UAntwerp-graduates are not just excellent doctors, linguists, engineers ... – the alumni of all of our programmes also share a common profile. Call it the ‘DNA of our alumni’.
an academic problem solver
You solve problems with scientific integrity. You know how to carry out critical academic research in order to develop new knowledge and insights.
a team player
You can work constructively in a team, taking the opinions and views of all team members into account.
a global citizen
Your international competences allow you to function effectively in a globalised society.
self-aware and open-minded
You are conscious of your own frame of reference and can act ethically and socially in a diverse society. Studying in Antwerp means developing yourself from a broad societal perspective, and especially from a metropolitan perspective.
tolerant and engaged
You respect differences and diversity. You are tolerant of different political, cultural and spiritual beliefs. This allows you to empathise and engage with others.
sustainable
You act ethically, socially responsibly and sustainably. You draw on a range of disciplines to reflect on new challenges in the pursuit of a sustainable society.
enterprising
You are aware of your own competences. They enable you to take initiative and innovate creatively.