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!

The study spaces are closed on 24/12 (from 12 PM), 25/12, 31/12 (from 12 PM) and 01/01.  

Central Library (Etterbeek)

Open every day between 8 AM and 9 PM in January 
Reserve your spot

Medical Library (Jette)

Open every day between 8 AM and 11 PM 
Reserve your study space!

Study Guidance (Etterbeek)

23/12 - 05/01
Every day from 9 AM - 11 PM

STOA (Etterbeek)

23/12 - 30/01
Every day from 9 AM - 11 PM

Building P2 (Etterbeek)

23/12 - 05/01
Every day from 9 AM - 11 PM
Where to find these rooms?

Containers Building A (Etterbeek)

23/12 - 26/01
Every day from 9 AM - 11 PM

Pleinlaan 9 0.G2 (Etterbeek)

23/12 - 26/01
Every day from 9 AM - 11 PM

Loungebar (Etterbeek)

23/12 - 26/01
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.

Check the Canvas page of Study Guidance for more info

Study tips

Study skills

What is a good study method? Or how to make a schedule? About these and other skills you will find lots of tips & tricks and workshops here.

Student well-being

Suffering from stress or fear of failure? Discover the student psychologists' support here.

VUBuddy

Your VUBuddy is here for you during the exam period. As a fellow student, your buddy can give you plenty of useful study tips. Want to know more about the buddies?

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
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
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