Target audience of the advanced modules
The minimum requirement for participating in the advanced modules is that you can demonstrate that you have the necessary basic knowledge and/or experience.
If you have successfully completed the basic module (English and/or Dutch) of our training and thus have the certificate issued for it, you will be admitted to the advanced modules without further ado.
If you can demonstrate that you have acquired or built up a similar basic knowledge, you may also be admitted to the advanced modules. You can prove this by (sufficient) relevant experience and/or by having successfully completed training programmes equivalent to the basic module.
If you pass the examination of the relevant advanced module, you will receive a certificate. If you have successfully completed all advanced modules, you will receive the overall certificate of the University of Antwerp.
Individual attendance is expected to be at least 75% (digital in real time) and a maximum of 25% participation in deferred relays (including force majeure situations). This only applies to online teaching. In a physical setting, where lessons are held on campus, an individual attendance rate of 80% is required (including force majeure situations). Participation in the examination is only possible after the minimum attendance requirement has been met.
The following eight specialisation modules are offered every two years as part of the permanent training programme Customs and Excise at the University of Antwerp. Additionally, a nineth specialisation module is offered at the University of Liège.
Participants who have taken 4 out of 8 advanced modules can apply for a 20% reduction on their next registration for an advanced module on simple request (by e-mail: ata.nexus@uantwerpen.be).
The advanced modules will take place in accordance with the timing stated below (subject to possible changes).
Academic year 2025 - 2026 (subject to changes)
- VAT – competence level 2
October 2025 - Customs Taxable Elements - competence level 2
November 2025 - Customs Debt and Litigation – competence level 3
March 2026 (2 optional days, March 2026) - Export – competence level 2
April 2026
Academic year 2026 - 20257 (subject to changes)
- Excises – competence level 2
October 2026 - Special Procedures – competence level 2
November 2026 - Import – competence level 2
March 2027 - Customs Compliance, Strategy & Environment
April 2027
The module 'E-Commerce' is organized by the University of Liège. The programme can be consulted via this link.