University of Antwerp - BELGIUM
Part of the MAUI-Utrecht
Network Exchange Program
The Partnership
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 late February/early March. Spring semester
placements may be available after the deadline: contact your Study
Abroad Coordinator.
The University-University
of Antwerp, Belgium
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.
Location
Antwerp is the largest city in Flanders and is home to about 470.000 inhabitants. The city is well known for its harbour and diamond industry, historical past, contemporary art and fashion designers. More information on the city: http://www.antwerpen.be.
Details & Information:
| Full name of the University | University of Antwerp - Belgium |
| Number of students you can accept during 2012/13 (total number of semesters) | Faculty of Applied Economic Sciences: 4 semesters |
| Areas of study open for exchange students | 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. Specific requirements apply for most advanced master’s programs! When in doubt, check with the international academic coordinator. |
| 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 | Patricia De Clopper |
| Contact person incoming students | Sharon Willems |
| General website of the university | |
| Website of the international office/website for incoming students | http://www.ua.ac.be/ENGLISH |
| Academic calendar | The academic year is divided in 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 or to handle their 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. Spring semester 2012-2013: |
| Examination period | Autumn semester: 7 January – 1 February |
| Orientation session(s) for incoming students | Autumn: Thursday 20 + Friday 21 September 2012: Orientation Day + start Ice-breaking week No costs involved |
| ECTS available | Yes |
| Application deadline(s) for admission | Autumn semester + full year : 1 May 1, 2012 EXCEPT for Economics students -> one deadline = May 1, 2012 |
| Application materials on the website 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 nominated. |
| Course registratoin deadline(s) | Students have to return a preliminary study programme (cfr. ECTS 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 only. In order to attend the courses successfully, it is highly recommended that students sign up for the intensive Dutch language course organised before the start 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). |
| Language test certificate required? If so, which and when | Language test is not compulsory but recommended. |
| Preparatory language course for incoming students | An intensive Dutch language course for exchange students is organised at the beginning of each semester. Several levels are offered. Exchange students can apply for a voucher with the International Relations Office, which entitles them to pay the reduced rate for exchange students: € 75 for the 45-hours courses, € 100 for 60-hours courses and € 135 for 90-hours courses. |
| Courses taught in English | Faculty of Applied Economic Sciences offers a range of courses and seminars in English and organises two English-taught master’s programmes: the MA in Economic Policy and the MA in Business Administration. www.ua.ac.be/TEWENG&n=51091 and www.ua.ac.be/TEWENG Faculty of Arts: Courses at the department of Linguistic and Literature are medium-taught in Dutch, English, German, French, Italian or Spanish www.ua.ac.be/OODE2010 Faculty of Law offers the International and European Legal Studies Programme (IELSP) for one or two semesters www.ua.ac.be/IELSP Faculty of Political and Social Sciences offers a selected number of bachelor and master courses in English in each of the degrees: www.ua.ac.be/PSW&n=49060 Faculty of Medicine organises a 2nd semester in English during the master years: http://www.ua.ac.be/main.aspx?c=. Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences the Department of Biomedical Scienceshttp://www.ua.ac.be/main.aspx?c=*FBDE&n=78811
Faculty of Sciences:
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| Internships available? | No |
| Student jobs available/allowed? | Yes, student jobs are available on and off campus. A job database helps students find a suitable student job. Some knowledge of Dutch is often required. |
| Housing assistance & how to apply | Yes. A housing application form is included in the application package and can be downloaded from our website. |
| Housing options | More information on the housing options and procedure can be found on our website. |
| Housing application deadline(s) | Autumn semester + full year : 1 May 1, 2012 |
| Cost estimates per month (in Euro) | |
Housing |
€300 |
Meals |
€300 |
Books |
€40 |
Local Transportation |
€22 (within Antwerp) |
Health Insurance |
free after registration with the host town |
Other |
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| Additional fees to pay | 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 470.000 inhabitants. The city is well known for its harbour and diamond industry, historical past, contemporary art and fashion designers. More information on the city: http://www.antwerpen.be. |
| Summer courses available? | 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 | December 20, 2011 |
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.