Université libre de Bruxelles

This article is about the current French-speaking university. For the 1834–1969 university, see Free University of Brussels (1834–1969). For the current Dutch-speaking university, see Vrije Universiteit Brussel.

Université libre de Bruxelles
Seal of the ULB
Latin: Universitas Bruxellensis
MottoScientia vincere tenebras (Latin)
Motto in English
Conquering darkness through science
TypeIndependent (partly state-funded)
Established28 May 1970 (1970-05-28)
PresidentBernard De Cannière
RectorAnnemie Schaus
Administrative staff
4,400
Students37,489 (2023–24)
Location
Brussels
,
Belgium
CampusSolbosch/Solbos, La Plaine/Het Plein, Erasme/Erasmus, Gosselies
FollowsFree University of Brussels
Affiliations
Websitewww.ulb.be

The Université libre de Bruxelles (French, pronounced [ynivɛʁsite libʁ də bʁysɛl]; lit. Free University of Brussels; abbreviated ULB) is a French- and English-speaking research university in Brussels, Belgium. It has three campuses: the Solbosch/Solbos campus (in the City of Brussels and Ixelles), the La Plaine/Het Plein campus (in Ixelles) and the Erasme/Erasmus campus (in Anderlecht).

The Université libre de Bruxelles was formed in 1969 by the splitting of the Free University of Brussels, which was founded in 1834 by the lawyer and liberal politician Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen. The founder aimed to establish a university independent from state and church, where academic freedom would prevail. This is still reflected in the university's motto Scientia vincere tenebras, or "Conquering darkness through science".

In 2012, the ULB had about 24,200 students, a diverse student population as well as a diverse staff.


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