Looking to expand your horizon?  

The University of Antwerp (UAntwerp) welcomes over 500 students on Erasmus or other exchange programmes every year, from partner institutions all over the world.  

  • UAntwerp is a young and dynamic university that scores well in Young University Rankings 
  • We focus on research, internationalisation and entrepreneurship within a context of student freedom and social responsibility 
  • We have a strong community of international students (172 nationalities) 
  • The city of Antwerp is a vibrant, cultural and charming city in the heart of Europe 

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How to become an exchange student

Interested in coming to the University of Antwerp? Write down these deadlines in your calendars! 

Nomination deadlines

1st semester and full academic year students:

  • 15 April

2nd semester students 

  • 15 October

Application deadlines

1st semester and full academic year students:

  • 15 May

2nd semester students:

  • 1 November


Check out this page for a comprehensive overview of the application process.

At the University of Antwerp, your exchange starts with the Orientation Day! See you there? 

Don’t take our word for it. Hear what others have to say!

“I am very thankful to the professors I met in Antwerp because their lectures and their passion helped me to understand what to do with my upcoming Master's and future career. Lecturers do not only give high-quality classes, but they are also very engaging and always ready to help. Doing an exchange in Antwerp gave me the opportunity to delve into topics that aren't taught at my home university, which helped me to better understand my academic interests and career ambitions. Antwerp is an amazing city for an Erasmus student: well-located in the heart of Europe and not too big and it offers a wide range of leisure activities. I would definitely recommend!”

> Gineva, exchange student from Italy

A day in the life of an international student in Antwerp 🇧🇪