Law Doing a PhD Doing a PhD Information for potential PhD students The doctoral degree is the highest degree you can achieve. Under the guidance of a supervisor, you undertake intensive and independent scientific research. You dig into to the core of a fundamental research question, in order to make…

Science Doing a PhD Doing a PhD at the Faculty of Science is strongly related with its research. Doing a PhD Doing a PhD at the Faculty of Science is strongly related with its research. Candidates are expected to extensively broaden their general and in particular their specialist knowledge in their…

Applied Engineering Doing a PhD Doing a PhD Are you considering doing a PhD in applied engineering? The doctoral research takes place under the supervision of one or multiple supervisors in one of the research groups. In addition, as a PhD student, you can follow additional courses and training. Wit…

Medicine and Health Sciences Doing a PhD Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Doing a PhD Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences attaches great importance to doctoral research. On average, there are 500 doctoral students working in the faculty's resear…

Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences Doing a PhD Doing a PhD The Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences attaches great importance to doctoral research. On average, there are 175 doctoral students working in the faculty's labs and research units at any one time. A…

Business and Economics Doing Business in Southeast Asia Summer school | Indonesia Doing Business in Southeast Asia Summer school | Indonesia Southeast Asia is one of the most populous and fastest growing economic regions in the world. Not only the climate and natural & urban landscape are poles apar…

Diversity and Inclusion in Education search menu search content Learning by doing Esther Van Zimmeren (Law) on the importance of diversity and inclusion in education Listen to the complete podcast with Esther Van Zimmeren Who is Esther Van Zimmeren and how does she relate to diversity and inclusion …

Centre for Population, Family and Health search menu search content Doing a PhD at the Centre for Population, Family and Health? Are you interested in studying for a PhD in a lively and vibrant research group? The Centre for Population, Family and Health offers PhD programmes on a multiple of topics…

FAQ General information Can I do a study exchange when there is no exchange agreement with my home institution? No. To be eligible for an study exchange period at our university, it's essential that your institution has a valid bilateral exchange agreement with the University of Antwerp, as this all…

Department of Chemistry search menu search content PhD - Department of Chemistry Doing a Phd Doing a PhD at the Faculty of Science is strongly related with its research. Candidates are expected to extensively broaden their general and in particular their specialist knowledge in their choses field of…

Testimonials Don’t take our word for it. Hear what others have to say! "Academically, I was truly inspired. The teaching style in Antwerp encouraged active participation, teamwork, and hands-on learning. I particularly appreciated the real-world connections, such as working with local museums and …

Laboratory for Microbiology, Parasitology and Hygiene search menu search content Education Are you interested in doing a PhD at LMPH? ► Contact one of the principal investigators to discuss which topics are available for PhD training Prof. Paul Cos: bacterial biofilms, oxidative stress (email) Pro…

Arts Doctoral research PhD in the Arts Doctoral research PhD in the Arts Attend a doctoral defence Doing a PhD On average, 130 PhD students are active at the Faculty of Arts in the various research groups. Every year about twenty of them defend their thesis. Are you interested in doing a PhD at our …

Business and Economics Double degree in Digital Business Engineering With Czech technical university in Prague Double degree in Digital Business Engineering With Czech technical university in Prague This highly-competitive programme is the first multi-disciplinary double degree of the Faculty of Bus…

Elsa Leromain tenure track asst. professor Research Elsa Leromain Research team Economics Expertise I am an applied economist with interests in international trade and economic geography. My research studies the impact of trade policy shocks on major aggregate economic outcomes and then aims to unde…

Peter Verhezen guest professor Education Peter Verhezen 2025-2026 2024-2025 2023-2024 2025-2026 3-Business Economics 3-Business Economics Course code: 1020FTIBEC Bachelor of Civil Engineering Technology Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Technology Bachelor of Electronics and ICT Engineering Technolog…

Science Research Research Research at the Faculty of Science is interdisciplinary and is ranked at the national and international top. An important aspect of the research is collaboration, at an interfaculty, national and international level. From a strategic perspective the faculty has specified ei…

From Bachelor to PhD A list of useful terms and concepts The higher education system in Flanders is organised according to a bachelor/master structure. But what is a bachelor and what is a master? Below is a list of a few useful terms and concepts. What is a Bachelor's programme? After secondary sch…

Deborah Casalin guest lecturer Research Deborah Casalin Research team Law and Development 'Doing Business with Armed Groups': In search of shared responsibility and accountability for international crimes. 01/01/2025 - 31/12/2028 Abstract In recent years, there have been a number of court cases arou…

Migloba search menu search content Publications on Media and Mobility 2024 Costa, E. (2024). Digital Communication, Transnational Relationships and the Making of Place Among Highly Skilled Migrants during the Covid-19 Pandemic. In K. Leurs & S. Ponzanesi (Eds.), Doing Digital Migration Studies (pp. …

Social Sciences Sarah Van de Velde Sarah Van de Velde 1. What was your favourite subject during your student days? Classical sociological theory, taught by John Vincke (UGent). It was the first time I could really immerse myself in theory and, to my own surprise, understand it! 2. Have you ever fail…

Archives and Heritage search menu search content Are you interested in archives and heritage? Are you interested in the history of the University of Antwerp and do you want to help out? Every year we offer internships, student jobs and also volunteers are welcome to apply. Internships Every year we …

IDLab search menu search content Education Programs and courses Faculty of Applied Engineering - Electronics and ICT Engineering Technology (Dutch) Faculty of Applied Engineering - Electronics and ICT Engineering Technology (English) Faculty of Science - Computer Science (Dutch) Faculty of Science -…

Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine - ANTwerp search menu search content Photo gallery Group photographs September 2021 July 2019 June 2018 June 2017 June 2016 January 2016 January 2014 July 2010 January 2010 January 2009 August 2007 October 2005 October 2003 December 2002 May…

Centre of Expertise for Higher Education search menu search content What to do as a lecturer when a student panics? Every lecturer or student counsellor will one day come across a student who doesn't seem to be doing very well. In some cases, the student is truly in crisis, causing you to be concern…