The Vrije Universiteit Brussel was founded in 1834 by a Brussels lawyer with Flemish origins, Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen. The Vrije Universiteit Brussel is the only Flemish university that has incorporated the principle of free inquiry in its statutes. The Vrije Universiteit Brussel is the only Flemish university that has incorporated the principle of free inquiry in its statutes. The university is consistently ranked as one of the top univesities in Belgium. The faculties cover a broad range of fields of knowledge including the natural sciences, classics, life sciences, social sciences, humanities, and engineering. The university ensures that everyone has a voice in its
decision-making processes and participates in its management.
Last Updated on: Nov 26, 2024