Belgian diploma
New application with a Belgian diploma
The enrolment period starts on 1 July and ends on 30 September 2024. You can however submit an application before 1 July.
Make sure to apply on time (even before the enrolment period). You can add missing documents at a later time as long as it's before 30 September.
The academic year starts on 16 September 2024 (classes start on the 23rd)
Academic calendar
Applying for the second semester is possible until 15 February 2024 (only with a Belgian diploma)
Applications for academic year 2024-2025 will open mid-November
European or International Baccalaureates obtained in Belgium are not considered Belgian diploma's. They are considered equivalent (same access to VUB programmes), but will have to follow the application procedure and deadlines for foreign diploma's.
It's important to submit your application with all required documents before the deadline. You can finish your enrolment after the application deadline.
Foreign diploma
New application with a foreign diploma
Applications for 2024-2025 open mid-November 2023.
Non-EEA citizens (incl UK)
- apply before 1 april 2024 (last day: 31 March)
EEA citizens
- Bachelor's programme
apply before 1 September 2024 (last day: 31 August) - Other programmes
apply before 1 July 2024 (last day: 30 June) - Postgraduate, Bruface or PhD programme
- Master Urban Studies
Non-EEA citizens living in Belgium with a valid residence permit
- can apply within EEA-deadlines. If your application is automatically denied by mistake, please send a photo of the front and back of your residence permit to our Student Administration.
It's important to submit your application with all required documents before the deadline. You can finish your enrolment after the application deadline.
Re-enrolling?
You were already a VUB student during the past academic year, and you are re-enrolling?
All about re-enrolling
Re-enrol for current programme
E.g.: From the 1st year Bachelor to the 2nd year Bachelor
=> Re-enrol (and register your courses) by 15 October
Continue with subsequent programme
E.g.: From the Bachelor in Psychology to the Master in Psychology
=> Re-enrol by 30 September (regular application deadline)
Apply for a different programme (change studies)
E.G.: You want to re-enrol but change your study programme
=> Submit a new application by 30 September (regular application deadline)
2nd semester
If you (only) want to take 2nd semester courses, re-enrol by 15 February
PhD students
Please complete your re-enrolment by 15 November
Postgraduate
Deadline
1 September
Brussels Diplomatic Academy
classes start on 1 September
Bruface
Guest students
First semester or year courses
18 October 2023
Second semester
12 March 2024
Interns and PhD-students
apply at least 1 week before the starting date