About University of Antwerp
The University of Antwerp is a publicly funded and fully accredited Belgian university. It is characterised by its high standards in education, internationally competitive research and entrepreneurial approach. It was founded in 2003 after the merger of three smaller universities.
The university has nine faculties: (1) Applied Economics (2) Arts (3) Law (4) Medicine and Health Sciences (5) Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences (6) Social Sciences (7) Science (8) Design Sciences (9) Applied Engineering. Doctoral programmes are available in all faculties, with more than 1,700 PhD students registered.
In nine domains our research is among the best in the world: Drug Discovery and Development; Ecology and Sustainable Development; Harbour, Transport and Logistics; Imaging; Infectious Diseases; Materials Characterisation; Neurosciences; Socio-economic Policy and Organisation; Urban History and Contemporary Urban Policy.
The University of Antwerp has about 20,000 fee-paying students. About 3,800 of these students are from foreign countries. Education is student-centred and competence-based. Students are stimulated to develop into independently minded people who are capable of thinking analytically. In line with the Bologna process, the University of Antwerp has adopted the Bachelor-Master structure. It offers 3-year Bachelor programmes (180 ECTS credits) and 1-year or 2-year Master programmes (60 or 120 ECTS credits).
About University of Antwerp
The University of Antwerp is a publicly funded and fully accredited Belgian university. It is characterised by its high standards in education, internationally competitive research and entrepreneurial approach. It was founded in 2003 after the merger of three smaller universities.
The university has nine faculties: (1) Applied Economics (2) Arts (3) Law (4) Medicine and Health Sciences (5) Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences (6) Social Sciences (7) Science (8) Design Sciences (9) Applied Engineering. Doctoral programmes are available in all faculties, with more than 1,700 PhD students registered.
In nine domains our research is among the best in the world: Drug Discovery and Development; Ecology and Sustainable Development; Harbour, Transport and Logistics; Imaging; Infectious Diseases; Materials Characterisation; Neurosciences; Socio-economic Policy and Organisation; Urban History and Contemporary Urban Policy.
The University of Antwerp has about 20,000 fee-paying students. About 3,800 of these students are from foreign countries. Education is student-centred and competence-based. Students are stimulated to develop into independently minded people who are capable of thinking analytically. In line with the Bologna process, the University of Antwerp has adopted the Bachelor-Master structure. It offers 3-year Bachelor programmes (180 ECTS credits) and 1-year or 2-year Master programmes (60 or 120 ECTS credits).
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University of Antwerp is one of the top Public universities in Antwerp, Belgium. It is ranked #=277 in QS World University Rankings 2027.
QS World University Rankings
- 2015#205
- 2016#208
- 2017#209
- 2018#=210
- 2019#=223
- 2020#223
- 2021#238
- 2022#=233
- 2023#280
- 2024#=248
- 2025#=267
- 2026#280
- 2027#=277
QS World University Rankings
- 2015#205
- 2016#208
- 2017#209
- 2018#=210
- 2019#=223
- 2020#223
- 2021#238
- 2022#=233
- 2023#280
- 2024#=248
- 2025#=267
- 2026#280
- 2027#=277
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If you are a national of a country that is a member state of the European Economic Area, or if you are living in Belgium with a valid Belgian residence permit or if you are a national of Ukraine or Switzerland:
- Complete upload of electronic documents in Mobility online before 1 June
- Send hard copies to the registrar's office before 1 July
All others:
- Complete upload of electronic documents in Mobility online before 1 March
- Send hard copies to the registrar's office before 1 June
More information is on www.uantwerpen.be/admission-degree
The estimated cost of living is between 16.000€ and 18.000€.
More information is on www.uantwerpen.be/cost-of-studying
Our housing service helps you find your way on the private rental market through a unique database developed for students in Antwerp: Kotweb. Most students either live at home or rent a room in shared accommodation close to their campus.
More information is on www.uantwerpen.be/housing and on www.studentkotweb.be/en
The University of Antwerp directly participates in the selection process of certain scholarship programmes. In addition students can also check if they are eligible for external funding opportunities.
More information is on www.uantwerpen.be/scholarships
Yes you can! To start a PhD at our university you need:
- A Master's degree diploma or a diploma that is equal
- A topic
- One or more supervisors
- Funding
More information is on www.uantwerpen.be/en/research/phd
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