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The University of Antwerp is characterised by its high standards in education, internationally competitive research and entrepreneurial approach. It was founded in 2003 after the merger of three university institutions previously known as RUCA, UFSIA and UIA. Their roots go back to 1852. The University of Antwerp has about 13.000 students, which makes it the third largest university in Flanders. 1.800 international students (exchange students not included) are registered at the UA. There are four campuses: City Campus, Campus Middelheim, Campus Groenenborger and Campus Drie Eiken. The City Campus is situated in the old historic city centre while the other three campuses are situated in the leafy suburbs to the south of the city.
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Academic Calendar |
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Semester 1: Mid Sept – End Jan
Semester 2: Beginning Feb – End June
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Curriculum Structure |
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Bachelor-Master structure in compliance with the 'Bologna' principles: a 3-year undergraduate cycle leading to a Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS), followed by a 1-year or 2-year graduate cycle (60 or 120 ECTS) leading to a Master's degree.
Advanced master’s programmes offer further specialisation and/or competences in a certain field of study.
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Medium of Instruction for Classes |
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Dutch, with limited English courses available
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Faculties/Schools |
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- Applied Economic Sciences
- Arts and Philosophy
- Law
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences
- Political and Social Sciences (no Psychology)
- Sciences
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Restrictions for Exchange Students |
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Undergraduate restrictions
Students are officially accepted by the University of Antwerp once they have been given the status of exchange students by their home university and after approval of their preliminary study programme by the appropriate department/faculty at UA.
Please note however that courses in the following Faculties/Schools are NOT available to Study Abroad and Exchange students:
Please refer to the Other Links section for relevant links to course information.
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NUS Application Deadline |
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Please check with your faculty for its internal application deadlines. After you have been selected by and accepted your faculty’s internal offer, your faculty would give you the application instructions of the partner university. An online application to the partner university is needed.
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Housing Options |
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On-Campus Accommodation
There are several areas around the 4 university campuses where students live: in the historical city centre near City campus and in the leafy suburbs near campus Middelheim, campus Groenenborger (Berchem/Antwerp) and campus Drie Eiken (Wilrijk).
Students who enjoy nightlife, social and cultural events may prefer to choose a room close to the city centre. Those who prefer greener surroundings can find suitable accommodation within walking distance of campus Middelheim, campus Groenenborger and campus Drie Eiken. Rooms are usually cheaper in the vicinity of campus Middelheim, campus Groenenborger or campus Drie Eiken. There are good bus connections to/from the city centre. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by bus. On weekdays the bus from/into town goes no later than 0h30, on Fridays and Saturdays until 1h30; there are special night buses in the weekends. The campuses are also interconnected by public transportation. A bicycle is a good alternative, it is certainly faster. Antwerp is bicycle-friendly and biking is much encouraged.
Off-Campus Accommodation
There are a variety of housing options within Antwerp. Students who are on an exchange for an academic year have to look for accommodation (on or off campus) through KOTWEB, an online database. Students, who are on exchange for a semester or less, please apply for a room through the University’s Housing Office for International Students via email.
Please refer to the Other Links section for the relevant links to university accommodation.
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Consular/Visa Regulations |
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Nationals of European Union countries, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco or Switzerland may move freely. They may travel to Belgium on the strength of a national passport or identity card.
All other nationalities should apply for a student visa (type D) with the Belgian embassy or consulate in their current country of residence before leaving for Belgium (if they want to stay in Belgium for longer than 3 months). Exceptions to this rule may be possible for holders of a passport or a residence permit for a Schengen country.
When visiting the Belgian embassy or consulate they will need the following documents (to be submitted in all cases):
- National passport (valid for at least three months after expiry of the visa)
- Visa application form with two recent passport pictures
- Letter of acceptance from the University of Antwerp
- Proof of solvency
- Certificate of good conduct
- Medical certificate
Additional documents may be requested by the embassy or consulate.
It is necessary to start the visa application procedure well in advance. Students are urged not to come on a tourist visa, unless they wish to return after 3 months.
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Health/Medical Insurance |
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As medical treatment can be extremely expensive, it is essential for international students to have health insurance. Before leaving for Antwerp they should report to their insurance company and carefully examine whether or not their health insurance covers all medical costs for the entire period of stay in Belgium. If that is not the case, they have 2 options:
1. take up insurance with a local health insurance federation in Antwerp. The monthly contribution to be paid depends on the registration status:
- 1.1. registration as a ‘resident’
Students staying longer than 3 months can register as a resident with a copy of their residence permit after registration with the town administration/department of foreigners. The membership fee depends on the insurance company and varies from € 5.30 to € 7.38 per month, with the exception of EUROMUT, which charges a once-only contribution of € 3 per year.
- 1.2. registration as a student is possible for the duration of the study period in Belgium with a certificate of registration from the University of Antwerp. Besides the general membership fee (see paragraph 1.1.) an additional € 53.40 is charged per quarter. They do not need a residence permit.
Students who do not have sufficient medical coverage are obliged to take out health insurance in Antwerp. Addresses of local health insurance federations can be obtained from the International Relations Office.
2. arrange insurance through a private agency, either in the home country or upon arrival in Belgium. Some insurers provide broader, complementary insurance for hospital or other medical expenses, repatriation, unexpected illness or accidents which occur while abroad.
Through the university, an extensive insurance is offered with the Student Insurance Programme (SIP) at the price of € 1.28 a day.
Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the university’s insurance policies.
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Estimated Monthly Living Expenses |
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Breakdown of Costs |
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Housing |
250 |
Bills (Electricity, etc.) |
varies |
Food |
300 |
Public transport (within Antwerp) |
22 |
Telephone |
varies |
Others (Entertainment, clothes) |
varies |
Monthly Estimate |
772 |
Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the estimated costs of living.
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Useful Links |
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Universal Currency Converter
Accommodation
Cost of Living
Course Information
Health and Insurance
Others
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Module Mapping, Course Selections & Application
Please check with your SEP Administrator/Coordinator in the Dean's Office.
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