University of Antwerp

The University of Antwerp is located in the city of Antwerp, in the heart of Belgium and Europe. The port of Antwerp is one of the biggest in the world. The city of Antwerp is not just an ancient medieval and baroque city, full of history. It is also a bustling metropolis with a vibrant social scene, impressive architecture, and cultural contrasts. Over 170 nationalities live here, more than in New York! This cosmopolitan nature is also reflected at the University of Antwerp.
 

Internationalization is one of the keywords in the mission statement of our university. It is no coincidence that the University of Antwerp is a partner in one of the most promising European University Networks, the Young Universities for the Future of Europe (www.YUFE.eu).
 

The University of Antwerp operates on a human scale. The attractive city life of Antwerp in combination with first-rate research and education makes the University of Antwerp a wonderful place for everyone, from every individual student to each staff member. We foster the nexus between research and education. We are a growing and dynamic institution with a solid reputation that leaves its mark not only on its students and staff but also on the Antwerp region and far beyond.

Students and alumni 

• 23 202 students
  17,5% international, 127 nationalities
  Bachelor students: 10 517
  Master students: 4809
  Bridging and preparatory students: 1642
  Advanced Master students: 917
  PhD students: 2339
  Postgraduate students: 972
   
• 80 000+ alumni

Members of staff

• 6974 members of staff
  23% international, 134 nationalities
  Professors: 918
  Assistants: 501
  Researchers: 3639
  Administrative and technical personnel: 1633
  Educational staff (integration): 77
  206 emeriti

Education

• 154 programmes
  32 Bachelor
  80 Master
  18 Advanced Master 
  24 Postgraduate
   
• 29 English-language programmes 
  1 Bachelor
  20 Master
  5 Advanced Master
  3 Postgraduate
   
• 9 Faculties
  Applied Engineering
  Arts
  Business and Economics
  Design Sciences
  Law
  Medicine and Health Sciences
  Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences
  Political and Social Sciences
  Science
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• 5 Educational priotities
  The education-research combination
  Internationalisation
  Competence-focused
  Activating students
  Entrepreneurship

Research and innovation

• 4420 scientific publications per year
• 280 phd defences per year
• 17 institutes and centres
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• 15 Centres of Excellence

  • ​AIPRIL - Antwerp Interdisciplinary Platform for Research into Inequality
  • CASCH - Catalysis for Systainable Organic Chemistry
  • DIGITAX - Digitalisation and Tax 
  • EXPOSOME - From Exposome to Effect Assessment of Contaminants in Human and Animal Models
  • GENOMED - GENOmics in MEDicine
  • GCE - Global Change Ecology 
  • GOVTRUST - Trust and Distrust in Multi-level Governance: Couses, Dynamics and Effects
  • INFLAMED - Fundamental and Translational REsearch into Targets for the Treatment of Inflammatory Diseases
  • IPPON - Integrated Personalized and Precision Oncology Network
  • muNEURO - Multidimensional Analysis of the Nervous System in Health and Disease
  • MST - Microbial Systems Technology (MST)
  • NANOLAB - Bringing Nanoscience from the Lab to Society
  • PLASMA - Plasma for Environmental, Medical, Analytical Chemistry and Materials Applications
  • RCRC - Research Centre on Representatives and their Communication
  • VAX-IDEA - Vaccine and Infectious Diseases Excellence in Antwerp

Faculties

• Applied Engineering
• Arts
• Business and Economics
• Design Sciences
• Law
• Medicine and Health Sciences
• Pharmaceutical, Biomedical, and Veterinary Sciences
• Science
• Social Sciences

The University of Antwerp also counts 17 institutes and centers, including the Institute of Development Policy (IOB).

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University of Antwerp - Impressions of your Masters study

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Overview of Masters programmes - University of Antwerp

		Applied Ecohydrology (MAEH) (Erasmus Mundus)
		Applied Economic Sciences: Economic Policy
		Asia - Europe Cultural Curatorship Studies (Postgraduate programme)
		Biology
		Biomedical Sciences: Infectious and Tropical Diseases
		Biomedical Sciences: Neurosciences
		Bioscience Engineering: Sustainable Urban Bioscience Engineering
		Business Economics
		Business Engineering: Financial Engineering
		Chemistry
		Computer Science
		Development Evaluation and Management (Advanced Master)
		Digital Business Engineering
		Digital Text Analysis
		Electronics and ICT Engineering Technology
		Energy and Climate (Postgraduate programme)
		Epidemiology (MEPI)
		Globalisation and Development (Advanced Master)
		Governance and Development (Advanced Master)
		Laws (LL.M)
		Leading International Vaccinology Education (LIVE) (Erasmus Mundus)
		Linguistics and Literary Studies
		Physics
		Political Science
		Postgraduate of Epidemiology
		Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy
		Water Sustainability: Integrating Technology- and Nature-based Solutions (Think Water) (Advanced Master)

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Behind the scene

a joint programme of the University of Antwerp and National Geographic Channel

Behind The Science offers you a unique, 'behind-the-scenes' look at some of the ground-breaking research conducted at the University of Antwerp. Join us on a journey amongst atomic particles, courtesy of the world's strongest microscope, analyse traces of drugs in sewage water, investigate just how green renewable energy really is, adopt a logical perspective on logistics and uncover hidden masterpieces by past masters such as Van Gogh and Goya.

Research - Discover the power of curiosity

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Why this university?

Let our students tell you why!

Blake Alexander Simmons (USA) - M.Sc. in Biology – Biodiversity: Conservation and Restoration
“This study programme can be considered as pretty international, since almost half of my fellow students are from abroad. I think it’s a great enrichment if you have so much different knowledge and many points of view around. This study experience will certainly make me a better biologist.”

Cyril France (Ghana) - M.Sc. in Development Evaluation and Management
“The study programme is well structured and followed by students from all over the world, which brings a lot of diversity in the classroom.”

Julia Port (Germany) – M.Sc. in Biomedical Sciences: Infectious and Tropical Diseases
“Compared to other European programmes on infectious and tropical diseases, UAntwerp offers courses on broader subject areas such as public health, healthcare, statistics and epidemiology.”

Juliana Pinheiro Maia (Brazil) - M.Sc. in Applied Economic Sciences: Business Administration
“The cases we cover are international and not only considered from a European point of view. The teaching level is very high and the system itself is tough, since there is only one exam at the end of each term.”

Phui San Cheong (Malaysia) – M.Sc. in Computer Science: Computer Networks and Distributed Systems
“The course is quite challenging. The Lecturers expect a lot from the students, so it’s important that you have the required academic background before starting your studies here.”

Slaviša Milovanovi? (Serbia) – M.Sc. in Physics
“UAntwerp has one of the most productive research groups and finest experts.”

Zeynep Savran (Turkey) – M.Sc. in Applied Economic Sciences: Economic Policy
“The thing I like the most in Belgium is how respectful people are for each other, regardless religion or political ideology, for instance. They have respect for diversity, I would say.”

Read all testimonials at: www.uantwerp.be/internationaldegreestudent/testimonials

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