University of Antwerp, Belgium
MAUI-Utrecht
Network Exchange Program
This
program is part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange and is open to students
from member institutions only. Interested students should contact
their local study abroad coordinator regarding the application/placement
process and for additional information. Application deadlines
for all MAUI-Utrecht Network programs, including fall semester, winter
semester, or academic year abroad, is in February. Spring semester
placements may be available after the deadline: contact the Study
Abroad Coordinator.
University of Antwerp, Belgium
| Full name of University | University of Antwerp - Belgium |
| Number of MAUI students you can accept during 2010/2011 (indicate total number of semesters) |
All departments: no limit Except Faculty of Applied Economic Sciences: 4 semesters |
| Areas of study open for MAUI students (list explicitly) | All Bachelor and (initial) Master programmes are open to MAUI exchange students, provided that they meet the prerequisites for each course. See the list at www.ua.ac.be/ENGLISH&n=43526. |
| Areas of study restricted to prior bilateral agreements between the exchanging departments or faculties | No |
| Areas of study not available to MAUI students | Specific requirements apply for most Advanced Master’s Programmes. When in doubt, check with the international academic coordinator. |
| Utrecht Network contact person (Name, full address, phone/fax, e-mail) |
Patricia De Clopper University of Antwerp - International Office Gratiekapelstraat 10, BE-2000 Antwerpen - Belgium T +32 3 265 43 48 - F +32 3 265 41 42 patricia.declopper@ua.ac.be |
| Contact person for incoming students (Name, full address, phone/fax, e-mail) |
Eva Vervecken |
| General web site of the university | http://www.ua.ac.be |
| Web site of the international office/information web site for incoming students | http://www.ua.ac.be/international http://www.ua.ac.be/ENGLISH |
| Academic calendar | The academic year is divided into 2 semesters. Each semester comprises 13 weeks of lecturing concluded by a 4 week examination period. Exchange students are requested to arrive a few days in advance in order to arrange for accommodation (in case they didn't book a room in advance) or to handle formalities (registration with the host town, registration with the University of Antwerp…). It is compulsory that students attend the orientation days which are held before the start of each semester. Autumn semester 2010-2011: Spring semester 2010-2011: |
| Examination period(s) | Autumn semester.: 10 January – 4 February 2011 Spring semester.: 30 May – 30 June 2011 |
| Orientation session(s) for incoming students (indicate date and costs) |
23 - 24 September 2010: Orientation Day + ESN Ice-breaking week 10 - 11 February 2011: Orientation Day + ESN Ice-breaking week No costs involved |
| ECTS available (list fields if not all) |
Yes |
| Application deadline(s) for admission | Autumn semester + full year: June 15, 2010 Spring semester: November 15, 2010 EXCEPT for Economics students à only June 15! |
| Application material on the web site or paper copies only. | All forms are available on the website of the international relations office. An electronic application package is sent to all partner universities AND to the students, once they have been announced. |
| Course registration deadline(s) | Students have to return a preliminary study programme (cfr. Learning Agreement) before the application deadline. Course registration is done at the beginning of each semester with the departmental secretariat. |
| Language requirements | Dutch: The language of instruction in Flanders is Dutch. Hence, most undergraduate courses at UA are taught in Dutch. In order to attend the courses successfully, it is highly recommended that students sign up for the intensive Dutch language course which is organised at the beginning of each semester. Professors often allow international students to take their examinations in English. Research and/or library work can be done in English (and French). English: Several faculties organise a full programme or a selected number of courses in English to accommodate international students (see below). However a sound knowledge of English is required when studying in one of these programmes. |
| Language test certificate required (if so, which and when : before admission, upon arrival) |
Language test is not compulsory but recommended. |
| Preparatory language course for incoming students (indicate dates and costs) |
An intensive Dutch language course for exchange students is organised at the beginning of each semester. Several levels are available. Exchange students can apply for a voucher with the International Relations Office, which entitles them to attend the language course at a reduced rate for exchange students: € 30 for courses of 15h, € 70 for courses of 45h, € 85 for courses of 60h and € 115 for courses of 90h. |
| Courses taught in English |
Please contact the academic international co-ordinator at the department/faculty for more information on your course selection. See the list on the website: |
| Internships available? | No |
| Student employment | Yes, student jobs are available on and off campus. A job database helps students to find a suitable student job. Some knowledge of Dutch is often required. |
| Housing assistance (indicate how to apply) |
Yes. A housing application form is included in the application package and can be downloaded from the website. |
| Housing options | More information on the housing options and procedure can be found on the website. |
| Housing application deadline(s) | - Autumn semester + full year: June 15, 2010 - Spring semester: November 15, 2010 |
| Cost estimates per month (in EURO) Housing Meals Books Local Transportation, leisure, etc. Health Insurance |
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| Additional fees to pay (indicate amounts and subjects) |
No |
| Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed | Allowed |
| Health facilities at the university | Students can consult a general practitioner on each campus from Monday to Friday. A psychologist can be consulted upon request. For other specific needs concerning health and judicial problems students can contact the Office for Student Affairs on campus. |
| Other relevant information | Antwerp is the largest city in Flanders and is home to about 500.000 inhabitants. The city is well known for its harbour and diamond industry, painters, fashion designers, ... More information on the city: http://www.antwerpen.be. The University of Antwerp has a student population of 13,000 spread over 4 campuses: campus City, campus Middelheim, campus Groenenborger and campus Drie Eiken. The city campus is situated in the old historic city centre while the other three campuses are situated in the leafy suburbs to the south of the city. |
| Summer courses available? (if so, please list) |
In July and September the university language centre ‘LINGUAPOLIS’ organises 1-month immersion courses in Dutch, English, French and Spanish. |
| Last update of this information | January 25, 2010 |
How to Apply/Application Process: Please check with your home university advisor for deadlines & application procedures for this program. If you are a UMSL student who would like to apply, please visit the Study Abroad Application Deadlines & Procedures page.