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Campus Brussels
A private business school in Brussels, with studies and courses in English
Our Brussels campus is located at Rue des Princes 8, in the center of Brussels. You study in English, with up to 8 start dates a year, and you can move to another of our city-center campuses in Europe and Tokyo, or to our online campus, each quarter.
- Undergraduate and (Post)Graduate
- All courses in English
- Up to 8 starts a year
- BAC and ACBSP accredited
Visit us
Our campus on Rue des Princes
Every campus visit and trial class is by appointment, so an advisor is ready for your questions.
How it works
How studying in Brussels works
Certificates and diplomas
Certificate and diploma programs can be built around courses taught on-campus in Brussels and/or courses taught virtually through our Online Campus. You can also take courses on campus at another of our campuses by transferring there for a quarter or longer. Your dedicated advisor helps you choose your courses.
Degrees
Our degree programs run in a blended format. You combine virtual courses through our Online Campus with on-campus courses in Brussels. You can also take courses on campus at another of our campuses by transferring there for a quarter or longer.
Final projects
Every degree program ends with a final project. You can complete it from Brussels or from anywhere in the world, with remote supervision from our professors. The final project can be a capstone or an internship, or both.
Studying business in Brussels with UIBS
8
start dates a year, in October, November, January, February, April, May, July and August.
9
city-center campuses in Europe and Tokyo, plus our online campus. Move between them each quarter.
100+
nationalities in our student community.
2036
ACBSP accreditation reaffirmed through 2036, now including our doctoral studies.
Source: UIBS.org
Our Brussels campus is an educational site under our main campus in Zurich, Switzerland. Wherever you study, you are always registered at our main campus in Zurich.
Virtual courses are live. In our Online Campus you join your professor and classmates in real time, in a virtual classroom that works like a physical one: you take part, ask questions and work in groups. You do not watch recorded sessions on your own.
Living and studying here
What Brussels offers a business student
37%
of residents of the Brussels-Capital Region did not hold Belgian nationality on 1 January 2026.
120
international organisations have a seat or office in Brussels, including 38 EU bodies and NATO.
Source: Belgian Foreign Affairs
See all our campuses on UIBS.orgFigures checked on 10 November 2026.
Our programs
Undergraduate and (Post)Graduate studies in Brussels
13 study fields, all taught in English, with up to 8 start dates a year. The cards show all programs in the UIBS campus network for which you can complete courses on-campus in Brussels, with the fields that suit Brussels best first. Full curricula and fees are on UIBS.org.
Why Brussels: EU institutions, NATO, embassies, lobby and press corps: politics, public affairs, communication and marketing to European audiences.
Featured in Brussels
Bachelor in Communication Studies (BCS)Bachelor in International Management (BIM)Bachelor in International Relations (BIR)MBA for Experienced ProfessionalsMaster in Communication StudiesMaster in International Management (MIM)Master in International Relations (MIR)Master in Marketing ManagementMaster of Business Administration (MBA)
Strong fit for Brussels
Communication & Marketing
Marketing, brand management, digital marketing, communication studies, business communication, media and public relations.
- BachelorCommunication Studies (BCS)
- Master and MBACommunication StudiesMarketing Management
- Majors, minors and concentrationsBusiness Communication (BBA major, BIM minor, MBA, MIM)Digital Marketing (MBA, MIM)Global Marketing (BBA major, BIM minor)Marketing Management (MIM)
Strong fit for Brussels
Governance & Diplomacy
International relations, governance, politics, diplomacy, public policy and international law.
- BachelorInternational Relations (BIR)
- Master and MBAInternational Relations (MIR)
Good fit for Brussels
Business & Management
General management programs: MBA, MIM, MBS, BBA, BIM and the business certificates, diplomas and doctorates.
- BachelorBusiness Administration (BBA)Business Studies (BBS)International Management (BIM)
- Master and MBABusiness Studies (MBS)Dual Master (MIM, MBA, MBS)International Management (MIM)MBA for Experienced ProfessionalsMaster of Business Administration (MBA)
- Majors, minors and concentrationsGlobal Business (BBA major)International Management (BBA minor)
Good fit for Brussels
People & Leadership
Human resource management, organizational behavior and leadership.
- Master and MBAHuman Resource Management
- Majors, minors and concentrationsHuman Resource Management (MIM)Organizational Leadership (MBA, MIM)Organizational Psychology (BBA major, BIM minor)
Good fit for Brussels
Strategy & Entrepreneurship
Strategy, entrepreneurship, innovation and small business.
- BachelorResponsible Innovation and Strategic Entrepreneurship (RISE) (from Oct 2027)
- Master and MBAResponsible Innovation and Strategic Entrepreneurship (RISE) (from Oct 2027)
- Majors, minors and concentrationsBusiness Strategy (MBA)Global Entrepreneurship (BBA major, BIM minor, MBA, MIM)Small Business Management (BBA minor)Strategic Management (MIM)
- About RISEWhat RISE is about
Good fit for Brussels
Sustainability & Impact
Business impact: sustainable, social, global and digital business; CSR.
Good fit for Brussels
Arts & Humanities
Liberal studies: culture, history, philosophy, society and science.
- BachelorLiberal Studies (BLS)
- Master and MBALiberal Studies (MLS)
Field
Finance & Economics
Finance, banking, accounting and economics.
- Master and MBAFinancial Management
- Majors, minors and concentrationsFinancial Management (MIM)Global Banking (MBA, MIM)Global Economics (BBA major, BIM minor)Global Finance (BBA major, BIM minor)
Field
Operations & Logistics
Supply chain, operations and project management.
- Master and MBAOperations Management
- Majors, minors and concentrationsSupply Chain Management (MIM)
Field
Data & Technology
Technology management, information systems and business analytics.
