About the university

A major French-speaking research university in Brussels, founded in 1834 on the principle of free inquiry. Home to the Solvay Institutes and 6 Nobel Prize laureates. Strong in sciences, law, medicine, and social sciences.

Key information

• Location: Brussels, BE
• Ranking #201
• QS #201
• THE #197
• National ranking #3
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Sciences
• Law
• Medicine
• Social Sciences
• Engineering

Programs (32)

• Artificial Intelligence
• Architecture
• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Business Administration
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Cyber Security
• Data Science
• Dentistry
• Economics
• Education
• Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Finance and Accounting
• Fine Arts
• History
• International Relations
• Journalism and Communication
• Law
• Linguistics
• Marketing
• Mathematics
• Medicine
• Neuroscience
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology

Student body

• Total students: 29,000
• International students: 25%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €450 - €1,000 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 89%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• IELTS
• TOEFL
• DELF/DALF (for French programs)

Minimum GPA: 3

Tuition costs

• €835 - €4,500 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 42.00%
• Scholarships available: ULB Excellence grants, Erasmus+, Belgian ARES scholarships for developing countries
• Additional costs: Books €200-400/year, student union fee €80/year

Quick facts

• Founded: 1834
• Teaching languages: French, English
• Study formats: offline, hybrid

Contact

• Website: https://www.ulb.be