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This is a list of notable people associated with the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, including rectors, faculty, current and former scientists, and alumni.
Rectors
| Name | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Aloïs Gerlo [nl] | 1969-1974 |
| Roger Van Geen | 1974-1978 |
| Bart De Schutter | 1978-1982 |
| Oscar Steenhaut [nl] | 1982-1986 |
| Sylvain Loccufier [nl] | 1986-1990 |
| Jean Renneboog | 1990-1991 |
| Robert Dejaegere [nl] | 1991-1994 |
| Els Witte | 1994-2000 |
| Benjamin Van Camp | 2000-2008 |
| Paul De Knop [nl] | 2008-2016 |
| Caroline Pauwels | 2016-2022 |
| Jan Danckaert [nl] | 2022-? |
Alumni
Scientists and academics
- Diederik Aerts (1953-)
- Leo Apostel (1925-1995)
- Patrick Baert (1961-)
- Jean Bourgain (1954-2018)
- Ingrid Daubechies (1954-)
- Sophie de Schaepdrijver (1961-)
- Willy Gepts (1922-1991)
- Raymond Hamers
- Francis Heylighen (1960-)
- Pattie Maes
- Christine Van Den Wyngaert (1952-)
- Lode Wyns
Artists
- André Delvaux (1926-2002)
- Fabienne Demal (Axelle Red) (1968-)
- Jef Geeraerts (1930-)
- Erik Pevernagie (1939-)
- Sapiyossi
Politicians
- Bert Anciaux (1959-)
- Karel De Gucht (1954-)
- Patrick Dewael (1955-)
- Christian Leysen (1954-)
- Annemie Neyts (1944-)
- Bruno Tobback (1969-)
- Louis Tobback (1938-)
- Johan Vande Lanotte (1955-)
- Frank Vanhecke (1959-)
- Willy Claes (1938- )
- Upakit Pachariyangkun (1961-)
Businesspeople
- Tony Mary (1950-)
- François Narmon
Athletes
- Sébastien Godefroid (1971-), Olympic sailor