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Free University of Brussels

Free University of Brussels

Free University of Brussels is a bilingual university, split in 1969/70 founded in 1834 by Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen.

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Organization
Organization
Educational Institute
Educational Institute

Organization attributes

Location
City of Brussels
City of Brussels
Belgium
Belgium
Brussels
Brussels
Industry
Higher education
Higher education
University
University
Education
Education
Subsidiary
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Wiener – Anspach Foundation
Founded Date
1834
Also Known As
Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB)
Université Libre de Bruxelles
Free University of Brussels
Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Educational Institute attributes

Motto/Tagline
Scientia Vincere Tenebras
Conquering darkness by science
Founder
Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen
Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen
Public/Private
Private
Affiliated With
European University Association
European University Association
Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe
Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe
Accreditation
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Flemish Ministry of Education and Training of Belgium
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Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders
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Directorate General for Non-Compulsory Education and Scientific Research
European Foundation for Management Development
European Foundation for Management Development

Other attributes

Company Operating Status
Active
Country
Belgium
Belgium
Full Address
Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium
Number of Employees
4,400
Number of Employees (Ranges)
1,001 – 5,000
Patents Assigned (Count)
1
Wikidata ID
Q20754971
Overview

The Free University of Brussels (Université Libre de Bruxelles) is a private university located in Brussels, Belgium. It was founded in 1834 by Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen, and currently has around 4,400 employees. The institution operates in the fields of higher education and university academics. Its motto is "Scientia Vincere Tenebras," which translates to "Conquering darkness by science".

As an educational institute, the university holds various accreditations. These include endorsements from the European Foundation for Management Development, Directorate General for Non-Compulsory Education and Scientific Research, Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders, and the Flemish Ministry of Education and Training of Belgium.

The Free University of Brussels is affiliated with several prominent organizations, such as the European University Association and the Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe. It also has a subsidiary called the Wiener – Anspach Foundation. While actively engaged in research, the university has been assigned one patent.

In addition to its primary name, the Free University of Brussels is also known as Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Université Libre de Bruxelles, and Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB). Its main campus is situated in the City of Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium.

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