Universiteit Antwerpen
acronym:
Universiteit Antwerpen
name (official):
Universiteit Antwerpen
name (translated):
University of Antwerp
type of institution:
Universities
postal code:
2000
city:
Antwerpen
street:
Prinsstraat
number:
13
phone:
+ 32 3 265 47 77
fax:
website:
year of foundation:
2003
number of faculties:
7
list of faculties:
Applied Economic Sciences; Arts and Philosophy; Law; Medicine; Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences; Political and Social Sciences; Sciences
number of academic staff:
2200
number of students, Bachelor:
number of students, Master:
number of students, Ph D:
number of foreign students, full degree programmes:
1320
number of foreign students, other programmes:
mission:
With roots going back to 1852, University of Antwerp is characterised by its high standards in education, internationally competitive research, and service to the regional, national and international communities. With approx. 13000 students (12% international students), the university is the third largest university in Flanders, located in the economic heart of Belgium, Antwerp. Being a port of major importance and a leading commercial and industrial centre, the city has always played an important cultural and historical role in Western Europe and provides an excellent climate for education and research.
The University of Antwerp offers a wide range of study programmes within its 7 faculties, 18 institutes and many different centres. Education is student-centered and competency based. Students are stimulated to develop into independently minded people who are capable of thinking analytically.
Academic teaching at the university is closely linked to ambitious and innovative research at an international level. In addition to fundamental scientific research, a great deal of applied and policy-oriented research is carried out for supranational, federal and regional governments as well as for the private sector.
Particular attention is given to topics like equal opportunities, multiculturalism, equal access to higher education and the international dimension in all the university’s activities.
The various campuses are situated in the historical centre of Antwerp and in the leafy suburbs of the city. The University of Antwerp has a university hospital, a language centre, libraries on all campuses, computer labs, restaurants and cafeterias, several student associations and sports centres. As for accommodation, the university provides 470 rooms, and more than 2000 private rooms are for rent in the immediate vicinity of the campuses.
The University of Antwerp offers a wide range of study programmes within its 7 faculties, 18 institutes and many different centres. Education is student-centered and competency based. Students are stimulated to develop into independently minded people who are capable of thinking analytically.
Academic teaching at the university is closely linked to ambitious and innovative research at an international level. In addition to fundamental scientific research, a great deal of applied and policy-oriented research is carried out for supranational, federal and regional governments as well as for the private sector.
Particular attention is given to topics like equal opportunities, multiculturalism, equal access to higher education and the international dimension in all the university’s activities.
The various campuses are situated in the historical centre of Antwerp and in the leafy suburbs of the city. The University of Antwerp has a university hospital, a language centre, libraries on all campuses, computer labs, restaurants and cafeterias, several student associations and sports centres. As for accommodation, the university provides 470 rooms, and more than 2000 private rooms are for rent in the immediate vicinity of the campuses.
programmes in Study in Flanders database:
- Applied Economic Sciences: Business Administration
- Applied Economic Sciences: Economic Policy
- Biology - Biodiversity: Conservation and Restoration
- Biomedical Sciences: Infectious and Tropical Diseases
- Biomedical Sciences: Molecular Imaging
- Biomedical Sciences: Neurosciences
- Computer Science
- Development Evaluation and Management
- Economics of Globalisation and European Integration
- Energy and Climate
- European Master in Globalisation, Corporate Responsibility and Law
- Globalisation and Development
- Globalisation and International Economic Law
- Globalisation and Legal Theory
- Governance and Development
- International and European Legal Studies Programme
- Linguistics and Literature: English
- Marine and Lacustrine Science Management
- Molecular Biology
- Noncommutative Algebra and Geometry
- Physics - Nanophysics
- Technology for Integrated Water Management
- Transport and Logistics Management
- Transport and Maritime Economics
- Transport and Maritime Management
