Parking on the VUB Main Campus
Coming to VUB by car? You can park in one of the public or private car parks on campus.
See plan at bottom of page : right of blue line is public part and left is private part of campus
Staff and students
Private area of the campus
Any vehicle whose license plate is registered via iVisit has access to the private area of the campus.
This includes students, staff and event visitors who have completed registration. Staff can also use the staff card at any time.
Visitors
Public area of campus
Visitors whose cars are not registered can use the pay parking lots in the public portion of campus. The public portion of campus is accessible by car through entrances 6 and 8.
Visitors to the sports complex, Pilar or events where no registration was provided, can use these pay parking lots.
How does the car park work?
At entrances 6 and 8, you will find a ticket terminal at the barrier where you can take a ticket. From then on, the parking time runs.
Paying
You can pay in 2 ways:
- You pay contactless with your bank card when you leave the campus at exits 6, 7 or 8.
- You pay via the Xparc app.
You cannot pay in cash.
Leaving the campus
- Are you leaving the campus within 3 hours ? Enter your ticket at the ticket kiosk at exits 6,7 or 8 and ride out without paying.
- Staying on campus for more than 3 hours ? Enter your ticket at the ticket kiosk at exits 6,7 or 8 and pay.
Please note that we do not guarantee free parking spaces.
Opening hours
The VUB campuses are accessible 24/7 via barriers. The underground car parks have an opening and closing time per building. Are you parked in the car park but the car park is closed? You can always leave the car park using the push button at the entrance gate.
How much do you pay for parking?
The rates below apply day and night, Monday to Sunday, including public holidays.
- First 3 hours: free
- From 3 hours: 1 euro/hour
- Daily rate/limit per day: 15 euros
- Lost ticket: 50 euros
- No registration: 50 euros
We list all prices at entrances and exits 6, 7 and 8.
What to do in case of problems
Use the intercom at the barrier to contact Campus Security directly. They will help you further.
Please note that VUB Security is not authorised to open the barrier if you have not paid. They are also not allowed to receive money.
Parking regulations apply on campus: make sure you park your car correctly! As user of our road and parking facilities, you agree that the highway code and parking regulations apply.
public/private part of campus
