The Vrije Universiteit Brussel is a Dutch-speaking university in Brussels, established in 1970 as a split from ULB. It is known for its research, particularly in fields like photonics and AI, and its commitment to free inquiry.
Address: Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussel, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium
Photonics, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, 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, Structural Engineering, Telecommunications
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
EUTOPIA European University. Strong European and international network, collaborations with industry in Brussels.
Research:
Fundamental research, Photonics, AI and robotics, Medical innovations, Environmental sciences, Sustainable chemistry.
Famous Alumnis:
Ingrid Daubechies, Annemie Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Kim Gevaert
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
3500
Current students***:
20000
Foreign students***:
20%
Cumulative former students***:
80000
Pros
Located in Brussels (capital of Europe), strong research in specific niche fields, emphasis on small-group teaching and interaction.
Cons
Campus is somewhat outside the main city center, can be less internationally known than older Belgian universities in some fields.
Best For
Research in photonics, AI, and engineering in Brussels, with a focus on societal relevance.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Innovation, Medical Devices, Robotics, Sustainable Development
*: 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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