Vrije Universiteit Brussel

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.

VUB is partnered with many housing websites in Brussels that provide off-campus accommodations similar to those on campus. These resources are as follows:

• MyKot
• Brik
• Bru Upkot
• U-Residence
• Brusello-XL
• Jet Upkot
• Social rental office SVKS

The cost of on-campus houses varies depending on the type. The cost includes internet connection, energy cost, fire insurance, repairs and weekly maintenance. The costs are:

Students must consider expenses such as food, transport, accommodation, healthcare etc. Some of them are mentioned in table below.

According to the university data, 1% of Indian students pursuing an undergraduate degree and 3% pursuing a graduate degree will be able to avail the scholarships. Students, if meet the eligibility must submit the scholarship application form along with the necessary documents before the deadlines.

According to the university, most of the Indian international students are pursuing degrees in the Science major. Some of the courses that have a higher chance of an Indian international student getting selected into are mentioned below:

• BSc Business Economics
• MSc Management
• MSc Electromechanical Engineering
• MSc Applied Computer Science
• MSc Molecular Biology
• MSc Urban Studies
• PhD in Engineering
• PhD in Sciences
• PhD in Bioengineering Sciences