Your future in Brussels starts here

 

Ready to broaden your horizons? Sunday 26 April is the perfect opportunity to explore your future study environment. During the VUB Info Day, you'll experience the energy of our campuses and discover the place where your academic journey takes centre stage. From medical practice to the courtroom or the laboratory: we're here to help you find the path that suits you.

How to make the most of our Info Day?

If you're a prospective bachelor’s student, we recommend starting your visit with the session ‘Ready for Higher Education’. This session gives you essential information about university life, how to choose a programme, what kind of support is available, and what it’s like to study at VUB.

Next, attend one or more programme-specific sessions in your field(s) of interest. If your chosen programme offers guided tours or sessions on entry requirements or preparatory knowledge, we highly recommend joining those too.

Got more questions? Visit our info markets, where our staff and student ambassadors are happy to help you with anything from programme details to practical concerns.

Programme and sessions

To make your visit as smooth as possible, we’ve grouped our programmes into logical clusters. This way, related courses are conveniently located in the same building. Whether you're drawn to economics or social sciences, science or healthcare: each location offers the chance to explore the programme in depth, attend info sessions, and get a real feel for the atmosphere where you might soon be studying. Below you’ll find an overview of the clusters available at our Main Campus in Etterbeek and our Health Campus in Jette:

Main Campus Etterbeek

Science, Engineering & Health (Campus Etterbeek)

Focus: Discover how we build, understand, and drive the world of tomorrow through scientific research and hands-on lab work.

  • Programmes
    • Burgerlijk Ingenieur, Burgerlijk Ingenieur-architect, Industrieel Ingenieur
    • Artificiële Intelligentie, Bio-ingenieurswetenschappen, Biologie, Chemie, Computerwetenschappen, Fysica en Sterrenkunde, Geografie, Wiskunde en Data Science, Toegepaste Informatica (Master)
    • Lichamelijke Opvoeding en Bewegingswetenschappen, Revalidatiewetenschappen en Kinesitherapie (the information session and introduction to Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy take place at our campus in Jette)

Economics & Social Sciences (Campus Etterbeek)

Focus: Discover how societies function and evolve. We analyse economics, policy, power and social structures. Students learn how markets operate, how policy is shaped and how societal dynamics develop.

  • Programmes
    • Business Economics, Communicatiewetenschappen, Handelsingenieur, Politieke Wetenschappen, Social Sciences, Sociologie, Toegepaste Economische Wetenschappen, Bedrijfskunde (Master)

Law & Psychology (Campus Etterbeek)

Focus: Understand human behaviour and the rules that shape our society.

  • Programmes
    • Criminologische Wetenschappen, Rechten
    • Agogische Wetenschappen, Psychologie

Humanities & Philosophy (Campus Etterbeek)

Focus: Delve into the deeper layers of culture, language and history to develop a critical perspective on the past and the future.

  • Programmes
    • Geschiedenis, Kunstwetenschappen en Archeologie, Linguistics and Literary Studies, Taal- en Letterkunde, Toegepaste Taalkunde, Wijsbegeerte en Moraalwetenschappen, Gender en Diversiteit (Master), Journalistiek (Master), Linguistics and Literary Studies (Master), Tolken (Master), Vertalen (Master)

General Services (Building Study Guidance, Campus Etterbeek)

Focus: Everything you need to start your studies with peace of mind, from housing and funding to tailored academic guidance.

  • Study Guidance
  • Social, Legal and Financial Support
  • Student Housing
  • International Relations and Mobility Office
  • Top sports and Studying
  • CVO Semper

Campus Tours (Campus Etterbeek)

  • 10:30, 10:45, 11:00, 12:15, 12:30, 12:45, 13:15, 13:30, 13:45

Student Room Visits (Campus Etterbeek)

During our campus tours, student residents will take you behind the scenes of the XY and Nieuwelaan student halls. Come to Building X for Student Houses XY, come to Nieuwelaan 149 (block 2) for Student Houses Nieuwelaan. You’re welcome to drop in between 10:00 - 12:00 and 13:00 - 15:00.

Health Campus Jette

Medicine & Health (Campus Jette)

Focus: Step into the future of healthcare at our medical campus in Jette, where scientific expertise is directly applied to the human body and patient care.

  • Programmes
    • Biomedische Wetenschappen, Farmaceutische Wetenschappen, Geneeskunde, Management en het Beleid van de Gezondheidszorg (Master), Management, Zorg en Beleid in de Gerontologie (Master)
    • Revalidatiewetenschappen en Kinesitherapie

General Services (Campus Jette)

  • Still have questions after the presentations? Visit the ongoing info fair or speak to our study guidance staff, who’ll be available throughout the day.

Campus Tours (Campus Jette)

  • Guided tours: Tours depart from the information desk at the entrance of Building A. Each tour lasts about 30 minutes and is scheduled after the info sessions, so you can plan your visit efficiently.

