UBI Business School

About our School

Ranked #26 worldwide for its joint-EMBA programme by QS, UBI Business School is a leading English-language business school offering high-quality international business curricula with a strong international dimension and focus on digital economy/technology, and good citizenship. This allows our students to gain a hollistic and sustainable approach to business education while preparing them to integrate directly in tomorrow's professional world. The school further designs special immersion programmes that allow students to experience global business topics first hand.

With three campuses situated in the heart of vibrant financial centres (Brussels, Luxembourg and Shanghai), UBI strives to develop a global environment to help prepare our students for tomorrow’s business world, creating international opportunities for your career and professional development.

Since 2012, UBI has been developing its programmes in partnership with Middlesex University London (UK), which ranks as one of the top 500 universities (Higher Education Statistics Agency) and top 10 transnational universities (Times Higher Education) in the world.

In 2023, UBI Business School has achieved a prestigious 5-star overall rating (Excellent) in the academically renowned QS rating system, with additional 5 Stars earned in three important categories: Employability, Teaching and Online Learning.

Degrees offered

• Undergraduate degrees
  • BSc (Hons) Business
  • BSc (Hons) Business (International Business Management)
  • BSc (Hons) Business (Management of Technology)
  • BSc (Hons) Business (Management of AI and Machine Learning)
• Postgraduate degrees
  • MSc (Hons) Management of Technology
  • MSc (Hons) Management of AI and Machine Learning
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA)

The UBI Difference

Hybrid learning ecosystem promoting flexibility and practical experiences

• Hybrid and HyFlex curriculum, supported by world-class hybrid infrastructure, online resources, and pedagogical design
• Deepens student engagement by reducing disruptions to their professional and personal lives
• Maximises quality of learning by leveraging the use of technology, overcoming the limitations of full face-to-face teaching
• Reflects current and future hybrid work realities in many professional domains

Extensive corporate partnerships to support high employability and career progression of graduates

• Deep engagement with local and regional organisations (participating in programmes and hiring graduates)
• Wide range of internships and work positions for graduates
• Personalised and long-lasting professional networks

Forward-looking focus on Globalisation, Digital Economy and Good Citizenship

• Key themes that are part of UBI’s culture, programmes and environment
• Designed based on in-depth consultation with key industry stakeholders and alignment with future trends

Global business experience in every programme

• Internationally-oriented curriculum
• Highly international faculty profile; highly international student profile
• 3 campuses in strategic locations: Brussels, Luxembourg, Shanghai
• Global corporate and academic partnerships
• International study immersion trips to London, Singapore and Shanghai
• Student exchange opportunities

Dedicated focus on personal professional growth

• Small class sizes of 30-35 students for all delivery modes
• One-on-one coaching to support individual growth and development
• Personalised Career Services
• Individualised support and advice during the application process
• Lifelong learning support (subsidised programmes for alumni; guest lectures, etc)

QS World University Rankings

UBI Business school has been ranked #26 worldwide by QS Executive MBA Rankings in the category of joint EMBA programmes! Further accolades include ranking:

• #1 for joint EMBA programmes in Belgium
• #1 in Career Outcomes
• #2 in Diversity
• Top 4 business school in Belgium
• Top 3 in Brussels

5-star QS Rating in 3 categories: Employability, Teaching and Online Learning.

Visa application for international students

• Upon successful admission into the programme, students requiring a visa to study at UBI must make a first payment of EUR 5.750 to continue the enrolment process. UBI must receive the payment in full before providing any official documents (e.g.: enrolment, registration, etc.) that might be required in the visa application process. The payment covers the tuition fees for the first semester (EUR 5.400) plus an administrative fee (EUR 350). The tuition fees are fully refundable in case of visa rejection or a deferral/withdrawal before the start of the programme. The administrative fee is non-refundable.
• Visa students that want to secure a place in the programme first, and continue the enrolment process later, have the option to make a down payment of EUR 1.000, and pay the remaining fees later, but before the start of the programme. The down payment is non-refundable in case you decide not to study at UBI, except for circumstances in which for medical and/or other legitimate reasons (e.g.: visa rejection) you are not able to start your studies with UBI.
• Study VISAs observe a difficult process and take several months to process, it is therefore important for applicants to consider this delay upon application and prior to the start of the semester.
• For further financial information, please see “UBI’s Financial Terms & Conditions for Students”.

Sufficient means of subsistence for visa students

• Visa students are required to provide proof of sufficient means of subsistence as part of the visa application process. These funds are aimed at proving that students have the minimum amount required to cover living costs, studies and repatriation costs.
• For the 2023-2024 academic year in Belgium, the minimum required fund is 789 X 12 months = EUR 9,468.
• Important note: it is recommended that this fund be safely secured in a blocked account, for which UBI can help applicants set up.
• For UBI’s regulation on subsistence funds, please see “UBI Proof of subsistence regulation”.
• For any additional information concerning subsistence funds, please refer to the official Immigration Office Website