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Faculties

VUB has 9 faculties. These departments are responsible for educational and research activities within their own scientific field. Discover what each faculty has to offer here.

Institutes, academies and centres

Our research and teaching activities do not only take place within the boundaries of our faculties or campuses. VUB is also associated with several scientific institutes, academies, and centres.

Campuses

Discover the VUB Main Campus in Etterbeek, the VUB Health Campus in Jette, the VUB Photonics Campus in Gooik, our additional classrooms in Brussels, and our campuses in Leuven and Diest.

Campus developments

VUB is a university in motion. Quality research and education ask for quality and efficient infrastructure. Curious about our construction sites in progress? Discover it here.

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        • Tailor-made education with you at the centre
        • In Brussels you will build your future
        • High quality education
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        • Guidance with your study choice
        • Events for prospective students
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        • First year students at VUB
        • Studying in special situations
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        • International students
        • Starting in the second semester
        • Continue your studies in higher education
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        • Inclusive, open, and networking community of researchers
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        • Ethics Committees & Data Protection Office
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        • Incubators & research parks
      • Launching your entrepreneurship
        • Entrepreneurship education
        • How to start a spin-off?
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        • How and what?
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    • University of the future
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      • Connected to Brussels, Europe and the world
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      • How it started
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      • Facts and figures
      • Academic calendar
      • Visual identity
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      • Our faculties
      • Institutes, academies & centres
      • Campuses
      • Campus developments
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  • VUB for all
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      • Pilar
      • Humanist Sculpture Park Map
      • Humanist Sculpture Park: permanent sculptures
      • Humanist Sculpture Park: temporary sculptures
    • Mobility
      • By bike
      • By car
      • Campus accessibility
      • Contact
      • Public transport
      • Te voet
    • Living Campus Walk
    • University Library and University Archives
      • Central library
      • Medical library
      • CAVA University Archive
    • Daycare centres
      • Practical information
      • Daycare centre Etterbeek
      • Daycare centre Jette
    • Organise your activity on campus
      • Activity request VUB Main Campus
      • Activity request VUB Health Campus
      • Requests for outdoor activities
      • AV services - Event support
      • Promotional activities on campus
      • Renting cultural venues at Pilar
      • Use the sports infrastructure
    • Campus management
      • Infradesk
      • Services campus management
    • Food & drink
      • VUB restaurant Etterbeek
      • VUB restaurant Jette
      • Other catering facilities on campus
      • Catering
      • Sustainable food and drink
    • Sports and exercise at VUB
      • Vision and Mission
      • Sports infrastructure
      • Basic Fit Jette
      • Our sports offer
      • Sports competitions
      • Practical information
    • Health and safety
      • GPs
      • Dental Care
      • University Hospital and specialists
      • Medical and psychosocial services
      • Emergency services and safety
    • Other services
      • Accommodation on and around our campuses
      • Shops and copy centres
      • bpost parcel lockers
    • For organisations and businesses
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      • Promotional activities on campus
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      • Information for suppliers
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      • Donate
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      • Request a digital alumni card
      • Event support
      • Career inspiration
      • Do you need a copy of your diploma?
      • Access to community
    • Strengthen your VUB alumni network
      • VUB alumni associations
      • International VUB alumni associations
      • Wall of Faces
      • LinkedIn
      • Contact our mentors & professionals
    • Become an active alumnus
      • Stay a critical thinker after graduation
      • Mentors & Professionals in the spotlight
      • Donate
      • Connect at events
      • Connect via LinkedIn
      • Apply to work at your alma mater
    • For new graduates
      • Useful tips for your CV and cover letter
      • How to create your LinkedIn profile
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