Linguapolis search menu search content PRESS > SPEAK Science Communication workshop for young international researchers Explaining your research in a clear and concise way is not easy. PRESS > SPEAK gives young researchers the chance to take their first steps in science communication. Every year, th…

Science for everyone search menu search content PRESS>SPEAK Science Communication contest for young researchers 2026 winners The annual PRESS>SPEAK competition, with its final on Thursday 12 March, has once again come to a close. Seven young researchers presented their work in a maximum of five minu…

Research Centre for Visual Poetics search menu search content Kurt Vanhoutte and Frauke Pauwels @ PRESS > SPEAK > inspire Cookie prreferences Strictly necessary cookies They are necessary for the proper functioning of the website and can not be switched off. They are generally defined only as a resu…

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…

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. Each year has the same structure: 1st semester: mid/end September - end of January (exams in January) 2nd semester: beginning of February - end o…

Language courses search menu search content Student Express español exclusively for students Do you need Spanish for your studies and want to quickly master the language? Are you leaving on Erasmus or an internship abroad? This Spanish (CEFR A1) course will prepare you well for your adventure, alon…

Language courses search menu search content Japanese language courses For didactic reasons the Japanese language courses are aimed at native speakers of Dutch. If Dutch is not your native language, you should have a very good level of Dutch (CEFR B1) to be able to take the course. Cookie prreference…

Language courses search menu search content Chinese language courses For didactic reasons the Chinese language courses are aimed at native speakers of Dutch. If Dutch is not your native language, you should have a very good level of Dutch (CEFR B1) to be able to take the course. Cookie prreferences …

Science for everyone search menu search content Science for everyone The University of Antwerp aims to awaken your interest in science and introduce you to its impact on our lives, a mission which involves all of our scientists. Come and find out more about: lectures, presentations and debates on va…

Linguapolis search menu search content Pronunciation 2027 courses Do you sometimes struggle with your accent in English, or wonder how to check the correct pronunciation of particular words? In this course you can practise producing specific sounds and learn to avoid common mistakes. You'll also hav…

Science for everyone search menu search content Researchers Offer for and by scientists The aim of the University of Antwerp, to awaken a wider audience’s interest in science and to introduce you to its impact on our lives, involves all of our scientists. Via the annual presentation and writing co…

Linguapolis search menu search content Dutch Prep Year interview with Alexander Perez June 2024 To mark World Refugee Day, Ilse Van Halst of the weekly Catholic magazine Kerk & Leven (in English Church & Life, now part of media group Otheo) interviewed Alexander Jesus Perez Izarra, a student of the …

Antwerp Doctoral School search menu search content Course offer UAntwerp Below you will find an overview of courses within UAntwerp that can contribute to your doctoral training programme, supported by the Antwerp Doctoral School (ADS): A toolkit for entrepreneurial minds: the basics of Intellectual…

Linguapolis search menu search content Antwerp Long Distance Course: former student writing poetry and teaching March 2026 Last year, Afghan Zahra A. took the online Antwerp Long Distance Course in English at Linguapolis. She too has been unable to attend university since the Taliban came to power. …

Language courses search menu search content Calendar Student Express español (CEFR A1) Registrations are closed 10 lessons 1 lesson = 2 contact hours + 2 hours of lesson preparation + 2 hours of learning practice lesson preparation is done through guided self-study the contact hours are live online…

Language courses search menu search content Price Rate valid for course in academic year 2025-2026 Tuition fee: €220 Included All in-house material developed material Instructional videos with clear explanations on grammar or vocabulary Interactive exercises for further practise Digital material u…

Language courses search menu search content Enrolment conditions You are a student without prior knowledge. What you need You will need the coursebook Aula Internacional 1 Plus, which you have to purchase yourself. You can find info here: Teaching materials and e-learning. You have a computer or tab…

Language courses search menu search content Course materials We use a coursebook combined with our in-house developed materials. All our in-house developed materials are included in the registration fee. The mandatory coursebook is not included in the registration fee. Student Express español uses …

Language courses search menu search content Credits The Linguapolis courses are not curriculum courses and therefore by default do not entitle you to credits for your university or college study programme. Cookie prreferences Strictly necessary cookies They are necessary for the proper functioning o…

Language courses search menu search content Cancellation You may cancel your enrolment up to the start of classes. We charge 20% of the enrolment fee to cover cancellation costs. To do so, please contact the Linguapolis secretary's office. Once the course has started, you cannot cancel your registra…

Language courses search menu search content Exam and certificate The final exam and certificate are included in the registration fee. At the end of the course you can make an appointment for an online exam. This is an oral exam, lasting about 20 minutes. You will receive instructions during the cour…

Language courses search menu search content Prior knowledge The Student Express español (CEFR A1) course is designed for students with no previous knowledge of Spanish. Cookie prreferences Strictly necessary cookies They are necessary for the proper functioning of the website and can not be switche…

Linguapolis search menu search content Interview with Awatif, student and builder of the future December 2025 Awatif Abdul Hadi is an engineering technology student, specialising in construction engineering. She is also moderator of the podcast STUDIO NT2, a podcast for and by students of Dutch as a…

Language courses search menu search content Course content Level 1+2 During the course: You will learn the basics of English grammar: you will be able to express yourself in the present, the past and the future You will learn the basic vocabulary that you need in everyday situations You will practic…

Get to know UAntwerp search menu search content Master of Physics Alexandra | Greece Impressed by the study conditions 'Alstublieft'. That was the first Dutch word I learnt after my arrival here. It means 'please' and it’s something typical for the Belgian mentality I think. If there can be someth…