Study Abroad

No, Vrije University Brussels does not offer any visa assistance. However there are many online sessions conducted to guide students with the process.

Brussels has a night bus transport system, called Noctis that offers safe public ride options during late night. This bus network works from midnight to 3 in the morning on Friday and Saturday nights. Students can easily catch a bus after every 20-30 minutes.

Students have the following labour rights while doing a part time job.

• They can work upto 650 hours per year. Exceeding the same can lead to being eligible to income tax.

• Students do not need any other permit except for the resident permit.

• Students have the right to be paid as similar as other employees.

Yes, students requiring their visa can work for a maximum 20 hours per week after receiving their resident permits. However, these restrictions do not apply during school holidays.

Students can spend their weekends by enjoying the vibrant city life. There are various things to explore such as more than 100 cafes and bars, pursuing crash courses, experiencing nightlife, museums, tourist spots, libraries for literature enthusiasts, joining a sports club or social organisations. Students can even do part-time jobs for a maximum of 650 hours per year. Online portals including VUB database, KU Leuven, Publiq, EhB and LUCA, Student.be, Stepstone and Randstad can help find the perfect work opportunities.