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 …

Save the date Mark your calendar! Academic Calendar Check out the academic calendar for important dates such as the start of the semester or exam periods. Orientation Day Right before the start of each semester, all exchange students are welcomed during Orientation Day. Make sure you don’t miss it…

ScreenUrSelf search menu search content Don't want to use the self-sampling kit? Or are our records wrong and you have in fact had a smear test taken in the past three years? If so, let us know. This allows us to update our database. You can do this: on the website: www.baarmoederhalskanker.bevolkin…

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…

Antwerp Doctoral School search menu search content Show, don't tell: Creating visuals about your research Competence category E: Communication Skills Content Visual communication is a great way to explain complex information, such as your research. In this workshop, we'll learn that you don't need a…

Travelling to Antwerp Welcome to Antwerp! Your exchange already starts from the moment you start planning your travel to Antwerp. Antwerp is located in the centre of Belgium and is easily accessible by train, car, bus and plane. The way you plan your journey can definitely be an added value to the o…

Application documents Check which application documents you need for an exchange To complete your application, you will need to provide five documents: a transcript of records, a language certificate, a passport photo, a proof of identification and one of the three types of learning agreements. Chec…

Web information search menu search content Mailings Newsletters, marketing e-mails and invitations At the University of Antwerp University, we use Microsoft Dynamics 365 to send marketing e-mails (newsletters, invitations, reminders ...) to external parties. These e-mails always have “opt-out” f…

Linguapolis search menu search content Student Express español April 2025 You need to learn Spanish quickly, but you haven’t got much time. You want results fast but all the self-study packages just don’t help. You’ve got some free apps and courses, but they don't teach you what you really ne…

Social Sciences Karolien Poels Karolien Poels 1. What was your favourite subject during your student days? I had my first “aha! - I really find this interesting” moment during Professor Patrick Vyncke's “Semiotics” classes and later also during his classes on consumer behaviour. This led me …

Studying and entrepreneurship search menu search content Building a strong bond of trust with my clients is my top priority! Tell us about your business: What is its name, what exactly do you do, and when did you start it? My business is called Amaxas. The word comes from ancient Greek and means "co…

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…

Centre of Expertise for Higher Education search menu search content Guiding and assessing students with disabilities 2014 in collaboration with the Study Advice and Student Counselling Service There are different types of disabilities: a physical disability, a chronic illness, a psychological proble…

The Great Corona Study search menu search content Results survey 24 One in three says they will not celebrate Christmas in a restricted social circle November 20th 2020 Eight out of ten participants in the Great Corona Study say they have no travel plans for the end-of-year period December is slowly…

Linguistics Initiative search menu search content Linguistics Initiative An initiative by and for BAP/AAP in Linguistics Welcome to the Linguistics Initiative (affectionately known as Linguini), a dynamic community created by and for BAP (Special Academic Staff) and AAP (Assistant Academic Staff) me…

Social Sciences Walter Weyns 1. What was your favourite subject during your student days? All subjects from the first year; I don't think I missed a single lesson. Bit weird, I know. 2. Have you ever failed an exam? If so, which subject? Not at uni, but in secondary school: drawing. 3. What is the s…

Studying and entrepreneurship search menu search content Getting satisfaction by giving workshops to build a quality terranium yourself; the combination of product and service is 'pure passion'. Tell us about your venture: what is its name, what exactly do you do and when did you start it up? I make…

Master programmes Admission requirements Do you want to enrol in a Master's or Advanced Master's programme at the University of Antwerp? You will need to fulfil a number of admission requirements. These might relate to your previous qualifications, for example, or the language that the classes are t…

Centre of Expertise for Higher Education search menu search content Addressing gender & sexual diversity December 2023 In collaboration with Team Diversity and Inclusion at UAntwerp Not every LGBTQI+ student* always feels at home on campus or in class. They sometimes face inappropriate jokes, exclus…

Centre of Expertise for Higher Education search menu search content Socrates in the lecture hall. Reflecting through philosophical questions. April 2025 Reflection is essential for learning, but in the lecture hall it doesn’t always work well. Students can hesitate to express their opinions for fe…

Centre of Expertise for Higher Education search menu search content Activating students online In recent weeks, universities and university colleges have made a full transition to distance learning. Lecturers and assistants are currently making great efforts to put together alternative education pro…

Social Sciences Dirk De Bièvre Dirk De Bièvre 1. What was your favourite subject during your student days? The history of Dutch by Guido Geerts, former editor-in-chief of the Van Dale dictionary. What he did was sociolinguistics: which elite with which power in which century was able to establish …

Business Economics Natalia, an international student from Mexico Here's her story Natalia, an international student from Mexico Here's her story When I first arrived in Antwerp, in the Central Station, I remember feeling like I was in Harry Potter. The aesthetic of the building is magical. To then g…

10 exam surviving tips First Aid for Studying Study plan It all starts with a good study plan. Make sure your notes are ‘crammable’ before the start of the cramming period so you can focus all your attention on memorising the material. Make a realistic plan for the exam period itself, too. Count…

Linguapolis search menu search content From starting all over again, to a top student and student rep December 2024 Hear from Mariia ‘No stress, no panic. And just do your best.’ This is how Mariia Nikolaichuk concludes her interview after her first undergraduate year in Electromechanical Engine…