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.
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private
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non-profit
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large-sized
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non-selective
Name (English) | Free University of Brussels |
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Name | Free University of Brussels |
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Address | Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, 50 Brussels 1050 Brussels Belgium |
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+32 (2) 650 2111 | |
+32 (2) 650 3595 | |
Other locations | Charleroi |
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The following Free University of Brussels'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 Free University of Brussels's academic range and degree level offering.
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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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.
uniRank publishes below some basic Free University of Brussels's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Free University of Brussels a selective admission policy? None, open admission policy.
Free University of Brussels's acceptance rate range is 100% making this institution a non-selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
Université Libre de Bruxelles has more than 8700 international students.Tip: search for Free University of Brussels's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Free University of Brussels.
Free University of Brussels has an enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 500-599 academic employees (Faculty).
Free University of Brussels is a private higher education institution.
Free University of Brussels is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Continuous type of academic calendar.
Free University of Brussels does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Free University of Brussels's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
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.
uniRank provides below an overview of Free University of Brussels's main services:
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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Free University of Brussels is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Direction générale de l'Enseignement non obligatoire et de la Recherche scientifique, Belgique
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
2004
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Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study 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.
uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Free University of Brussels 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.
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