Study at UAntwerp Step 1: Your home institution nominates you before the deadline To be eligible for an exchange period at our university, it's essential that you are nominated by your home institution. This means that your home institution has a valid bilateral exchange agreement with the Universit…

Traineeship at UAntwerp Step 1: Contact the faculty/department where you want to do a traineeship You are responsible for finding your own traineeship position and making the necessary arrangements with the training supervisor at the University of Antwerp. Please submit a short plan for your trainee…

Maximising your learning in class Whether you're sitting in a large lecture hall or attending an interactive seminar, how you engage with your classes has a big impact on your learning process. Actively participating in your lessons not only helps you understand the material more deeply, but it also…

Antwerp Doctoral School search menu search content Preparing the defence Before the PhD defence can take place, the following 9 steps first need to be taken care of. Please note: the procedure for announcing the public defence and submitting the PhD thesis to the Library has changed. More info in st…

Antwerp Doctoral School search menu search content Obligations during the PhD General PhD regulations Annual re-enrolment Creating your ORCID ID Mandatory course 'Mind the GAP' Submission progress report on the PhD research Doctoral study programme Submission annual progress report doctoral study pr…

Science Traineeship Traineeship At the Faculty of Science, we only offer research internships. Erasmus+ Trainees cannot register for courses. Information for Erasmus+ Study Exchange students is available here. Step 1: Finding an Erasmus+ Internship Start by taking a look at our research groups. In c…

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 …

Particle Physics Group search menu search content Einstein Telescope Einstein Telescope takes a giant step Europe means to make prestigious project a priority (and the tri-border area is a possible location for hosting) The realisation of the Einstein Telescope, a prestigious project to better under…

Formative Evaluation in Education search menu search content Questioning techniques A Step Back Description Taking a step back is a technique that gives the teacher the opportunity to use an incorrect answer from a student in the teaching process. How it works If a student fails to give the correct …

Recognition of previously acquired competences EVC The EVC procedure has been defined by the Antwerp University Association (AUHA) and involves putting together a portfolio, including an evaluation carried out by a commission of three assessors and - where applicable - a competence test. There are t…

Study strategies Efficient studying Efficient studying starts with a clear approach. This three-step plan helps you better understand the course material and prepare for your exams. By going through each step intentionally, you study with purpose and increase your learning efficiency. Step 1: Proces…

Jasper Verswyvel predoc researcher FWO Research Jasper Verswyvel Research team Center for Oncological Research (CORE) Targeting therapy-induced senescence in non-small cell lung cancer: development and optimization of a novel triple-step, senescence-focused treatment strategy. 01/11/2023 - 31/10/202…

Antwerp Doctoral School search menu search content PhD procedure This procedure is based on the general PhD regulations of the University of Antwerp. More information is provided per phase (see navigation). Start of the PhD 1. Admission to the PhD studies and enrolment Step 1: Find a subject and a s…

Jonathan Schenk predoc researcher FWO Research Jonathan Schenk Research team Government and Law Personal Rights and Property Rights A choice of law rule for the proprietary aspects of B2B transactions as a step further in the EU harmonisation process. 01/11/2021 - 14/01/2026 Abstract Yearly, billion…

Application procedure All applications for our summer and winter schools are submitted and processed through the enrolment platform Mobility Online. They are evaluated by the academic committee and the programme coordinators of the summer and winter schools. Important! Check your inbox (and spam fol…

Global Health Institute search menu search content The next edition of the EBQ-course will take place for 6 weeks from October 13th until November 21st, 2025. How to apply & documents required? The application deadline is March 31st 2025 Before starting your application, please read carefully trough…

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…

Biochemical Wastewater Valorization and Engineering search menu search content Lignocellulose Pretreatment & Bioconversion Microbial detoxification, a new step in the biorefinery? It may soon be possible to convert toxic phenols released during the use of lignocellulose biomass in biorefineries into…

Iris Cornet associate professor Lignocellulose Pretreatment & Bioconversion / Iris Cornet Microbial detoxification, a new step in the biorefinery? It may soon be possible to convert toxic phenols released during the use of lignocellulose biomass in biorefineries into raw materials for paints, printi…

Formative Evaluation in Education search menu search content Self-reflection Brain Book Buddy Boss Description One way of stimulating self-reliance in students is to introduce the principle of brain, book, buddy, boss (or cerveau, cahier, compagnon, chef). During independent work, you can teach stud…

Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development search menu search content What is the Nature Smart Cities Business Model and for whom? One of the greatest assets of (urban) green infrastructure is its multi-benefits. However, it might be very complicated to estimate what these benefits are and…

Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development search menu search content Additional resources Download the business model here Factsheets of pilot cases Factsheet Bruges Facstheet Kapelle Factsheet Kontich, Antwerpse Zuidrand Factsheet Lille Factsheet Southend Factsheet The Hague Step-by-step…

Creating an effective study plan Good planning is key to successful studying. At university, you need to juggle many things at once: multiple courses, class schedules, practicals, deadlines, exams... Without a clear overview, it can quickly become overwhelming. A solid plan helps you stay organised,…

Qualitative data analysis Qualitative Data Analysis Micro-credential Qualitative Data Analysis Micro-credential What? This micro credential introduces students into the basics of Qualitative Data Analysis. More specifically, the course starts by reviewing the basic principles of qualitative research…

Postgraduate of Dutch as a Foreign Language in an Academic Context Enrol Enrol All candidates must submit a complete application and pay the advance fee of 2000 euro before acceptance can be granted. Students accepted to the programme can start the procedure for obtaining a student visa. However, pl…