Online Info sessions for international students

Programme specific info sessions 

  • Our programme specific info sessionstackle questions on the programme content (courses, professors, assignments, internships, etc.) and the application requirements (relevant background, language criteria…).

Info sessions hosted by the International Relations Office (IRMO)

  • General info session for international students. 
    • Monthly sessions start in December 2024 until June 2025.
    • This info session provides general information on the university’s offer, student life and general application information. Please book one of the programme specific info sessions to ask your academic related questions.
  • Blocked account procedure for visa-required students. 
    • Monthly sessions start in February 2025 until May 2025.
    • This info session provides a complete overview of the necessary steps to set up a blocked account. Topics include: How to complete the online application, administration before departure, administration upon arrival, etc.
  • Visa formalities for visa-required students.
    • Monthly sessions start in February 2025 until May 2025.
    • This info session provides a complete overview of the necessary steps to apply for a visa. Topics include: Types of visa, application procedure, duration of the procedure, necessary documents to declare, etc. 
  • Health insurance for international students.       
    • Monthly sessions start in February 2025 until May 2025.
    • This info session provides a complete overview on how to set up the mandatory basic health insurance in Belgium. Topics include: Which documents to declare, how to start the procedure, registration as a (non-)resident, different health insurance (providers), etc.

Info sessions hosted by the Housing department

  • Info session on student housing
    • Info session on all practical information regarding VUB housing (incl. application and allocation process).
    • In February and April, the sessions will focus on VUB accommodation and the private housing in Brussels. The session in May will mainly focus on the private housing in Brussels.

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