Frequently Asked Questions

Antwerp Summer and Winter University provides a diverse range of high-quality courses across various disciplines, including medicine and health sciences, design sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities, business and economics, law, development studies, applied engineering and science.

These short-term programmes combine lectures, workshops, and (company) visits, offering participants the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in specific fields. Each course is designed to provide an immersive educational experience, often accompanied by engaging social activities.

Our programmes are not fully centralised. Instead, each summer or winter school is independently organised by its respective faculty, research group, or expert organiser. This ensures a focused, fast-paced, and intensive week dedicated to a specific subject. However, Antwerp Summer and Winter University is centrally coordinated by the International Relations Office to facilitate group activities across different schools and ensure a streamlined communication and application process.

Upon successful completion, participants can earn ECTS credits, and all certificates are issued as micro-credentials.

Entry requirements for the summer and winter schools vary depending on the specific programme. Generally, these courses are tailored for (master) students, researchers, and professionals with a keen interest in the subject matter. It's essential to review the specific target group and prerequisites for each course before applying. Detailed information about entry requirements can be found on the individual course pages.

All programmes are conducted in English, so a strong command of the language is essential for attending classes, engaging with professors, completing assignments, etc. While we do not require a specific language certificate for admission, we recommend a minimum English proficiency level of B2 to successfully follow our courses.

Application deadlines vary by programme. To find the exact deadline for a specific course, please check the course page on the Antwerp Summer and Winter University website.

As a general guideline:

• Most June–July summer schools have a May deadline.
• Most August–September summer schools have a June deadline.

​For non-EEA students: We strongly recommend applying at least three months in advance, as visa applications can take time. Please note that students are responsible for all visa-related costs, including any cancellation fees.

After acceptance and payment of tuition fees, you will receive further instructions via email. This communication will provide details about course schedules, preparatory materials, accommodation options, and any other pertinent information to ensure a smooth start to your programme. It's crucial to monitor your email regularly and check your spam folder to stay updated.

You apply via Mobility Online on our application procedure page where you will find all the necessary steps to complete your application. You are required to provide not only your name but also the following documents:

• Passport or valid ID (required for official registration as a UAntwerpen student)
• Legal address (required for official registration as a UAntwerpen student)
• Emergency contact
• Appropriate passport photo (clear face, neutral background)
• Educational background, CV and motivation (if relevant)
• Additional documents depending on the programme, such as an abstract or a LinkedIn profile

These documents are necessary to complete your registration in our system.

Yes, all participants who attend the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance (COA) on the last day of the programme, confirming their presence.

Students who successfully complete the course - see the individual programme website for assignments and requirements - will receive a Certificate of Completion (COC) after the programme. This certificate, issued as a micro-credential, includes your name, the course title, the number of ECTS credits, and the learning outcomes, and is signed by the rector of UAntwerp. The COC will indicate your grade or pass/fail status, depending on the specific programme.

If you wish to include the earned credits in your curriculum at your home institution, you must arrange this with the responsible person at your university in advance.

Participants who successfully complete a summer or winter school programme are eligible to receive ECTS credits. The number of credits awarded varies by course and is specified on the individual course pages. To obtain these credits, participants must meet the course requirements, which may include attendance, participation, and assessments. Upon completion, a micro-credential certificate will be issued, detailing the credits earned. This certificate includes your name, the course title, the number of ECTS credits, and the learning outcomes. It is signed by the rector of UAntwerp.

If you wish to include the earned credits in your curriculum at your home institution, you must arrange this with the responsible person at your university in advance.

While specific requirements may vary by course, it's generally recommended to bring a laptop or tablet.

To avoid login issues on site, we recommend testing your login in advance. You can find your student number and the instructions to set a password in an email you received one or two weeks before the programme, with the subject line: "Bevestiging inschrijving Universiteit Antwerpen / Confirmation enrolment University of Antwerp - Academiejaar / Academic year ..." 

Please check your spam folder as well. 

If you can't find the email, send an email to summeruniversity@uantwerpen.be.

