University of Antwerp
Antwerp · Sitio web oficial ↗
University of Antwerp is in Antwerp, Belgium; its bachelor's degrees are taught in English. Tuition for international students: €4,300 (≈ US$4,800) per year (2026-27 figure). Standard entry requirements: European Baccalaureate diploma; International Baccalaureate diploma; Secondary school degree entitles you to enrol in a comparable programme in a university of the country in which the degree was conferred. Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80. Applying: application fee €0.
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Los estudiantes internacionales también deben presupuestar seguro médico, visa y gastos de viaje que no se muestran aquí.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition €4,300 per year (≈ US$4,800) |
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| Money from the college | No named scholarship is confirmed open to international students yet. |
| Chances of admission | European Baccalaureate diploma. International Baccalaureate diploma. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 28 feb (Main round) |
| Where and how students live | Antwerp · 36 km from BRU airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Available (apply) |
| Working while studying | Non-EU/EEA students with a Belgian residence permit may work for any employer during its validity: maximum 20 hours per week during the academic year, more than 20 hours per week during official holiday periods, and not when classes are scheduled. |
| After graduation | Orientation year: non-EEA graduates can receive a 12-month residence permit to look for a job or start their own business in Belgium after graduation. |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Ayuda financiera y requisitos para estudiantes internacionales
| Becas por mérito | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
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| Dominio del inglés | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesFuentes (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Except for the Bachelor of Social-Economic Science and the YUFE Bachelor of Urban Sustainability Studies, all our bachelor's programmes (undergraduate) are taught in Dutch.”www.uantwerpen.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Programme taught in English”www.uantwerpen.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Programmes taught in English: Bachelor of Social-Economic Sciences · 3 years · Stadscampus Fuente (3)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Programme taught in English”www.uantwerpen.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“180 ECTS credits”www.uantwerpen.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“If you meet the diploma and language requirements, you can enrol for this three-year Bachelor's programme.”www.uantwerpen.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: Bachelor of Urban Sustainability Studies · 3 years Fuente (3)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “180 ECTS credits in 6 semesters (= 3 years for the model path)”www.uantwerpen.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Full programme taught in English”www.uantwerpen.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“If you meet the diploma and language requirements, you can enrol for this three-year Bachelor's programme.”www.uantwerpen.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Application fee | €0 one-time Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The application procedure at the University of Antwerp is free of charge (please do not deposit any money because it cannot be returned).”www.uantwerpen.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | Passport copy: Required Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Upload electronic documents to support your application. No legalisation is necessary at this point. The following minimum documents are required:”www.uantwerpen.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“a color copy of a valid passport or identity card”www.uantwerpen.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: English proficiency test: Required Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Upload electronic documents to support your application. No legalisation is necessary at this point. The following minimum documents are required:”www.uantwerpen.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“for admission in an English programme: an English language certificate indicating the level. Always check the language requirements under Admission requirements for more information!”www.uantwerpen.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application | 28 febFuente (4)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The admission application for academic year 2027-2028 will open on 4 November 2026.”www.uantwerpen.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Do you want to start in the academic year 2027-2028 in Flanders and do you have to submit an admission application? Please complete your electronic admission application before the date of Objective 1 mentioned in the table below.”www.uantwerpen.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“| Objective 1: Screening on content and level | Deadline to complete upload of electronic documents in Mobility online | |”www.uantwerpen.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“| | 28 February 2027 | 31 May 2027 |”www.uantwerpen.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | €4,300 per year (≈ US$4,800) (2026–27 figure) |
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| Tuition rule for international students at public universities (government) | In the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, registration fees are set by the Federation. Non-EU students (unless exempt) must pay the registration fees plus an additional contribution of €4,175 each year, a total of €5,369. (reference) |
| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | €17,868 per year (≈ US$19,800) (2025–26 figure) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Health insurance rule for the student visa | Health insurance is compulsory. Non-EEA students should take out a health insurance policy in Belgium; with proof of enrolment, they can become a member at a Belgian health insurance provider of their choice. |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | €1,062 per month (≈ US$1,200) (2026–27 figure) |
Fuentes (12)
“Below you will find the tuition fees for the academic year 2026-2027.”www.uantwerpen.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The following rate applies to the tuition fee for all bachelor programmes:”www.uantwerpen.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“increased rate for students with other nationalities: 1000 euro + 55 euro/credit (4300 euro for 60 credits)”www.uantwerpen.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Ceux-ci sont fixés par la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles.”www.studyinbelgium.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“tous les étudiants de nationalité hors Union européenne à l'exception des étudiants concernés par les situations d’exemptions reprises ci-dessous, seront redevables chaque année du montant des droits d'inscription et d'une contribution supplémentaire (4 175€), soit un total de 5 369€.”www.studyinbelgium.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Estimated Living Costs for Individual Students (Per Month) - from the survey of degree students who were in Antwerp in AC25-26.”www.uantwerpen.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“| TOTAL | €1,489 | €1,062 | €427 | The official legal visa requirement is exactly €1,062 per month. Surviving on this budget requires a strict lifestyle and a standard room. |”www.uantwerpen.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Based on our student survey, a budget of €17,868 per will give you the room to live comfortably in Antwerp without having to pinch every penny.”www.uantwerpen.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Universal coverage is achieved through compulsory health insurance.”www.studyinflanders.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Students who are non-EEA nationals should take out a health insurance policy in Belgium.”www.studyinflanders.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“With your proof of enrolment, you can become a member at a health a Belgian insurance provider of your choice.”www.studyinflanders.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The minimum amount required for 2026-2027 is €1062,00 per month.”www.studyinflanders.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-12; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Available (apply) Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “If you're an exchange student or an international degree student, you will probably try to find student accommodation on the private market.”www.uantwerpen.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The University of Antwerp also offer student housing, but the amount of rooms are very limited.”www.uantwerpen.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Non-EU/EEA students with a Belgian residence permit may work for any employer during its validity: maximum 20 hours per week during the academic year, more than 20 hours per week during official holiday periods, and not when classes are scheduled. government rule Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “With this residence permit, you can work for any employer in Belgium, considering the following specifications:”www.studyinflanders.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“During the academic year, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours per week. During official holiday periods (i.e. winter, spring or summer holidays), you can work more than 20 hours per week.”www.studyinflanders.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 20 government rule Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “During the academic year, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours per week.”www.studyinflanders.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Orientation year: non-EEA graduates can receive a 12-month residence permit to look for a job or start their own business in Belgium after graduation. government rule Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “An orientation year is an opportunity for non-EEA citizens to receive a 12-month residence permit to look for a job or start their own business in Belgium after graduation.”www.studyinflanders.be ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Ubicación
| City / state | Antwerp |
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| Nearest major airport | Brussels Airport (BRU), about 36 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q175241 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).