Registration for Bruface Masters
Welcome to the page dedicated to registration for the Master’s programmes jointly organised by ULB and VUB. This page is intended for all students who will be enrolled at both institutions.
First-time registration for Bruface Master’s programmes – 2026-2027
Please carefully read the admission criteria before applying to the programme. Applications 26-27 (for intake September 2026) open 16 February 2026 Deadline for non-EEA applicants: 31 March 2026 Deadline for EEA applicants: 30 September 2026 Non-EEA applicants will be charged an application fee of 200 EUR |
Steps to follow :
1. Registration at the ULB
Please begin by registering via the https://www.ulb.be/en/enrolment/submit-an-application platform. (We are currently working on simplifying this step).
2. Registration at the VUB
Once your ULB application has been validated, you will receive an invitation to complete your registration on the VUB website, through a simplified procedure.
3. Applicable regulations
You will be subject to the ULB General Study Regulations, supplemented by the specific provisions applicable to the Bruface Master's programmes.
Application procedure :
Please note that the application process begins through the ULB admissions platform, but your file will be evaluatedby a joint ULB/VUB jury (With the exception of students who are automatically eligible.
The access conditions for each program are specified at the following link : ULB catalog.)
If your application is accepted:
- You will be invited to finalize your official registrationat VUB, in addition to your ULB registration.
- As Bruface programmes are jointly organised by both universities, you will be fully enrolled in both institutions and may obtain a double degree, where applicable
All practical information (deadlines, calendar, required documents, etc.) is available here: Submit Your Application - ULB
Re-enrolment: you are already registered in a Bruface Master's degree in 2025-2026
You were enrolled as a first-year Master's student at both ULB and VUB, starting the procedure via ULB
Steps to follow :
1. ULB re-enrolment
Log in to your MyULB account to submit your re-enrolment request.
2. VUB registration
You will then receive an invitation to complete your registration on the VUB website (simplified procedure).
3.Applicable regulations
You will remain subject to the ULB General Study Regulations, as well as the specific rules of the Bruface Master's programmes.
Re-enrolment for VUB students registered in a Master's programme in 2025-2026, as well as first-time enrolment of non-EU students starting a Master's programme in 2025-2026.
You are re-enrolling at VUB
You will also be administratively registered at ULB.
Applicable regulations
You will be subject to the VUB regulations.
Any questions ?
For any questions concerning the procedures, please contact:
ULB Admissions
bruface@ulb.be
General criteria
Admission to a Bruface Master requires a Bachelor in Engineering Sciences issued by a recognized Belgian university, or an equivalent degree from a recognized institution (minimum 3 years full-time study or 180 ECTS credits).
Msc specific criteria
Please carefully read below what the specific criteria are for each Msc Bruface degree
Architectural Engineering:
- I have or will soon have a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and Engineering Sciences of at least three years, or consisting of at least 180 ECTS credits or equivalent (such as 130 US credits or semester contact hours)
- I have an overall degree above average, which in the US grading means level B+ or a GPA of minimum 3.33 out of 4. For conversion to the US grading system please consult this page.
- I have obtained a score above average for the mathematics courses, which means a score of minimum 3.2 out of 4, 15 out of 20 or equivalent B+ level.
- I have obtained a minimum of 30 ECTS or equivalent in architectural design studio or equivalent.
- I have obtained a minimum of 10 ECTS or equivalent in courses related to the history and theory of architecture.
- I am or will be able to prove my knowledge of the English language.
Civil Engineering:
- I have or will soon have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Sciences of at least three years, or consisting of at least 180 ECTS credits or equivalent (such as 130 US credits or semester contact hours)
- I have an overall degree above average, which in the US grading means level B+ or a GPA of minimum 3.33 out of 4. For conversion to the US grading system please consult this page.
- I have obtained a score above average for the mathematics courses, which means a score of minimum 3.2 out of 4, 15 out of 20 or equivalent B+ level.
- I am or will be able to prove my knowledge of the English language.
Electrical Engineering:
- I have or will soon have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Sciences of at least three years, or consisting of at least 180 ECTS credits or equivalent (such as 130 US credits or semester contact hours)
- I have an overall degree above average, which in the US grading means level B or a GPA of minimum 3 out of 4. For conversion to the US grading system please consult this page.
- I have obtained a score above average for the mathematics courses, which means a score of minimum 3 out of 4, or equivalent B level.
- I am or will be able to prove my knowledge of the English language.
Chemical and materials Engineering:
- I have or will soon have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Sciences of at least three years, or consisting of at least 180 ECTS credits or equivalent (such as 130 US credits or semester contact hours)
- I have an overall degree above average, which in the US grading means level B or a GPA of minimum 3 out of 4. For conversion to the US grading system please consult this page.
- I have obtained a score above average for the mathematics courses, which means a score of minimum 3 out of 4, or equivalent B level.
- I have obtained a score above average for the chemistry courses (general physical and organic chemistry), which means a score of minimum 3 out of 4, or equivalent B level.
- I am or will be able to prove my knowledge of the English language.
Electromechanical Engineering:
- I have or will soon have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Sciences of at least three years, or consisting of at least 180 ECTS credits or equivalent (such as 130 US credits or semester contact hours)
- I have an overall degree above average, which in the US grading means level B or a GPA of minimum 3 out of 4. For conversion to the US grading system please consult this page.
- I have obtained a score above average for the mathematics courses, which means a score of minimum 3 out of 4, or equivalent B level.
- I am or will be able to prove my knowledge of the English language.
What is the required level of English to be admitted ?
Prospective students can provide proof of sufficient knowledge of English as the language of instruction by meeting one of the following criteria:
- having a diploma of secondary education where English was the unique language of instruction, excluding eventual language courses;
- having a diploma of higher education where English was the language of instruction;
- having successfully completed secondary or higher education organised (by an educational establishment accredited) by the Flemish, French-speaking or German-speaking Community; or in combined enrolment;
having successfully completed one of the following language proficiency tests corresponding to the Common European Framework of Reference with minimum level B2:
- TOEFL iBT with minimum level: 79;
- IELTS with minimum level: academic module 6.5;
- ITACE with minimum level: B2 on at least 4 of the 5 parts of the ITACE test;
- Cambridge English Qualification Scale with the following minimal level: B2 First (FCE) with minimal score 170;Certificates and other proof of language tests may not pre-date the first enrolment by more than five years.
What happens next ? *
1. Review of your application
After you have submitted your application, a team of evaluators will review your documents and academic background.
2. Interview with a professor
If you meet all the criteria, you will be invited to an interview with a professor to verify that you have the required academic knowledge.
3. Completion of the registration steps
If the interview is successful, you will be invited to complete the next steps in the registration process.
4. Conditional acceptance
Once all steps are completed, you will receive a conditional letter of acceptance and an invitation to enroll.
(*With the exception of students who are automatically eligible : ULB catalog.)