| English Name: | Free University of Brussels | 
| Region: | Western Europe | 
| Country/Region: | Belgium | 
| Found Year: | 1970 | 
| Address: | Pleinlaan 2 | 
| Website: | http://www.vub.be/en | 
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), is a dynamic, modern, competitive, high-quality, socially committed and internationally oriented university located in Brussels. VUB combines award-wining research and a range of study programmes with a supportive open-door policy in one of the most interesting cities in Europe. About 16,000 students, representing 128 nationalities study at the VUB. 3,400 of our students - 22 % of our students population - are international students, making our campuses and classrooms a vibrant an truly global one. VUB organises more than 30 English-taught degree programmes (bachelors and masters), supported by outstanding research. Everything you need is at your fingertips and available on-site, near Brussels' bustling city center.

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