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Vrije Universiteit Brussel
(VUB)
About
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel is a Dutch- and English-speaking research university in Brussels, Belgium. It has four campuses: Brussels Humanities, Science and Engineering Campus, Brussels Health Campus, Brussels Technology Campus and Brussels Photonics Campus.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 201 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 74 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 16,387
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 37.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 24%
- Female : Male
- 59 : 41
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | =71 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 126–150 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 126–150 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 176–200 | 49.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 176–200 | 41.0 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 201–250 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 251–300 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 251–300 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 251–300 | 47.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 251–300 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
ARWU
39 subjectsQS
32 subjectsUS News
17 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | =141 | 57.1 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | 206 | 57.1 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =224 | 57.1 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =226 | 57.1 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 244 | 57.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =260 | 57.1 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =277 | 57.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =315 | 57.1 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =344 | 57.1 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =347 | 57.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =363 | 57.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =403 | 57.1 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =414 | 57.1 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 489 | 57.1 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =499 | 57.1 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =546 | 57.1 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =728 | 57.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Vrije Universiteit Brussel?
Vrije Universiteit Brussel's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 295, THE Rank 201–250, ARWU Rank 301-400, US News Rank =349.
When was Vrije Universiteit Brussel founded?
Vrije Universiteit Brussel was founded in 1834.
What are the top subjects at Vrije Universiteit Brussel?
Top subjects at Vrije Universiteit Brussel include: Law & Legal Studies, Communication & Media Studies, Public Administration, Geography, Politics.
Where is Vrije Universiteit Brussel located?
Vrije Universiteit Brussel is located in Brussels, Belgium.