United Business Institutes (Belgium): Not a University—A Private Business College

United Business Institutes (UBI) is not a university. It is a private higher-education college in Belgium offering business degrees at bachelor's, master's, and MBA levels.

Key Facts

• Founded: 1992 (not 2004 — that's a common confusion)
• Campuses: Brussels, Antwerp, Luxembourg, Shanghai (partner)
• Accreditation: Recognized by Belgian Flemish Community (NVAO); programs validated by UK partners (e.g., University of Middlesex, formerly)
• Degree titles: BBA, MBA, MSc — *not* Belgian state-university degrees (which require "universiteit" status)
• Language: English-medium instruction
• Student body: Highly international (60+ nationalities)

University vs. College in Belgium

UBI is a legitimate, accredited business school—just not a Belgian university. Verify specific program recognition for your career/visa needs.