Founded in 1834, the Université Libre de Bruxelles (Free University of Brussels) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Brussels (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Charleroi. Officially recognized by the Direction générale de l'Enseignement non obligatoire et de la Recherche scientifique, Belgique (Directorate General for Non-Compulsory Education and Scientific Research), Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) is a large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Belgian higher education institution. Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ULB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Université Libre de Bruxelles |
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Name (English) | Free University of Brussels |
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Acronym | ULB |
Founded | 1834 Established under the name Université libre de Belgique, that was changed into the name it carries today in 1836. |
Motto | Scientia Vincere Tenebras Conquering darkness by science |
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Address | Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, 50 Brussels 1050 Brussels Belgium |
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Other locations | Charleroi |
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The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Université Libre de Bruxelles is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Université Libre de Bruxelles's academic range and degree level offering.
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This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Université Libre de Bruxelles categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Université Libre de Bruxelles.
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) | 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) | 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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This institution admits men and women (coeducational).
This higher education institution has a non-selective open admission policy.
This institution acceptance rate range is not available.
This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.
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International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
Université Libre de Bruxelles has more than 8700 international students.Tip: search for Université Libre de Bruxelles's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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This institution has a student enrollment range from 25,000 to 29,999, making it a large-sized institution.
This institution's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.
This institution is a private higher education institution.
This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.
This institution adopts a continuous academic calendar, an educational scheduling system where the academic year is organized without long breaks or traditional summer vacations.
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Université Libre de Bruxelles is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Direction générale de l'Enseignement non obligatoire et de la Recherche scientifique, Belgique
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
2004
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Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Université Libre de Bruxelles 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.
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