VKI is a non-profit international educational and scientific organization, hosting advanced research and postgraduate programs in fluid dynamics. It was founded in 1956.
Address: Waterloosesteenweg 72, 1640 Sint-Genesius-Rode, Flemish Brabant, Belgium
Fluid Dynamics, Aerospace Engineering, Turbomachinery
Domains taught:
- Aerospace, Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Thermodynamics
Diplomas*:
- Doctor, Graduate Certificate, Master
Status:
- Mix Public/Private
Partnerships:
Collaborations with NATO (founding partner), ESA, universities, and industries worldwide. Part of various international research networks.
Research:
Advanced research in aerodynamics, turbomachinery, environmental and industrial fluid dynamics, aerospace propulsion.
Famous Alumnis:
Many leading researchers in fluid dynamics globally
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
100
Current students***:
80
Foreign students***:
70%
Cumulative former students***:
2500
Pros
World-renowned specialized research center, unique postgraduate programs (Research Master, PhD), highly international staff and students.
Cons
Highly specialized, not a full-spectrum university, focused solely on postgraduate studies and research.
Best For
Postgraduate research and education in fluid dynamics at a world-class level.
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- Aerodynamics, Aerospace, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Environmental Engineering, Environmental Impact, Fluid Mechanics, Innovation
*: 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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