The University of Antwerp is ranked 12th in the THE Young University Rankings 2024 and 170th in the overall THE World University Rankings 2026, with Law specifically ranked 97th in the subject ranking.

All our English-taught courses are offered at master's level and are part of our LL.M. programme. It's important to note that our courses presume a foundational knowledge of all fundamental law subjects.

Although incoming exchange students report high levels of satisfaction, it is also acknowledged that the academic level and workload at our faculty can be demanding. We strongly encourage you to carefully review the requirements for incoming exchange students and ensure that you are well-prepared before applying.

Students from our partner institutions must first be nominated by their home university.

Nominated students will receive access to our Mobility Online system, where they can complete their application.

​After completing their application and being accepted by the Faculty of Law, students can begin preparing for their stay in Antwerp. Please review the information on this website carefully to ensure a smooth and successful academic experience.​

Please have a look at our Course offer page for more information.

You can find more information about the academic calendar on this page.

We expect exchange students to be here for the full semester / academic year, including the exam period.

As outlined in the ECTS guidelines, the University of Antwerp provides a grade distribution table to ensure transparent and coherent information on the performance of individual students. The grade distribution tables are based on the statistical distribution of positive grades (pass and higher) of two academic years.

The UAntwerp grade distribution tables, both university-wide and per faculty, are available on our website: www.uantwerpen.be/exchange-grading.

Our grading tables are also made available through the Egracons tool, to simplify the grade conversion process.

Linguapolis is the language institute of the University of Antwerp. Linguapolis is aimed at highly educated language learners and users in the academic world and in professional contexts.

As an exchange student, you can join the free Survival on Arrival Dutch course, a one-week introduction to the Dutch language which takes place before the start of your exchange.

Interested in learning more? Additional language courses are available at reduced student rates. Visit the Linguapolis website for more information.​

International and European Legal Studies Certificate

Exchange students who register for 30 ECTS per semester or 60 ECTS for the full year and who pass all the courses can obtain the International and European Legal Studies Certificate.

Comparative, International and European Law (CIEL)

The Faculty of Law of UAntwerp participates in the CIEL network which comprises the universities mentioned below.

• Maastricht University (The Netherlands)
• Universität Mannheim (Germany)
• Universitat Pompeu Fabra Barcelona (Spain)
• Université de Toulouse 1 Capitole (France)
• Zagreb University (Croatia)
• University of Antwerp (Belgium)

Students who succesfully complete this programme are awarded the CIEL certificate of ‘European Master in Comparative, International and European Law’. As a CIEL student, you need to take 30 ECTS worth of courses. In addition you need to find a supervisor at UAntwerp for your master's thesis. Please contact us in time to find a co-supervisor in Antwerp. Mind that you have to write the thesis under the rules of your home university.
Only students from the universities mentioned above qualify for the CIEL programme, provided they have been nominated as such. If you want know if you can participate, please contact your home faculty.