University of Antwerp

The University of Antwerp (UAntwerp) is a publicly funded Belgian research university founded in 2003 after the merger of three predecessor institutions. Located in the heart of Belgium and Europe, Antwerp is a cosmopolitan city where over 170 nationalities live. UAntwerp operates across four campuses in Antwerp: Stadscampus (city centre), Campus Middelheim, Campus Groenenborger, and Campus Drie Eiken. The university has approximately 20,000 students, of whom 17.5% are international students representing 127 nationalities. UAntwerp offers high-quality academic programmes at Bachelor's, Master's, Advanced Master's, Postgraduate and PhD level. Bachelor's programmes (180 ECTS, three years) are mostly taught in Dutch, with the exception of the Bachelor of Social-Economic Sciences and Bachelor of Urban Sustainability Studies which are taught in English. Master's programmes are offered in both English and Dutch. Advanced Master's programmes comprise 60 ECTS credits. All programmes are regularly assessed through national and international quality review procedures. UAntwerp is a partner in YUFE (Young Universities for the Future of Europe) and is recognised for research with social impact. Scholarships are available for international students including Master Mind, Erasmus Mundus, VLIRUOS, Daughters For Life, and the High Potential Incentive.