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I’m new to Brussels
- Is Brussels a student city?
  Brussels is the largest student city in the country! There are more than 137,000 students studying here. Brussels doesn’t have a giant student district, but several different student neighbourhoods spread across the entire region. There are 49 colleges and universities in Brussels.
  
  What are the best cafés and bars in Brussels?
  Hundreds of students have descended upon the capital in search of the best cafés. (Remember that in Dutch, a café is also a pub or bar.) We have collected them all on a map called 'Tournée Café'.
- Is there a guide for students in Brussels?
  Yes! In our student guide, you’ll find all the information you need to start your student life in Brussels. It includes information about studying, living in a student room, the student districts and top tips about Brussels. You’re given this guide on open days, but can also pick one up at the Brik office, at the campus STUVO or you can read it online.

I’m new to Brussels
- Brussels basics
  
  Is Brussels a student city?
  Brussels is the largest student city in the country! There are more than 137,000 students studying here. Brussels doesn’t have a giant student district, but several different student neighbourhoods spread across the entire region. There are 49 colleges and universities in Brussels.
  
  What are the best cafés and bars in Brussels?
  Hundreds of students have descended upon the capital in search of the best cafés. (Remember that in Dutch, a café is also a pub or bar.) We have collected them all on a map called 'Tournée Café'.
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  Is there a guide for students in Brussels?
  Yes! In our student guide, you’ll find all the information you need to start your student life in Brussels. It includes information about studying, living in a student room, the student districts and top tips about Brussels. You’re given this guide on open days, but can also pick one up at the Brik office, at the campus STUVO or you can read it online.