Academic Programmes

English-taught programmes to meet your interest

VUB offers a wide variety of English-taught programmes supported by high-quality interdisciplinary research. Our system of majors and minors enables students to plan and personalise the curriculum in a way that best meets your interests. VUB offers many joint and double-degree programmes at bachelor’s, master’s and PhD level, giving students the opportunity to study at both VUB and partner institutions. All degree programmes offered by VUB are accredited by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO), ensuring that they meet the highest predefined quality standards.

- Master of Science in Political Science: European and International Governance
- European and International Governance programme at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is a one-year programme dealing with two of the most…
  European and International Governance programme at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is a one-year programme dealing with two of the most important fields of political science: European studies/governance and international politics/relations.
- Master of Science in Sustainable Land Management
- Sustainable Land Management from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) aims to form experts that are able to manage and protect the…
  Sustainable Land Management from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) aims to form experts that are able to manage and protect the land as well as manipulate the specifics and properties of the soil.
- Master of Science in Urban Studies
- Study urban studies in the capital city of Europe! The interdisciplinary Master in Urban Studies (or MUS for short) is…
  Study urban studies in the capital city of Europe! The interdisciplinary Master in Urban Studies (or MUS for short) is a 120 ECTS programme jointly offered by the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB).
- Master of Science in Water Resources Engineering
- Water Resources Engineering at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) offers a comprehensive training in the different aspects of water resources management…
  Water Resources Engineering at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) offers a comprehensive training in the different aspects of water resources management and engineering, with a focus on the use of numerical simulation tools in a framework of project based learning.
- Multilingual Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Literary Studies
- Are you looking for a three-year Bachelor’s programme in linguistics and literary studies during which you can specialise in two…
  Are you looking for a three-year Bachelor’s programme in linguistics and literary studies during which you can specialise in two languages?
- Multilingual Master in Linguistics and Literary Studies
- The Linguistics and Literary Studies at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) aims to prepare students for academic and professional interventions in…
  The Linguistics and Literary Studies at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) aims to prepare students for academic and professional interventions in the field of educational innovation. It prepares students for research into the nature, development and features of educational actors, institutions, related policies, and processes in educational development and educational practices.
- PG in Economic Diplomacy
- You strive for a career in Economic Diplomacy? Lay the foundation for it at VUB, in the heart of Europe,…
  You strive for a career in Economic Diplomacy? Lay the foundation for it at VUB, in the heart of Europe, where you will follow academic and practitioner-led courses. On top of that, VUB offers three options to complement your compulsory courses: follow the transcontinental study path, take up an internship or write a thesis.
- PG in Economic Diplomacy and International Business
- This comprehensive and highly specialised programme prepares you for careers in both diplomacy and international business. Or if you want…
  This comprehensive and highly specialised programme prepares you for careers in both diplomacy and international business. Or if you want to be involved in developing international economic, monetary, financial and banking policy.
- PG in International Trade and Investment
- Do you want a fancy job in international business? Learn how to independently conduct international business practices like export, import,…
  Do you want a fancy job in international business? Learn how to independently conduct international business practices like export, import, sourcing, investing and international alliance formation. Learn from theoretical and practical insights, and actively shape your own study path. VUB offers the high quality education you need for a successful career.
- Research Master in Gerontological Sciences
- The Gerontological Sciences course at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) included offers a specific training trajectory to those excellent students who…
  The Gerontological Sciences course at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) included offers a specific training trajectory to those excellent students who want to build up an academic career in the field of Gerontology. The program also provides an ideal preparation for starting a PhD in the domain of Gerontology.
- Research Master in Philosophy
- This full time English/Dutch Research Master in Philosophy at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is jointly organised by the Department of…
  This full time English/Dutch Research Master in Philosophy at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is jointly organised by the Department of Philosophy of the University of Antwerp (UAntwerpen), the Department of Philosophy and Moral Science of Ghent University (UGent) and the Department of Philosophy and Moral Sciences of the Free University of Brusssels (VUB).