HQ Function

The main campus serves as the primary hub for most faculties, central administration, research laboratories, main library, student services, sports facilities, and cultural activities.

Notable Features:

Expansive green campus, modern architectural buildings including the iconic 'Braemgebouw' (rectorate), advanced research facilities, extensive sports complex, and the KultuurKaffee. Aula Q is a prominent lecture hall.

Work Culture:

Characterized by academic freedom, collaborative research, a vibrant international community, and a strong focus on critical thinking and societal engagement. It fosters an open and inclusive environment for students and staff.

HQ Significance:

As the heart of VUB, the Etterbeek campus embodies its commitment to providing comprehensive education and pioneering research in the capital of Europe. It's a major center for Dutch-language higher education in Brussels.

Values Reflected in HQ: The campus design and its continuous development reflect VUB's values of openness, innovation, sustainability, and community.

Location:

VUB maintains a significant global presence through extensive international collaborations, research partnerships with universities and institutions worldwide, and active participation in European and global academic networks (e.g., EUTOPIA European University alliance). It attracts a large number of international students and researchers, contributing to a multicultural academic environment. Its location in Brussels, the capital of Europe, further facilitates its international outreach and engagement with global policy and research initiatives.

Street Address:

Pleinlaan 2

City:

Brussels

State/Province:

Brussels-Capital Region

Country:

Belgium