Well-being

The doctors at our university general medical practice are available for medical as well as mental health issues.

VUB Dilemma is here to guide you with your unplanned pregnancy.

The Kinetiek physiotherapy group practice offers spine rehabilitation, (elite) sports rehabilitation and physiotherapy for extremities.

The Universitary Hospital (UZ) Brussels is part of the VUB.

Both the VUB Main Campus and the VUB Health Campus offer general dental care.

VUB is here to help you feel better in your own skin. Check our student psychologists' offer!

Our kotcoach is here to make sure life in student housing runs smoothly, counter loneliness and inspire friendships.

If you combine top-level sport with studies, you can count on specific guidance.

JAC is the youth department of CAW. If you're under 25 and in need of someone who listens, you can go there. Although they also offer support in English, they only have a Dutch website.

Across Flanders and Brussels, there are several centres for general wellbeing, named CAW. All support you can get there is free. You can go there to talk in confidence to a psychologist, social worker and/or legal advisor. Although they also offer support in English, they only have a Dutch website.

MoodSpace is a platform for students. It's a place with reliable information, tips and self-help to cope with emotional problems and study resiliently and powerfully – with room for student stories, pep talks and signposts to a listening ear. MoodSpace is the best check to put your mental health first.

At TEJO, young people up to 20 years old can get free short-term therapy (max. 10 sessions). A professional therapist listens to your story and discusses with you in what way you can be best supported. Although they also offer support in English, they only have a Dutch website.

CGG offers specialized health care to people with severe psychological problems. You have to be referred to a CGG by a GP, the JAC/CAW or a student psychologist or on your own initiative. Although they also offer support in English, they only have a Dutch website.

BRUCC is a center for psychological counseling, training/education and research. Children and adults can contact us for individual counseling, systemic therapy (couples and families), group training and psychological assessment.

Every Belgian health insurance pays back partially a short-term treatment with a primary care psychologist. Make sure to check the financial compensation you can get with your health insurance. (Dutch page)

If the mental healthcare cannot be provided by the internal VUB support system or external partners, you can apply for a financial contribution.

Confronted with transgressive behaviour? Are you a victim, witness or have any questions on this?

Are you confronted with unwanted behaviour by a fellow student or a member of the (teaching) staff during your studies? The confidential counsellors for students are there for you.

Student organisations who baptise and those with at least 15 board members, have one or more confidential counsellors. This person is a peer and is the first point of contact for problems with the organisation, such as inappropriate behavior, conflicts, etc. You can contact them for a discreet conversation. Contact your organisation to find out who the confidential counsellor is.

For students who experience transgressive behaviour in educational context, and want to report it externally.

A problem on campus?

We stimulate the VUB student community to make healthy and responsible choices.

A healthy life begins with a fit and healthy body. Our extensive sports offer can be found here!

We stimulate the VUB community to eat healthy.