- Master and MBADigital Business Impact
- Majors, minors and concentrationsBusiness Analytics (MBA, MIM)Digital Marketing (MBA, MIM)Technology Management (BBA minor, BIM major, MIM)
Field
Fashion & Design
Fashion management and design management.
- Master and MBAFashion and Design Management
- Majors, minors and concentrationsDesign Management (BBA minor, BIM major, MIM)Fashion Management (BBA minor, BIM major, MIM)
Field
Tourism & Hospitality
Tourism, hospitality and hotel management.
- Master and MBATourism and Hospitality Management
- Majors, minors and concentrationsHospitality Management (BBA minor, BIM major, MIM)Tourism Management (BBA minor, BIM major)
Field
All programs
Sports & Events
Sports management, sports marketing and event management.
- Majors, minors and concentrationsSports Management (BBA minor, BIM major, MIM)
See all our programs on UIBS.org
Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA and doctorate programs, plus certificates and diplomas, with full curricula and fees.
Explore all programsAcademic year 2026-27
Courses taught on campus in Brussels
A sample of the courses that meet face to face in Brussels this academic year, with the faculty who teach them.
| Course | Professor | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Financial Statement Analysis | Jan Vanherck | (Post)Graduate |
| Innovation | Ezgi Toprak | Undergraduate |
| Digital Transformation Strategies | Lumbardha Hasimi | (Post)Graduate |
| Business Communication | Jozo Niskota | Undergraduate |
| Marketing Channel Strategy and Design | Patrick Coucke | (Post)Graduate |
| Managing Growth | Jozo Niskota | Undergraduate |
Many more courses run than shown here, on campus in Brussels and on our online campus. Your full course plan is set and reviewed in your individual advancement plan, together with your dedicated advisor.
Admissions and fees
Applying to UIBS Brussels
How admission, student visas and program fees work for the Brussels campus.
Apply
Admission is rolling, with no application deadlines and up to 8 start dates a year. Apply online and upload your documents in digital form; we advise applying about 1 month before your start date. You can also ask for a transfer credit evaluation first.
Student visa
If you need a student visa for Belgium, apply about 3 months before your start date. Once you are accepted and have paid the deposit (typically one third of the annual full-time fee), our Admissions Team prepares the documents for your visa application. A student visa requires full-time study.
Program fees
Program fees cover matriculation, offered by our headquarters, and tuition, offered by the Brussels campus. They are calculated pro-rata for each campus where you complete courses and are due on a fixed payment schedule. Living costs, housing, travel and insurance are not included, and scholarships are limited.
Start dates 2026-27
Four quarters, each with a Term A and a Term B, give up to 8 start dates a year. The Summer quarter runs online only, for undergraduate and graduate studies.
| Quarter | Term A starts | Term B starts | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | 5 October 2026 (started) | 16 November 2026 | On campus in Brussels and online |
| Winter | 4 January 2027 | 15 February 2027 | On campus in Brussels and online |
| Spring | 5 April 2027 | 17 May 2027 | On campus in Brussels and online |
| Summer | 5 July 2027 | 16 August 2027 | Online only |
Source: academic calendar 2026-27 on UIBS.org. You enroll in all Term A and Term B courses before the quarter begins, with up to 20 credits per quarter.
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Questions
Studying in Brussels: your questions
Which business schools in Brussels teach Undergraduate programs in English?
UIBS teaches its courses in Brussels fully in English, at Undergraduate level in business administration, international management, business studies and communication studies. You combine virtual courses through our Online Campus with on-campus courses in Brussels, with up to 8 start dates a year. You are always registered at our main campus in Zurich, and you can continue at another UIBS campus each quarter. The program cards above show every option for which you can complete courses on-campus in Brussels.
Which business schools in Brussels teach (Post)Graduate programs in English?
UIBS teaches its courses in Brussels fully in English, at (Post)Graduate level in business administration, international management, business studies, communication studies and international relations, with specializations such as digital marketing, global finance and sustainable business. You combine virtual courses through our Online Campus with on-campus courses in Brussels, with up to 8 start dates a year. Your final project can be completed from Brussels or anywhere in the world, with remote supervision from our professors.
Is UIBS Brussels accredited?
UIBS is part of United Institute, which is institutionally accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC), an agency listed on the European Quality Assurance Register (EQAR). Several of our studies also hold programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in the USA.
Local quality labels: Our Brussels campus holds the Qfor quality label and is registered with the Flemish Ministry of Economic Affairs for the KMO-portefeuille subsidy program.
Local status: Most of our studies lead to Swiss private qualifications awarded by our headquarters, and our school and studies do not follow the Belgian education model. That is why our Brussels campus is not registered with or recognized by the local Ministry of Education, and is not accredited by the local accreditation agency. Local quality labels do not change that.
Do I need to speak French or Dutch to study at UIBS Brussels?
No. UIBS teaches its studies in English, so you can study in Brussels without French or Dutch. Some French or Dutch still helps in daily life.
Can I start in Brussels and move to another campus?
Yes. You can transfer between campuses each quarter, across 9 city-center campuses in Europe and Tokyo, or continue online.
Can I visit the Brussels campus?
Yes, by appointment. We ask you to schedule every campus visit and trial class, so an advisor is available for your questions.
Accreditation
United Institute is institutionally accredited by the EQAR-listed British Accreditation Council (BAC). UIBS further holds programmatic accreditation from the EQAR-listed Fundación para el Conocimiento Madri+d for its Professional (Post)Graduate studies, and from the CHEA-recognized Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) for several of its Undergraduate and (Post)Graduate studies.
Join us in Brussels
Schedule a campus visit, or talk to an advisor online about your studies and start date.
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