Université Libre de Bruxelles

Location: Brussels, Belgium
Website: info for exchange students
Language of instruction: French

Students may need French language proficiency certification ahead of their exchange. The UVic French and Francophone Studies department hosts tests in March and November. Please contact goglobal@uvic.ca for more information!

Terms: Fall semester (September - January) // Spring semester (February - June)

Highlights

20,000 students (25% foreign students : 15% from Europe, 10% from outside Europe)
The university in the located in the city of Brussels – within close proximity to other popular European destinations such as Paris and Amsterdam
The Computing Centre provides academic computing and data networking systems and is equipped with large-scale systems, including a CRAY YMP supercomputer, which is an incomparable tool for numerous research teams

ULB emphasizes its commitment to inclusive teaching, particularly for students with specific needs.
Students with disabilities can benefit from a special provisions at ULB, known as EBS-ESH (student with specific needs - in a situation of disability).
More information about EBS-ESH status.

See course catalogue for full selection.
To help its incoming international students improve their language skills, ULB offers a variety of free French courses during the semester.

Credits at ULB:

Course Evaluations at UVic:

Before departure, UVic students will be able to submit exchange courses to UVic for evaluation. The results will indicate how many UVic units each exchange course is worth, as well as the course equivalency.
Students must use the evaluation results to ensure their exchange courses credits add up to the equivalent UVic units. The total number of units for each exchange term should be 4.5 UVic units for part-time exchange or 7.5 UVic units for full-time exchange.
This course evaluation process will be made available and explained in detail during the pre-departure session in early October for Spring exchange terms and in late March for Fall exchange terms. Evaluations take 2-6 weeks to complete and will be emailed to students.
Course evaluations results are tentative until the end of the exchange term, when a second, final evaluation is conducted by OREM using the students’ exchange transcript, and the results are applied to their UVic record.

Click here to check out the exchange credit history of courses that have been previously evaluated by UVic for this host university.
Students are not limited to this list when selecting courses for their upcoming exchange and should consult the host university’s course catalogue for a full list of offerings.
Important note: this document is a guide only and previously evaluated courses are not guaranteed to be evaluated in the same way in the future.
After being accepted into the ICS Exchange Program, students will have the chance to submit exchange courses to UVic for evaluation. The results will provide updated unit and credit equivalency information.

On-campus housing: Unavailable
Off-campus housing: Available
- Once accepted, ULB will provide exchange students with useful tips on how to find and rent a room in Brussels.
- For more information about rental options, check out ULB's Accommodation Office (Office du Logement) website.
- Students can also contact ULB's Housing Office to receive advice and assistance with housing: office.du.logement@ulb.be

Medical insurance: Mandatory

Students must provide proof of coverage by a suitable insurance provider in order to be accepted by ULB.

Immigration documents:

A study visa is typically required for exchange students, depending on nationality.
Once a student has received their ULB acceptance letter, they should contact the Belgian Embassy to inquire about a visa.
If you are staying in Belgium for more than 3 months, you must register with the municipality where you live in Belgium and apply for a residence permit. The residence permit is mandatory, even for EU citizens, and you must carry it with you at all times.

Orientation: Available

Some of the ULB faculties offer a special welcome to exchange students. Students will receive an invite to these events by the faculty, prior to arrival.
The Buddy Programme enables European and international students to find an academic "buddy": a ULB student ambassador who will welcome and help them adjust to their new learning environment, to make the most of their stay at ULB.
Download the ULB Student Guide

Interested in studying at ULB as an exchange student? Learn how to apply to the ICS Exchange Program and submit your application by the deadline!