Study together on campus
More study spaces are opened during the exam periods. To ensure that the study places are not used by externals, student cards will be checked. So be sure to take yours with you!
Looking for a place to have lunch at the Health Campus?
From 1 May to 27 June, the dining area in Agora building will be open:
- Weekdays: 9h30 - 15h30 and 18h - 20h
- Weekends + holidays: 12h - 14h and 18h - 20h
The restaurant only serves food between 11h30 and 13h45 on weekdays.
Central Library (Etterbeek)
Monday to Friday: 8 AM - 9 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Closed on Sundays and holidays
Reserve your spot
Medical Library (Jette)
01/05 - 27/06
Open every day between 8 AM and 11 PM
Reserve your study space!
LIC (Etterbeek)
Open everyday between 8 AM - 11 PM
Reserve a spot
Study Guidance (Etterbeek)
19/05 - 30/05
Every day from 9 AM - 11 PM
Building P2 (Etterbeek)
24/05 - 01/06
Every day from 9 AM - 11 PM
Where to find these rooms?
Loungebar (Etterbeek)
23/05 - 29/06
Every day from 9 AM - 11 PM
STOA (Etterbeek)
19/05 - 29/06
Every day from 9 AM - 11 PM
Brik study spaces
You can find a lot of other study spaces in Brussels.
Check the overview
Studying together online
You can create a mass study event @ home in different ways. If you want to create a channel and keep in touch with your fellow students, you can use Microsoft Teams. You can communicate with a group of people and collaborate via your browser, desktop app or the mobile app. With your VUB account you have unlimited access to Teams. Here's guide to install Microsoft Teams.
The best way to keep in touch is by creating a new chat. You can chat with as many fellow students as you like. Everyone can choose to turn his/her camera/mic on or off. How to start a chat session in Teams.
Don't forget that these sessions are for studying. Agree on some ground rules before you start. Try to synchronize your study schedule so you can start at the same time everyday and, most importantly, that you can take a breaks at the same time. This way you create a digital study room without to much diversion.
f you see it bigger, you can also opt for a TEAM site. Here you can also share documents, collaborate,… Here's how you apply for a TEAMS site.
Useful apps
Study Guidance has tested some apps that can help you study and maintain good mental health during the exam period. This collection is just the tip of the iceberg, but already a good start for those looking for extra support in a relaxing way.
Studying
- Brainscape - Make your own flash cards.
- Quizlet - Test yourself with fun games.
- Forest - Improve your focus
- Mindful Browsing - Be aware of your screen time
- Exam Countdown - Count down to the end of the exams
- Evernote - all your notes in one app.
- Alarmy - Stop snoozing.
Well-being
- Headspace - Mindfulness and meditation, with or without guidance.
- Insight Timer -A huge variety of meditation techniques as podcasts and online courses.
- Mindshift CBT - Helps with anxiety and teaches you to be relaxed and present.
- Sleeptown - Build a fictional city in your sleep
Language
- Duolingo - Learn a language through daily sessions and fun tests.
- Netflix Language Learning - Watch your favourite show with bilingual subtitles and a dictionary.