University of Antwerp, Belgium
MAUI-Utrecht
Network Exchange Program
This
program is part of the MAUI-Utrecht 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 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 2009/2010 (indicate total number of semesters) |
Faculty of Applied Economic Sciences: 4 semesters |
| Areas of study open for MAUI students (list explicitly) | All bachelors and (initial) masters 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 programs! When in doubt, check with the international academic coordinator. |
| Utrecht Network contact person (Name, full address, phone/fax, e-mail) |
Patricia De Clopper International Relations Office University of Antwerp City Campus Gratiekapelstraat 10 BE-2000 Antwerpen - Belgium Tel. +32.3.220.4348 - fax: +32.3.220.4142 patricia.declopper@ua.ac.be |
| Contact person for incoming students (Name, full address, phone/fax, e-mail) |
Nele Voorspoels International Relations Office University of Antwerp City Campus Gratiekapelstraat 10 BE-2000 Antwerpen - Belgium Tel. +32.3.220.4961 - fax: +32.3.220.4142 nele.voorspoels@ua.ac.be |
| 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 look for accommodation (in case they didn’t book a room in advance) or to handle certain formalities (registration with the host town, registration with the University of Antwerp…). It is compulsory that students attend the orientation day which is held before the start of each semester. Autumn semester 2009-2010: Spring semester 2009-2010: |
| Examination period(s) | Autumn sem.: 4 – 29 January Spring sem.: 24 May – 25 June |
| Orientation session(s) for incoming students (indicate date and costs) |
- September 18, 2009: Orientation Day + start Ice-breaking week - February 5, 2010: Orientation Day + start Ice-breaking week No costs involved |
| ECTS available (list fields if not all) |
Yes. The University of Antwerp has been awarded the ECTS label for the complete implementation and correct application of the ECTS system. |
| Application deadline(s) for admission | - Autumn semester + academic year: June 15, 2009 - Spring semester: November 15 EXCEPT for Economics students = June 15! |
| Application material on the web site or paper copies only. | An electronic application package is sent to all partner universities AND to the students once they have been announced. The forms are also available on the website. |
| Course registration deadline(s) | Students have to return a preliminary course selection (learning agreement) before the application deadline. Final registration is done upon arrival 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 only. In order to attend the courses successfully, we highly recommend students to sign up for the intensive Dutch language course that is organised at the beginning of each semester. Most professors allow foreign students to take their examinations in English. Additional library work/research is mostly in English (or French). English: Some faculties organise a programme or a number of courses in English to accommodate international students (see below). A sound knowledge of English is required when studying at in one of these programmes. |
| Language test certificate required (if so, which and when : before admission, upon arrival) |
No |
| 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 pay the 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 |
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| Internships available? | No (can be developed on demand) |
| Student employment | Yes, student jobs are available on and off campus. A job database was developed by the university in order to help students find a suitable student job. |
| Housing assistance (indicate how to apply) |
Yes – application form and housing procedure can be downloaded from www.ua.ac.be/international |
| Housing options | More information on the housing options and procedure can be found at our website. |
| Housing application deadline(s) | - Autumn semester + academic year: June 15 - Spring semester: November 15 |
| 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 | The University of Antwerp has 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 2009 |