Rankings
How every major ranking places Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2026):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer science & data technology | 3 | $6,402 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 3 | $6,402 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 3 | $5,372 | See → |
| Business & management | 2 | $6,402 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 2 | $5,372 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 1 | $5,372 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 1 | $5,954 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 1 | $6,402 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 1 | $6,402 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 1 | $6,402 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 1 | $6,402 | See → |
| Social sciences | 1 | $6,402 | See → |
Costs and entry
2 courses mention scholarships.
Jobs after studying at Vrije Universiteit Brussel
The job market for Vrije Universiteit Brussel's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Belgium.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Vrije Universiteit Brussel cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $6,402 a year; half of Vrije Universiteit Brussel's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $5,372 and $6,402. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: computer science & data technology courses are typically $6,402, life sciences & biotechnology $5,372.
How is Vrije Universiteit Brussel ranked?
Vrije Universiteit Brussel is ranked #295 by QS (2027), #261 by Times Higher Education (2027) and #295 by ARWU (2026) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Politics & International Relations Studies (#145) and Geography (#146).
What IELTS score does Vrije Universiteit Brussel need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (19 of the 19 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does Vrije Universiteit Brussel offer?
20 postgraduate courses across 12 fields; the largest are computer science & data technology (3), humanities & languages (3) and life sciences & biotechnology (3).
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Updated 21 October 2026. Courses and fees from Vrije Universiteit Brussel's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2027, Times Higher Education 2027, ARWU 2026, QS subject rankings 2026.