Studying Asia - Europe Cultural Curatorship Studies at the University of Antwerp

Focus on Creative Curating in Asia and Europe

Curating is ubiquitous today. Since the 1990s it has morphed into a creative activity. A “curator”, from the ancient Latin meaning of “attending to, caring for” is an impassioned co-creator who nurses the relationship memories from an intellectual, historical, social and inter-cultural viewpoint. The cultural curator is increasingly both a knowledge creator and a communicator. As knowledge creator s/he experiments with different formats, different ways of experiencing while creating different meanings. The contemporary curator challenges old formats by re-inventing novel ones that often build on history and previous experiences. As a communicator s/he is able to convey the rich curatorial data to a larger public both on- and offline. So, curating today means also taking care of (im)material culture, of social relationships, (non)urban interactions and of cultural politics. 

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Asia - Europe Cultural Curatorship Studies: Study Content

The postgraduate is a one-year programme of 55 ECTS.

In semester 1 Asian and European students attend lectures and workshops together, given by both academics and practitioners.

• At the City Campus of the University of Antwerp.
• The programme is taught in English and the course materials will be provided in English.
• 16,5 contact hours per week.

In semester 2 students will test their curatorial knowledge and skills in an organization, cooperation or company.

European students will be able to go to Asia, where they can do an internship in an independent art center, NGO that protects endangered fauna and flora, etc. Asian students have the chance to gain curatorial experience in an artists’ collective, a gallery of fine art, a food photography’s studio, a floral art studio, fashion designer, etc. These internships are carefully selected and prepared by the programme coordinators. During and after the internship students can rely on the continuous support and assistance from these coordinators.

This postgraduate intends to build a community of open-minded creatives engaging in the reflection, sharing and co-making of art and cultural goods. 

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Asia - Europe Cultural Curatorship Studies: Career

There is high demand for cultural curators who are able to interculturally communicate and curate for a global audience, while at the same time are/being closely connected to the local community and culture. The cultural traineeship providers both in Belgium and in Asia have shown keen interest in this programme and its graduates. 

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Asia - Europe Cultural Curatorship Studies: Admission requirements

The PG Asia - Europe CCS is open to candidates with a Master’s degree or a PhD degree in area-studies or higher art education with a sufficient level of English. Please consult the programme’s website (www.uantwerpen.be/china-eucultural-curatorship) to check which degrees give direct access to the programme and wich degrees need admission
from the faculty.

As the programme is taught in English, candidates must have an excellent knowledge of English. Students have to prove their proficiency in English. They can do so in two ways: Either by submitting a language certificate showing their TOEFL, IELTS or ITACE results (the level required can be checked on www.uantwerpen.be/admission). Or by submitting proof they have studied at least one academic year (or 60 ECTS credits) in an English-language Bachelor’s or Master’s programme.

Please note that the Board of Admission may still ask for Flexibility, additional proof of proficiency in English.

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Asia - Europe Cultural Curatorship Studies (Postgraduate programme) - 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)
		Biology: Biodiversity: Conservation and Restoration

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Why choose UAntwerp

Our university 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 vibe is also reflected at the University of Antwerp.

First-rate research and education make the University of Antwerp a wonderful place to study and to work. We foster the nexus between research and education. Internationalisation is key to our mission. It is no coincidence that the University of Antwerp is a partner in a highly promising European University Network, the Young Universities for the Future of Europe (www.YUFE.eu).

As home away from home to over 20,000 students, the University of Antwerp prides itself on operating on a human scale. Our faculty and staff will welcome you into top-notch infrastructure on one of our four campuses. While you’re here you are also invited to enjoy our vibrant cultural programming, sports facilities and many other available student services.

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Orientation year

After completing your studies you can choose to look for work opportunities in Belgium. You can apply for an orientation year and extend your stay in Belgium by 12 months. Guidance and administrative assistance with this process is available through the university.

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