Vrije Universiteit Brussel · Belgium
Social Sciences (with Ghent University)
A three-year social sciences degree in Brussels.
- Where
- BrusselsBelgium
- Degree
- BSc
- Length
- 3 years
- Taught in
- English
- Starts
- Autumn 2027
- Apply by
- 31 July 2027
- Admission
- Open to all who qualify
- EU/EEA fee
- Not recorded yet
More facts
- Degree
- BSc
- Length
- 3 years
- Taught in
- English
- Starts
- Autumn 2027
Deadlines
What it is
Sociology, political science and communication studies taught together around real problems, with research methods from statistics to interviews and participant observation; you study in Brussels and Ghent and hold student cards for both.
What you need
- Joint with Ghent University: year 1 mostly in Brussels, later years partly in Ghent. Major in political science, communication studies or sociology in year 3.
Requirements in full
Every IB applicant at Vrije Universiteit Brussel
The IB Diploma is on VUB's list of equivalent diplomas, so you are admitted directly. For English, send a school letter that English was the language of instruction, or IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 79.
How places are decided
- The IB gives direct admission and there is no cap. Solid maths from school is expected; an optional online self-test lets you check your level.
Sources (3)
- Social Sciences (with Ghent University) at VUB — checked 2026-09-30
- Entry requirements
- IB applicants at VUB