Bruface
The Brussels Faculty of Engineering (Bruface) is a joint initiative launched by the Brussels School of Engineering and its Dutch-speaking counterpart at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). The two schools offer 5 of their Master's programmes entirely in common and in English; graduating students receive a joint degree delivered by both ULB and VUB.
- Master in Architectural Engineering
- Master in Electromechanical Engineering
- Master in Chemical and Materials Engineering
- Master in Civil Engineering
- Master in Electrical Engineering
Privileged access from VUB's 60-credit Master's to ULB's 120-credit Master's
Students who have completed a 60-credit Master's at VUB have privileged access to 120-credit Master's programmes in the same field at ULB. This lets them earn two degrees in three years.
- Master in History – focus on History and Administrations / focus on Archives and Documents
- Master in History of Art and Archaeology: General – practical focus on Archaeology / focus on Museums and Movable Heritage Conservation / focus on Art and Visual Culture
- Master in Philosophy – research focus
- Master in Sociology
- Computer Science
- Tourism Studies and Management
Urban Studies
This interdisciplinary Master in Urban Studies is entirely organised in Brussels, in English. As classes are held at both ULB and VUB, students will receive a joint degree upon graduation.
International Student Guide
Please note: This guide is for full degree students enrolled in a joint ULB–VUB programme. If you are an incoming exchange or Erasmus+ student, please refer to the information specifically provided for exchange students.
Two universities, one student experience – make the most of both.
As a student in a joint ULB–VUB programme, you have access to services, facilities and opportunities at both universities. But finding the right information – and knowing what is available to you – is not always straightforward.
This guide brings together the practical information you need to navigate student life at ULB and VUB, from transport, libraries and sports to language courses, housing, healthcare and student support.
For VUB services, where comprehensive information is already available in English, we will point you directly to the relevant VUB webpages.