18 K - 6 L | Duration: 12 months-2 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above |
M.A.(5 courses) | INR 87 K - 5 L | Duration: 1 year-2 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 - 7, TOEFL: 79 - 90 |
B.A.(2 courses) | INR 3 L | Duration: 3 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above |
MIM(3 courses) | INR 3 L | Duration: 1 year-2 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above |
Others PG(2 courses) | INR 3 L | Duration: 1 year-2 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above |
BBA(1 course) | INR 3 L | Duration: 3 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above |
LL.M.(1 course) | INR 12 L | Duration: 12 months Exam Accepted: IELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above |
Commonly asked questions On Fees and Eligibility
Q: What are VUB's English language requirements?
Q: What are VUB's entry requirements for undergraduate courses?
Q: What are VUB's entry requirements for postgraduate courses?
Q: What are VUB's entry requirements for doctoral programs?
VUB Scholarships 2024
Vrije Universiteit Brussels provides several scholarship oppotunities to their students which offer grants at different levels of study, from Bachelor to Academic staff, and in various regions, for long and short stays. Some of the scholarships available for international students at VUB are:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarships 4Cities
Master Mind
ICP Master
VUB Scholarships for Master of Science in Photonics Engineering
TropiMundo Scholarship
and more.
Commonly asked questions On Scholarships
Q: Does VUB offer scholarships for international students?
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for scholarships at VUB?
VUB Admission Dates 2024
Vrije University Brussels application deadline for international students for the 2024 intake are:
- Undergraduate courses: October 18, 2024
- Postgraduate courses: September 1, 2024
- Doctoral/PhD courses: No Deadline
- Foreign Diploma: April 1, 2024
All applicants are required to pay a fee of EUR 50 while applying to VUB.
- Application fees :Euro 50
- Type of deadline :Regular
Documents| Type of documents | Applicable for |
|---|---|
| SOP | Not required |
| LOR | Needed for few courses |
| Essays | Not required |
| CV | Needed for few courses |
| Additional documents | Required |
Important dates| Intake season | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall | 15ᵗʰ Mar - 31ˢᵗ Aug 2023 |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
Q: What are VUB's application deadlines 2024?
Q: How can I apply to VBU?
Q: How long does VUB take to send admission offers?
Q: What is process of admission after receiving VUB's acceptance letter?
VUB Accommodation & Meals 2024
Situated in the heart of Europe, Brussels is the capital of Belgium. VUB’s four campuses are located around the centre of Brussels, enabling students to enjoy the energy of a capital city on the one hand and to appreciate the quietness of the green and compact campuses on the other hand. The city is the political epicentre of the European Union and home to EU headquarters. The historical city is the crossroad of art and cultures. VUB's campus includes student accommodation, sports facilities, restaurants, modern computer rooms, a student bookshop, medical facilities, a university library, study guidance centre, located in a vibrant area full of shops and cafés. Also, VUB boasts state-of-the-art facilities on all its campuses. There are modern classrooms, high-tech laboratories, audio-visual labs, computer labs, seminar halls on the campuses. Besides academics, VUB is a centre for sports and cultural activities. The university boasts of sports facilities and auditoriums where athletic meets, music fests, dance, drama and other events are organized frequently. The university promotes cross-disciplinary participation in these extra-curricular activities.
- University provides on campus accommodation facilities to its students but due to a limited number of rooms on campus, it cannot provide housing for all international students and scholars. How
- University provides on campus accommodation facilities to its students but due to a limited number of rooms on campus, it cannot provide housing for all international students and scholars. However, a large selection of student housing are available around the campus
- Students are advised to find other means of accommodation in Belgium, preferably prior to departure
Accommodation Expense- PG Accommodation expenses:Euro 4462
- On-campus housing:vub.be/en/studying-vub/why-study...
Meal Expense- Living expense links:vub.be/en/studying-vub/why-study...
Commonly asked questions On Accommodation & Meals
Q: How many campuses does VUB have?
VUB Rankings 2024
Vrije University Brussels is one of the top public universities in Brussels, Belgium with the rank #259 in QS World University Rankings 2024. Times Higher Education has ranked VUB #201-250 in World University Rankings 2023, #95 in Impact Rankings: Good health and well-being 2023 and #101-200 in Impact Rankings: Quality Education 2023. According to the US News and World Report Rankings 2023, VUB has secured the rank #292 in Best Global Universities, #122 in Best Global Universities in Europe and #6 in Best Global Universities in Belgium.
Commonly asked questions On Rankings
Q: What is VUB's ranking?
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VUB Location
| University City | Brussels, Other - Belgium, Belgium |
VUB Campuses
8 Campuses
Pleinlaan 2 1050 Elsene Building X4 (entrance 6)
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