Founded in 1834, ULB is a major French-speaking private research university in Brussels. It is known for its principle of ‘free inquiry’ and strong research output across many disciplines.
Address: Avenue Franklin Roosevelt 50, 1050 Bruxelles, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium
Physics, Engineering, Computer Science
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Automation, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, Materials, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnologies, Optics, Physics, Robotics, Software Engineering, Statistics, Structural Engineering, Telecommunications, Thermodynamics
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Private
Partnerships:
CIVIS (A European Civic University Alliance). Active in numerous international networks and strong historical research collaborations.
Research:
Fundamental physics (e.g., Solvay Institutes), Political science, Health sciences, Artificial intelligence, Quantum computing, Materials science.
Famous Alumnis:
Jules Bordet, Ilya Prigogine, André Delvaux, Françoise Barré-Sinoussi (attended), Paul Magnette, Pedro Sanchez (Erasmus)
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
6800
Current students***:
34000
Foreign students***:
30%
Cumulative former students***:
180000
Pros
Prime location in Brussels, strong international dimension, high research activity and reputation, large alumni network.
Cons
Very large university, finding suitable accommodation in Brussels can be difficult and expensive, some campuses are spread out.
Best For
Strong research tradition and comprehensive education in the heart of Europe.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Engineering, Innovation, Physics, Sustainable Practices
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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