Institutions

In Wallonia-Brussels, the courses are taught in different institutions classed according to the type of education in which they specialise: University education: the universities or Non-university higher education: the university colleges and art academies.

Universities offer cutting-edge education in the chosen field of study as well as a solid general training and introduction to scientific research.

University colleges (hautes écoles) are non-university higher education institutions whose courses prepare for specific professional practices.

Art academies of Wallonia-Brussels (there are 17 in total) are higher education institutions that organise courses combining theory and practical activities in the following four artistic fields: fine, visual and spatial arts; music; dramatic art and art of oratory; performing arts and broadcasting and communication techniques.