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Université Libre de Bruxelles

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Overview

Founded in 1834, the Université Libre de Bruxelles (Free University of Brussels) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Brussels (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Charleroi. Officially recognized by the Direction générale de l'Enseignement non obligatoire et de la Recherche scientifique, Belgique (Directorate General for Non-Compulsory Education and Scientific Research), Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Belgian higher education institution. Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. The acceptance rate range is 100% making this Belgian higher education organization a non-selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ULB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Université Libre de Bruxelles's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Université Libre de Bruxelles's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Université Libre de Bruxelles' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Université Libre de Bruxelles's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenon-selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Free University of Brussels
Acronym ULB
Founded 1834 Established under the name  Université libre de Belgique, that was changed into the name it carries today in 1836.
Motto Scientia Vincere Tenebras
Conquering darkness by science
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University Location

Address Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, 50
Brussels
1050 Brussels
Belgium
Université Libre de Bruxelles's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Université Libre de Bruxelles Phone Number +32 (2) 650 2111
Université Libre de Bruxelles Fax Number +32 (2) 650 3595
Other locations Charleroi

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Université Libre de Bruxelles's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Université Libre de Bruxelles's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Université Libre de Bruxelles's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Université Libre de Bruxelles.

Université Libre de Bruxelles: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Université Libre de Bruxelles's admission information.

Université Libre de Bruxelles's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Université Libre de Bruxelles's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Université Libre de Bruxelles a selective admission policy? None, open admission policy.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Université Libre de Bruxelles's acceptance rate range is 100% making this institution a non-selective higher education institution.


Université Libre de Bruxelles's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Université Libre de Bruxelles has more than 8700 international students.

Université Libre de Bruxelles's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Université Libre de Bruxelles.

Université Libre de Bruxelles's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Université Libre de Bruxelles has an enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Université Libre de Bruxelles's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 500-599 academic employees (Faculty).


Université Libre de Bruxelles's Control Type Control Type

Université Libre de Bruxelles is a private higher education institution.


Université Libre de Bruxelles's Entity Type Entity Type

Université Libre de Bruxelles is a non-profit higher education institution.


Université Libre de Bruxelles's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Université Libre de Bruxelles's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Continuous type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Université Libre de Bruxelles does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Université Libre de Bruxelles's main facilities:


Université Libre de Bruxelles's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Université Libre de Bruxelles's Library


Université Libre de Bruxelles's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Université Libre de Bruxelles's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


Université Libre de Bruxelles's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Université Libre de Bruxelles's main services:


Université Libre de Bruxelles's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Université Libre de Bruxelles's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Université Libre de Bruxelles's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Université Libre de Bruxelles's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Université Libre de Bruxelles's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Université Libre de Bruxelles's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Université Libre de Bruxelles is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Direction générale de l'Enseignement non obligatoire et de la Recherche scientifique, Belgique

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2004


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Université Libre de Bruxelles's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-EQUIS)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Université Libre de Bruxelles's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Twitter X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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