Events
Sports and fitness
Moving is fun and healthy, but it can also reduce study related stress and improve your concentration. Enjoy the various sports the VUB offers, ranging from mere fun to competition!
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2020 VUB Ski trips
Whether you are an expert in search of the steepest slopes or a novice learning this elegant sport, a VUB ski trip is well worth it. You forge friendships, might even meet a new love interest and party like there is no tomorrow with the student fraternities!
Whether you are an expert in search of the steepest slopes or a novice learning this elegant spor...
Cyclo-cross? Let’s go!
On Sunday 5 January 2020, the second edition of the Brussels Universities Cyclocross will take place on the campuses of VUB and ULB in Ixelles. Get all information and win tickets for the famous Koppenbergcross on November 1st.
On Sunday 5 January 2020, the second edition of the Brussels Universities Cyclocross will take pl...
Sporty fun at VUB
There are plenty of ways to work on your fitness at the VUB. A heavy work-out or just some sorty fun? You will definitely find something that tickles you in our offer.
There are plenty of ways to work on your fitness at the VUB. A heavy work-out or just some sorty ...
The fixed offer of UAB Sport
UAB Sport organises the sports offers for the students of VUB and EhB.
Make use of sport facilities
Sports CardThrough the Sportmix you can participate in 25 team sports every week
Sportmix!Discover our fitness campaigns at the VUB
CampaignsLOCATION
Entrance hall Building L, Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Elsene
TELEPHONE
+32 2 629 23 11
sport@vub.be
Take advantage of our extensive VUB sports infrastructure
InfrastructureAffordable fitness
Basic Fit10 challenging sports competitions for student organisations
Sports TrophyA semester long soccer league for student teams
Student Futsal LeagueJoin the VUB Foxes!
Flemish/Belgian Student ChampionshipsStudent sports
Students also organise a lot of sports initiatives themselves. You can find some classics of the sports they organise year-round here.
VUB skiing during the one-week break
12-hour run: Ludicrous relay race on the campus
Strong Student Run: Challenging race
Brussels bucket list
Brussels has a wide range of sports facilities with clubs and gyms. There are many ways to exercise during your student time in Brussels. We have selected some of our favourite activities.
35,000 runners race through the streets of Brussels
20 km of BrusselsEnjoy the national team's football games
Belgian footballSporting event at Heizel
Memorial Van DammeThe world's second deepest swimming pool
Nemo 33ARTS AND CULTURE
Fun places, fascinating people, interesting cultures, new ideas, and big events ... Belgium's largest student city has a vast number of cultural and artistic activities to offer. The best way to get to know Brussels is to walk around and select what interests you, as the Brussels experience is different for everyone.
The cultural centre of the VUB
PilarTravelling Arts Festival
BANG!Culture in student life
Student organisations per interestTrefcentrum Y' vzw
Waverstesteenweg 1077, 1160 Brussels
TELEPHONE
+32 2 629 23 26
cultuur@vub.ac.be
BILL: culture and lifestyle in Belgium and Europe
The reporters give you insider tips on must-sees in your neighbourhood. BILL checks out all things culture: movies, theatre, comedy, games, fashion, books, expositions… Get discounts in Belgium and Europe thanks to the European Youth card logo on your student card or the BILL-app!
Cultural Student Organisations
Students also express their cultural creativity at the VUB. Join one of the organisations and contribute to the artistic and creative talent of your fellow students during the annual supreme events.
Choir
Café LattéMusical
VUB PlayersTheatre
Het Vrije PodiumClassical music with VUB orchestra
VUB-orkestBrussels bucket list
Brussels is bursting with culture, you can endlessly get lost. We limit ourselves to the minimum "must-do-once" list as a starting point.
