Double degree
Two degrees, two years, two top universities
This highly-competitive programme is the first multi-disciplinary double degree of the Faculty of Business and Economics. In just two years, you can obtain two master’s degrees in two disciplines:
- Master in Digital Business Engineering (UAntwerpen)
- Master in Informatics in the field of study Digital Business Engineering (CTU Prague)
These disciplines are complementary and their combination is highly sought-after in the industry.
As a double degree student, you develop a broad understanding of end-to-end information system development. As such, the programme is aimed at students who want to challenge themselves by acquiring advanced academic knowledge both in business and economics as well as the more technical domain of informatics.
Czech technical university in Prague
The Czech Technical University is one of the largest and oldest technical universities in Europe. The university ranks 221st in the QS World University Rankings in the subject of Engineering and Technology of 2022, and is climbing fast in most quality rankings, as shown by its 12th place in the Emerging Europe & Central Asia ranking (QS EECA University Rankings 2022).
Located in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, the university is a perfect destination for those who want to immerse themselves in history, art, music, and architecture.
Find out more about CTU
Study programme
Compulsory courses offered by CTU Prague
Course name | Semester | ECTS |
Combinatorial Optimization | 1 | 6 |
Mathematics for Informatics | 1 | 7 |
Selected Statistical Methods | 2 | 7 |
Parallel and Distributed Programming | 2 | 6 |
Elective courses offered by CTU Prague
The double degree programme contains one elective course at CTU Prague.
Course name | Semester | ECTS |
Blockchain | 1 | 5 |
Internet of Things | 2 | 4 |
Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals | 2 | 4 |
Middleware Architectures 1 | 1 | 5 |
Semantic Web and Knowledge Graphs | 1 | 5 |
Advanced Database Systems | 1 | 5 |
Detailed course information can be found in the Blackboard learning environment after logging in with your UAntwerpen student credentials.
Entry requirements
The double degree with CTU is a highly competitive programme, only a few students per year are allowed to partake. To be eligible, you need to have completed a Bachelor in Business Engineering: Management Information Systems (“Handelsingenieur in de Beleidsinformatica”) at the University of Antwerp.
There are no formal tests that students must take before being admitted. However, selected students will be guided by UAntwerpen staff in assessing whether preparatory work is required before starting.
Application procedure
The board of admission will evaluate and rank all applications. This will be done according to the applicants study results and their motivation.
Application process
Applicants must submit their email application to doubledegree.fbe@uantwerpen.be by May 15th of the previous academic year at the latest. The application procedure consists of the four steps. We strongly advise you to start the process well in advance.
- Prepare all required documents in a single file (zip or pdf) before the application deadline:
- CV
- Letter explaining your motivation, future plans (max. 2 pages)
- A copy of exam results (Transcript of Records, to be downloaded from SISA)
- Send all the application documents in a single email to doubledegree.fbe@uantwerpen.be. You will receive an automatic reply confirming that your application has been received. Questions regarding application documents and deadlines can also be directed to this email address. Applications sent after the deadline will automatically be considered as ineligible. If your application file is incomplete, your application will also be considered as ineligible.
- Applications will be reviewed and ranked by the admission board. If successful, you will be contacted by the admission board to confirm your interest and invited for an interview by the board.
- Finalise your enrolment at UAntwerpen.
Testimonials
In short, doing a double degree is going to be an amazing experience, and will look great on your resume. But don't just take our word for it. Here's what our students think...
Wanaka is doing her second semester in Prague at CTU
"I am currently living in Prague, attending the second semester of the Double Degree program with the Czech Technical University. This experience has been challenging but rewarding at the same time. This program is giving me the opportunity to fully immerse myself in to what I consider to be the most interesting theme in the Business Engineering program: Informatics. For the courses, a level of programming skills is required which asks a little extra effort and perseverance to keep up. However, with permanent evaluation throughout the semester, the courses are really hands-on and you can see your skills improve every week. The personal guidance of the professors is very welcoming and brings me a sense of collaboration towards my degree.
The discipline of Czech students around on campus definitely provides the needed motivation to push through. And in a city where beer is cheaper than soda, and with kavarna's in every street, places to unwind after a long day are within easy reach.
Spending the second semester here, has given me a chance to experience the wonderful Prague Spring. Prague is a breathtaking city, where every building is worth its place on a postcard, and every district has some new hidden gems to explore. The city is filled with Czech restaurants to enjoy some goulash, but also offers every kitchen and culture thinkable. Outside of Prague, the Czech Republic has some beautiful National Parks, easy reachable by public transport.
The double degree program is teaching me to push my own boundaries, intellectually as well as socially. The opportunity to obtain two degrees definitely pays off all of the hard work and late nights, and I am incredibly grateful for a chance to live in this wonderful city."