Study together on campus

More study spaces are opened during the exam periods. You can find all locations and opening times below. 

Please note opening hours may change during this period. Make sure to check the info regularly.

Central Library (Etterbeek)

More info

Medical Library (Jette)

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Labo B.007 (Jette)

26/12 - 27/01

Monday - Thursday from 9 AM - 9 PM

Friday from 9 AM - 7 PM

Saturday from 10 AM - 4 PM

Study Guidance (Etterbeek)

23/12 - 5/1

Every day: 9 AM - 11 PM

Closed on 25/12 and 1/1 (all day) and on 24/12 and 31/12 (from noon)

STOA (Etterbeek)

23/12 - 28/1

Every day: 9 AM - 11 PM

Closed on 25/12 and 1/1 (all day) and on 24/12 and 31/12 (from noon)

Building P2 (except P2.006) (Etterbeek)

23/12 - 7/1

Every day: 9 AM - 11 PM

Closed on 25/12 and 1/1 (all day) and on 24/12 and 31/12 (from noon).

Where to find these rooms?

Containers Building A (Etterbeek)

23/12 - 28/1

Every day: 9 AM - 11 PM

Closed on 25/12 and 1/1 (all day) and on 24/12 and 31/12 (from noon).

Pilar Expo (Etterbeek)

8/1 - 28/1 

Every day: 9 AM - 11 PM

Loungebar (Etterbeek)

23/12 - 28/1 

Every day: 9 AM - 11 PM

Closed on 25/12 and 1/1 (all day) and on 24/12 and 31/12 (from noon)

X4 (Etterbeek)

23/12 - 28/1 

Every day: 9 AM - 11 PM

Closed on 25/12 and 1/1 (all day) and on 24/12 and 31/12 (from noon)

Studying together online

You can create a mass study event @ home in different ways. If you want to create a channel and keep in touch with your fellow students, you can use Microsoft Teams. You can communicate with a group of people and collaborate via your browser, desktop app or the mobile app. With your VUB account you have unlimited access to Teams.  Here's guide to install Microsoft Teams.

The best way to keep in touch is by creating a new chat. You can chat with as many fellow students as you like. Everyone can choose to turn his/her camera/mic on or off. How to start a chat session in Teams.

Don't forget that these sessions are for studying. Agree on some ground rules before you start. Try to synchronize your study schedule so you can start at the same time everyday and, most importantly, that you can take a breaks at the same time. This way you create a digital study room without to much diversion.

f you see it bigger, you can also opt for a TEAM site. Here you can also share documents, collaborate,… Here's how you apply for a TEAMS site.

Check the Canvas page of Study Guidance for more info

Study tips

Study skills

What is a good study method? Or how to make a schedule? About these and other skills you will find lots of tips & tricks and workshops here.

Student well-being

Suffering from stress or fear of failure? Discover the student psychologists' support here.

VUBuddy

Your VUBuddy is here for you during the exam period. As a fellow student, your buddy can give you plenty of useful study tips. Want to know more about the buddies?

Useful apps

Study Guidance has tested some apps that can help you study and maintain good mental health during the exam period. This collection is just the tip of the iceberg, but already a good start for those looking for extra support in a relaxing way.

Studying
Well-being
  • Headspace - Mindfulness and meditation, with or without guidance.
  • Insight Timer -A huge variety of meditation techniques as podcasts and online courses.
  • Mindshift CBT - Helps with anxiety and teaches you to be relaxed and present.
  • Sleeptown - Build a fictional city in your sleep
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