ULB provides year-round support to its students through the Student Social Service (Service social étudiants), offering financial aid, scholarships, various discounts, and student job opportunities. Additionally, it provides information on students' rights, guides you to appropriate services, and assists with external administrative processes, helping manage student life and address temporary challenges.
Missions
Provide access to information
Promoting social rights
Supporting wider access to higher education
Contributing to preventing the development of social policy
Offering guidance and support to students in difficulty
Assist prospective refugee students with enrolment (ULB Desk for Refugees)
Services and Support
Reduced tuition fees
Financial aid
Transgender students
Free access to ULB sports and benefits with the ULB Culture
Priority access to ULB housing: If recognized by the student social services, you might qualify for ULB housing, which has a limited number of spots.
Student with fewer opportunities’ status (AMO): the student social services works with ULB's Mobility Service to ‘student with fewer opportunities’ status to AMO scholarship holders. For details, reach out to AMO-sse@ulb.be
Other services available to ULB students include: a social grocery store, medical services, psychological support and family planning. See here for information.
€2 Meals for Students in Need
• Who? Students who already receive a tuition fee reduction (through the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles or the ULB Social Service) are automatically eligible for the 2-euro meals. Other students facing (temporary) financial difficulties can apply for the discount via MonULB:
1. Go to My virtual secretariat → My financial situation → My reduction to university restaurants.
2. Submit your request.
3. The discount will be activated after about 2 working days.
• What? Balanced SMART and VEGE meals at a reduced price of €2.
• Where ? Available in ULB student restaurants: Chez Théo, Au Forum, and Aux Presses.
How ? At checkout, present your student card. The QR code will be scanned, and the discount will be applied.
All restaurants have free water fountains.
Support for students with specific needs
ULB students with specific needs can obtain the ‘Étudiants à Besoins Spécifiques (EBS)’ status at the university. For more details on how to apply, please visit the provided link or contact the EBS team via email. Each ULB faculty also has EBS faculty coordinators available for contact.
ULB is committed to ensuring accessibility across its campuses, especially for individuals with reduced mobility. The online access guide provides detailed and searchable information about each university building, including disabled parking spaces, elevators, and accessible restrooms. All relevant information is available here.
InfOR-Études Service - student information guidance service
Information desk
Get personalised guidance on higher education, ULB programmes, application procedures, and available support.
Have your questions answered about student life, including housing, financial aid, and campus services.
Access resources and events such as course guides, open days, and information fairs to explore your study options.
The service is open to anyone planning to study: secondary school pupils, university or college students, adults returning to education, and so on. It is free of charge and available without an appointment.
Orientation desk
Discuss your study choices and reflect on your interests, motivations, or uncertainties with our orientation advisers.
Explore initial steps to help you move forward in your decision-making process.
Access further guidance through a more in-depth orientation appointment if needed.
Free of charge and available to everyone without an appointment, from 26 August to 7 October 2025 every Tuesday morning, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm.
§ Individual orientation sessions:
Free individual orientation sessions – available year-round by appointment, in person or online (Teams).
These free sessions are open to everyone and allow you to:
Discuss any difficulties and reflect on your study choices.
Explore different options and their implications.
Receive tailored support in your decision-making process.
Several meetings may be scheduled if needed.
Online booking is reserved for ULB students:
How to book:
• Access the appointment booking platform here and book an appointment using your ULB email address and phone number. Only available slots for the next 14 days are displayed. If no slots are available, email orientation@ulb.be with your name, first name, study year and program, preferred availability and phone number.
• Choose an in-person (Solbosch campus only) or remote appointment.
• Receive a confirmation email with the Teams link or office details.
Location InfOR-Études
Solbosch Campus, Magenta area, Building S, Level 4, Office S.4.102
Telephone: +32 (0)2 650 36 36
Monday: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday: 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Thursday: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday: Closed
Email address: etudes@ulb.be
Office hours
Monday: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Thursday: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday: Closed
Webpage
You can find more information here.
Student jobs
ULBJob is the main platform for students looking to earn extra income. Together with ULB InfOR-Emploi, it offers job openings in various fields such as childcare, tutoring, administration and IT. If you need to take time off during exam preparation, you may also qualify for an allowance to offset lost earnings.
• Jobs at ULB: Visit ULB Career Center and log in with your ULB email address.
• Jobs outside ULB: explore student.be.
Tutoring opportunity
If you enjoy sharing knowledge and are looking for rewarding work, consider becoming a tutor. From your first year, you can provide weekly support to primary and secondary school pupils. More information is available at Schola-ulb.be.
Working in Belgium
To work as a student in Belgium, certain conditions apply:
• EU students: registration with the local municipality and a ULB student card is sufficient.
• Non-EU students: a work permit is required. For full details, see Student@work website.