The Faculty of Law at the University of Antwerp is a dynamic academic community in the heart of Belgium and Europe. With over 2.500 students and 340 staff members, we are a vibrant hub of legal scholarship and engagement. We are committed to high-quality education and research, and active social engagement, with a strong focus on sustainability, diversity, and internationalisation.

Faculty policy

The dean and vice-deans are appointed for a period of three years. The dean chairs the Faculty Council, the Executive Committee, and the Extended Executive Committee. These are the most important policy-making bodies within the Faculty of Law.

• The dean: Prof. Anne Van de Vijver
• Vice-dean of education: Prof. Renate Barbaix
• Vice-dean of research, Stefan Rutten

The faculty's day-to-day activities

The Dean's Office, the Educational Office, the Research Office, the Internationalization Office, and the Unit for Innovation and Quality Assurance in Education are responsible for the day-to-day running of the faculty (read more here). The faculty director, Filip Seuntjens, coordinates the overall operation of the faculty.