From academic year 2026-2027, the current social allowance, rent allowance and exchange grant will be merged into a single social allowance.

Our colleagues at the international relations office, secretariat and welcome desk offer support on a variety of topics. Find out more.

Do you qualify for a rent allowance to help pay for your student housing? And do you have to pay communal taxes where you live?

Atrocity crimes and the responsibility to protect in international law

Fourth Biennial Conference of the Brussels Institute for Journalism Studies (BIJU)

Thanks to donations there are External study grants available for VUB students. Check whether you qualify for a grant and how to apply.

An overview of all documents that might be requested during the application procedure. Check which ones you (will) need and what each one means.

Are you looking for an academic position? Could you be the next professor at the VUB? Discover the opportunities available at VUB and browse our vacancies.

Non-EEA nationals need a work permit to work in Belgium. Here’s an overview of steps to take.