More than 100 museums in Brussels
Brussels museumsInternational culture festival
KunstenFestivalDesArtsThe most visited cultural destination of Brussels
BozarA committed theatre place
KVSA modern dance show
KaaitheaterAn eccentric performance
BeursschouwburgA real classic opera
De MuntA silent movie with live piano
CinematekThe Brussels Philarmonic and more
FlageyRocky rock concerts
Ancienne BelgiqueA popular music festival in summer
BSFFree festival for jazz fans
Brussels Jazz WeekThe Brussels Animation Film Festival
AnimaA retrospective of films that came out during the year
Be Film FestivalEnjoy the diversity of cultures in Brussels
MIXITY.brusselsActivities in the city
Brussels is a challenging city, which reveals itself gradually. The best way to discover Brussels is to throw yourself into the adventure and choose what interests you. Brussels is different for everyone. On this page you will find a number of initiatives that can help you create your own Brussels.
Information about Brussels
Discovering Brussels is something you just have to do. But maybe these websites with information and tips can help you out.
Discover the must-see locations and events
Visit BrusselsOfficial event catalogue of Brussels
Brussels AgendaWhat to experience
If you want to experience Brussels like a local or as a student, you can have a look at the websites below.
Experience Brussels like a local
Spotted by LocalsThe most popular attraction maps of Brussels
Use-itNewsletters for expats
The BulletinFree events for empty wallets
Gratis in BrusselFestivals and events
OverviewThe Brussels youth
JeugdhuizenCultural centres of the City of Brussels
Cultural centresA unique journey into the Belgian cuisine
Tram ExperienceKnowledge and research on Brussels
The VUB is one of the active institutions that conducts research on Brussels in a scientific context.
Research on Brussels
Brussels Studies InstituteReading, detabe and city council
Brussels AcademyBrussels bucket list
Typically Brussels. There are lots of things to experience in your student city. We have selected some of them.
Eccentric procession of the Brussels folk
ZinnekeparadeParticipate in city life
Allee du KaaiExplore the European quarter
ParlamentariumThe beach, urban appetizers and summer bars
Brussel BadAudio walking tour by Molenbeek
FoyerTry "half en half" drink in an Art Nouveau café
Le CirioMorning on Place du Jeu de Balle
Brussels outdoor marketsReal steamy saucisse tasting
Fin de SiècleThe famous flower carpet at the city centre
Flower carpetTaste beers of Brussels
Rits CaféThe biggest popular ball in Belgium
Bal NationalTaste the "caracollen" and have fun
Foire du MidiInternational communities in Brussels
As one of the most multicultural cities in Europe, Brussels hosts many communities of diverse nations and cultures.
Join your expat community in Brussels
Brussels ExpatsFlemish African House
KUUMBASpanish institution in Brussels
Instituto CervantesGerman culture and language institution
Goethe-InstitutFrancophone community in Brussels
Alliance Française de Bruxelles-EuropeOfficial Chinese institution of Brussels
China Cultural CenterBrussels British Community Association
BBCAItalian culture institution in Brussels
Instituto Italiano CulturaKorean culture, art and history
Korean Cultural CentrePolish culture in Brussels
Polish InstituteCultural and artistic inspiration from Denmark
Danish Cultural InstituteCulture service of the Embassy of Hungary
Hungarian CultureCultures and languages of Scandinavian countries
Scandinavian Language SchoolCulture and arts of Finland
Finnish Cultural InstituteAn international club with an American heart
American Club of BrusselsEmbassy of Japan
Cultural and Information CentreThe VUB student folklore and other parties
Being a student is sometimes a bit of partying. The VUB has a rich tradition of student folklore with St-Vé, the Humanistic Singing Festival, Climbing, Baptism and all kinds of ludic rituals. In addition, you can just go to the legendary TD's, the numerous nice Brussels cafés or dive into some cool Brussels scenes.
Stories about student folklore
The big annual meeting in student life is Saint-Vé, usually 20 November. The founder of the ULB/VUB, Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen, is solemnly commemorated and the students do that through a legendary party in the city. Also the Humanistic Song Festival, early December, is very fun because the Aula Q is converted for a time into a musical festival temple, where the beer per tray and the cava per bottle go over the counter. In addition, there are all kinds of rituals such as invasion, baptism, degeneration and remarkable costume traditions. And parties and singing of course.
