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About ULB
Free University of Brussels (ULB) — public non-profit university. It is located in Brussels, Belgium. ULB is working closely with European University Association (EUA).
The university is in top-230 of the best universities in the world, according to QS World University Rankings.
ULB does research in different fields of study. You can find them on the official site.
- Location
- Brussels, Belgium
- Establishment year
- 1834
- Students
- 27,194
- International students
- 9,246
Place in ratings
- Rating QS
- 2025#230
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
---|---|
Natural Sciences | 196 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 199 |
Social Sciences & Management | 201 |
Accounting & Finance | 201-250 |
Arts & Humanities | 258 |
Engineering & Technology | 307 |

ULB tuition fees
The academic year at ULB is continuous, which means that students have no break between courses. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at ULB are different for locals and foreigners. Belgium citizens pay 1,130 USD per year, while international students pay a minimum of 4,718 USD. On the official website of the university, you can find all the up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
Accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses are all things to consider before applying to university.
- Academic calendar
- Continuous
- Bachelor
- Local1,130USD/year
- Foreign4,718USD/year
- Master
- Local1,130USD/year
- Foreign4,718USD/year
ULB campus
The campus of ULB is urban. This means that students study closely to the sights and the entire recreational infrastructure of the city. This type of campus gives students more options for internships and part-time jobs. The educational institution has its own library. Here, students do their homework or just have a good time reading an interesting book. ULB accepts students for international exchange programs. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in intercultural communication for both international and local students.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes

What to do after graduation
Students can stay in Belgium for a year after graduation to find a job and change their student visa to a work visa. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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