Student Room Visits (Campus Jette)

  • You can also visit a student room in Jette, guided by one of our student ambassadors. We take a flexible approach, simply check in at the information desk in the library of Building A. Our student hosts will form small groups and set off as soon as there’s enough interest, so you won’t have to wait long.

Student life beyond the lecture hall

Your student experience isn’t limited to the classroom. The university campus is where you'll live, play sports, make friends, and discover who you are. During our Info Day, take the time to explore our campuses in Etterbeek and Jette, stroll through the green spaces, and discover the facilities that could make VUB your new home.

Campus tours

Whether you’re drawn to the lively city campus in Etterbeek or the medical setting in Jette, our student ambassadors are ready to show you around.

VUB Main Campus (Etterbeek)

  • Guided tours:We’re offering three English spoken guided tours throughout the day, all starting from Building D. Each tour lasts around an hour and takes you past all the key spots on campus. Prefer to explore the campus at your own pace? No problem! Be sure to pop into the Central Library or check out the brand-new LIC (Learning and Innovation Centre).
  • Explore on your own: Prefer to wander at your own pace? No problem. Be sure to pop into the Central Library and check out our brand-new LIC (Learning and Innovation Center).

VUB Health Campus (Jette)

  • Guided tours: Tours begin at the information desk at the entrance of Building A. Each tour lasts around 30 minutes and is timed to fit around the info sessions, so you can plan your day efficiently.

Interested in Student Housing?

Planning to live in student accommodation next academic year? Come and get a first look at your future room: our students will welcome you inside their rooms!

VUB Main Campus (Etterbeek)

During the guided tours, residents will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the XY and Nieuwelaan student halls. Come to Building X for Student Houses XY, come to Nieuwelaan 149 (block 2) for Student Houses Nieuwelaan. Drop-in visits are available between 10:00 - 12:00 and 13:00 - 15:00.

VUB Health Campus (Jette)

You can also visit student housing in Jette, guided by one of our student volunteers. We take a flexible approach: just register at the information desk in the library of Building A. Our students will gather small groups and start the tour as soon as enough people are ready, so you won’t be waiting long.

Support and student life

There’s more to university than your degree. Whether you have questions about housing, finances, or combining sport with your studies: our support services are here for you throughout the day.

VUB Main Campus (Etterbeek)

Location: Study Guidance Building (Building F), open from 10:00 to 15:00

  • Living & life in Brussels: Visit the Housing and Brik information stands to find out how to secure a student room and discover what Brussels has to offer as a student city.
  • Finances & student status: Got questions about social, legal and financial support? Drop by for tailored advice.
  • International experience (until 13h): Dreaming of going abroad? The International Relations and Mobility Office will guide you through Erasmus and other exchange opportunities.
  • Language learning: Want to boost your language skills? CVO Semper offers courses in 10 languages, right here on campus.
  • Top sports & studying: Combining a top-level sports career with your studies? Our experts are happy to advise you. (Please note: Appointments must be booked in advance via topsport.studie@vub.be.)
  • Teacher training: Questions about the Educational Master programmes or the Master's in Primary Education? The MILO team is on hand to help.

VUB Health Campus (Jette)

Location: Building A (Entrance Hall, Library, and Corridors), open from 09:30 to 14:00

  • Central info point: Ask all your questions about social, legal and financial support, student huising (including Upkot), and the 'Ik Word Dokter' initiative.
  • Personal support: Need academic guidance or individual support? Our Study Guidance team is here for you.
  • 1-on-1 with lecturers: Got specific questions about your future degree? Speak directly with our professors for in-depth answers.

Practical

How to register

Click the ‘Register’ button in the top right-hand corner and fill in your details. You’ll then see an overview of all available sessions and activities. Simply tick the ones you’d like to attend and let us know how many people will be joining you.

After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your personal QR code. Keep this safe, either digitally or printed, as it serves as your entry ticket.

Check-in

Please arrive at the correct room 15 minutes before the start of each session. We’ll scan your QR code at the entrance.

Getting here & parking

  • Transport: Find out how to get to both the VUB Main Campus (Etterbeek) and the VUB Health Campus (Jette) with ease.
  • Parking: The barrier will open automatically for you. You can park in one of our parking areas.
  • Attending sessions at both campuses? There’s a convenient train connection between Etterbeek and Jette stations (approx. 15 minutes), or you can travel via the Brussels ring road. Allow around 40 minutes total travel time between the two campuses.

Food & drinks

You won’t go hungry! There will be several food trucks on campus serving hot meals. For a drink or a quick snack, you can also stop by Bar Pilar or Bar Buna (on the Main Campus).

Campus maps

Want to find your way around in advance? View the Etterbeek campus map here and the Jette campus map here.

Any questions?

Don’t hesitate to get in touch, we’re happy to help! Just send us an email.

Virtual tour

Can't wait to explore our campus? Would you like to take a digital tour as a preparation for the open day? Interested in discovering some lesser-known spots on campus? Take a 360° virtual tour of our campuses in Etterbeek, Jette, and Gooik.