We let some witnesses and experts speak.
Nightlife on and around the campus
On the campuses Jette and Etterbeek, students organise parties themselves in the party halls: B.S.G. and B.O.J. They manage their setup within the university's infrastructure. The big TDs, 'thé dansant' to good old tradition, take place in the white party tent. Also around the campuses and in the city of course there are a lot of fun nightlife options, with typical and a-typical student cafés.
Brussels Humanities, Sciences & Engineering Campus
On the campus
- BSG room: The most legendary student party hall of the VUB is located in the place behind the student restaurant. BSG manages this room itself, student organizations organise the fun.
- Tent: Party tent behind Aula Q where the bigger TDs take place.
Around the campus
Brussels Health Campus
On the campus
- Tempus: Student bar on campus where every Monday evening activities are organized.
- BOJ-hall: This party hall, which is also self-employed by the students, is located between the student houses on the campus.
Around the campus
- Cafés: Jette, of course, has several cafes around, but the most famous real student café is 'De Boerkes' (Dieleghemse Steenweg 183, Jette).
Brussels City Centre
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Student bars: Rits Café is the student café of the Erasmus School of Brussels. Other popular places are party cafes like Delirium, Celtica, A La Bécasse, etc.
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Squares and Neighborhoods: Cafés have you everywhere, often in harmony with the neighborhood: the Place du Jeu de Balle counts some popular gems, Luxembourg Square serves as the international area of the European Union. The literal heart of Brussels is the Place Saint-Géry, but the café district in the centre extends all the pedestrian zone to deep on the Rue de Flandre, including Archipelago, Le Coq, Monk, Roskam, Au Daringman, Merloo, Au Laboureur, Bar des Amis, etc. In addition, Saint-Gilles Square is an absolute must for a nightout.
Brussels bucket list
How you spend your night out varies from person to person. The following tips are therefore not "must-do's", but special Brussels places or events that students generally appreciate to have a party.
The big free student festival at the start
Brussel BrostColorful festival and parade
The Belgian PrideVibes and beats from all over the world
Couleur CaféDJs, performances and light shows
Nuit Blanche BrusselsExceptional festive atmosphere in winter
Winter WondersSwing, rock 'n roll, 80s or 90s in an eccentric retro interior design
Madame MoustacheDJs and live music in a music café
BonnefooiThe legendary club of Brussels
FuseEvents
All eventsKNOWLEDGE, DEBATE AND FILM
An overview of activities, organisations and communities to improve your general knowledge and feed your interests at the VUB and in the city.
Exchange knowledge and expertise
CrosstalksScience for the general public
Scientific Knowledge CommunityRoyal Belgium film archive
CinematekThe film offer in Brussels
CinenewsHuman and society, the DNA of the VUB
"Redelijk Eigenzinnig"University Centre for Development Cooperation
UCOSKnowledge, education and debate about Brussels
Brussels AcademyTIME FOR A BREAK!
With friends or within the city. The ideal place to chill with fellow students is of course the kitchen of a student room. In addition, our campuses and Brussels also offer a lot of 'outdoor' places.
Brussels Humanities, Sciences & Engineering Campus
The green amphitheater is the 'chill' spot, especially in the summer. In addition, there are many meeting places and options for cosiness.
Campfire or barbecue
Read moreBrussels Health Campus
The location next to one of the most unique natural areas of Brussels makes the campus Jette a chilling place. Students roll out their own sleeves for a cozy glass.
Find nice chill and chat places in Brussels
Through these sites, you will find a favorite escape spot, a nice cafe or a green area to relax.
The green corners of Brussels
Parks and gardensRelaxing spots in Brussels
Spotted by LocalsChilling and chatting at best
CafésBrussels bucket list
This has to be done during your student time in Brussels.