Université Libre de Bruxelles Ranking & Overview 2024

Name	Université Libre de Bruxelles
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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Video Presentation	n.a.; please submit an official Université Libre de Bruxelles general video presentation.

Address	Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, 50 Brussels 1050 Brussels Belgium
	Location Map and Satellite View
	+32 (2) 650 2111
	+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.

Université Libre de Bruxelles: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
	PreBach degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Language & Cultural L&C
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Medicine & Health M&H
Science & Technology S&T
Engineering Eng

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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

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Admission Information

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

Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).

Admission Selection

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

Admission Rate

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

International Students Admission

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

Universit� Libre de Bruxelles has more than 8700 international students.

Admission Office

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.

Size and Profile

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

Student Enrollment

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

Academic Staff

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

Control Type

Université Libre de Bruxelles is a private higher education institution.

Entity Type

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

Campus Setting

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

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:

University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

University Housing

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

Sport Facilities/Activities

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

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:

Financial Aid

Not reported

Study Abroad

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

Distance Learning

Not reported

Academic Counseling

Not reported

Career Services

Not reported

Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Université Libre de Bruxelles's facilities and services; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

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.

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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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or, more generally, recognize Université Libre de Bruxelles as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.

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

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Université Libre de Bruxelles 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Free Online Courses

Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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Université Libre de Bruxelles

Overview

University Snapshot

University Identity

University Location

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Admissions

Introduction

Admission Information

Gender Admission

Admission Selection

Admission Rate

International Students Admission

Admission Office

Size and Profile

Introduction

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment

Academic Staff

Control Type

Entity Type

Campus Setting

Academic Calendar

Religious Affiliation

Facilities and Services

Introduction

University Facilities

University Library

University Housing

Sport Facilities/Activities

Institutional Hospital

University Services

Financial Aid

Study Abroad

Distance Learning

Academic Counseling

Career Services

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

Affiliations and Memberships

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic Structure

Social Media

Introduction

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Facebook

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YouTube

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LinkedIn

TikTok

Free Online Courses

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Wikipedia

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