​If you have your UAntwerp account, the next step is to create a password: https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/life-in-antwerp/starting-uantwerp/logged-in-at-the-university-of-antwerp/first-time-login/ 

As an Antwerp Summer and Winter University student, you are enrolled as a UAntwerp student. This gives you a UAntwerp account and digital student card, which provides access to campus Wi-Fi, discounts at student restaurant Komida, and other university facilities. You will be enrolled one to two weeks before your programme starts.

You don't need to have MFA to connect to the Wi-Fi.

How to connect to Wi-Fi:

1. Select the UAntwerpen network on your device (do not use UA-guest).

2. Enter your username (it looks like s0131234@ad.ua.ac.be) 

3. Enter your password (If you're using iOS, indicate you trust the certificate. If you're using Android, follow the steps below*)

Eduroam users: If your home university provides Eduroam, you can use it on campus as well.

Can't find your UAntwerp credentials? Search your inbox (including spam) for an email titled:"Bevestiging inschrijving Universiteit Antwerpen / Confirmation enrolment University of Antwerp - Academiejaar / Academic year"

​Here's how you get started with your student account.

*Android users

1. Select the EAP method field with PEAP. 
2. Fill in the Identity field with your shortened University of Antwerp username, preceded by ad\ (e.g., ad\s0xxxxxx). 
3. Enter your University of Antwerp password in the Password field. 
4. In the CA Certificate field, choose Use system certificates. 
5. Fill in the Domain field with uaradius.uantwerpen.be (for Android version 9 and older, the domain field is uantwerpen.be) 
6. Under Advanced settings, check that Phase 2 authentication is set to MSCHAPV2.  

• SSID or Network name: UAntwerpen
• ​Network Authentication or Security type: WPA2-Enterprise
• Data encryption: AES
• Authentication Type or EAP method: PEAP
• Authentication Protocol or method: MS-CHAP-V2
• Roaming Identity (optional): UA-username@ad.ua.ac.be
• Authentication servers (optional): UAradius2.uantwerpen.be or  UAradius3.uantwerpen.be
• Trusted Root Certification Authorities: Sectigo GEANT OV RSA CA4
• SHA1 fingerprint: 9f 3f db bc 4b 71 ad d7 88 59 75 7a a0 96 4f bf 70 44 38 99 

The University of Antwerp uses Blackboard as its primary digital learning environment. Through Blackboard, participants can access course materials, submit assignments, and engage in discussions. Access details and instructions will be provided upon enrollment.

Once you are registered, we are unable to make changes to personal information such as place of birth, phone number, or name. If any information in SISA is incorrect, you must submit a ticket via the Helpdesk: https://studhelp.uantwerpen.be/ro_helpdesk/

Please note: You do not need to access SISA, and you should not select any courses there. You will use your UAntwerp account to access university services like Wi-Fi and Blackboard.

• Is your phone number correct in SISA?
• Have you tried clicking on 'try another method'?
• Have you followed the steps on the website ‘first time login’?
• Have you installed the Microsoft Authenticator app?

If you can't receive text messages (for example because of roaming costs), you need to install the Microsoft Authenticator app. You can do so by requesting a one-time temporary code to install the app. Once installed, you’ll be able to log in to Blackboard using the app over the next few days.

Please follow the steps on this page to download and install the app: First-time login instructions – University of Antwerp

You can use the university Wi-Fi (which doesn’t require MFA) to complete the installation.

To request your temporary code, simply send an email to summeruniversity@uantwerpen.be and include a photo of any valid ID so we can verify it’s you. We will forward your question to the ICT helpdesk of the university.

Important: this is only for students who have access to Blackboard, notBlackboard VICE.

You are linked to Blackboard with the credentials given by the University of Antwerp, i.e., a username and password.

This username always consists of the letter 's' followed by the 7 last digits of your student number. In order to access to the system, you need to specify the domain of the University of Antwerp behind this username, which is @ad.ua.ac.be. So, for a student with student number 0131234 that would be: s0131234@ad.ua.ac.be. 

Access Blackboard via this link: https://blackboard.uantwerpen.be/

1. Choose option I am a student or staff member at UAntwerp 
2. Username: Use your personal username E.g. sxxxxxxx (seven digits) and you need to add @ad.ua.ac.be
3. Password: Use the password for your account.

​​Here's how you get started with your student account.​