Full name of University of ()

Program Type MAUI AEN

Number of MAUI/AEN Faculty of Applied Economic Sciences: 4 semesters Faculty of Applied Economic Sciences: 4 semesters

All other departments: no limit All other departments: no limit students you can accept during 2015/16. Indicate total number of semesters.

Herlinde Van de Maele Herlinde Van de Maele International Relations Office International Relations Office

University of Antwerp University of Antwerp

Contact person for Gratiekapelstraat 10 Gratiekapelstraat 10 2000 Antwerpen 2000 Antwerpen BELGIUM BELGIUM

incoming students T: +32 3 265 49 61 – F: +32 3 265 41 42 T: +32 3 265 49 61 – F: +32 3 265 41 42 name, title, full address, phone, E: [email protected] E: [email protected] fax, email

Jill Aerts Jill Aerts International Relations Office International Relations Office

University of Antwerp University of Antwerp

Contact person for Gratiekapelstraat 10 Gratiekapelstraat 10 2000 Antwerpen 2000 Antwerpen BELGIUM BELGIUM

outgoing students T: +32 3 265 46 32 – F: +32 3 265 41 42 T: +32 3 265 46 32 – F: +32 3 265 41 42 name, title, full address, phone, E: [email protected] E: [email protected] fax, email

www.uantwerpen.be

General University

Website

International www.uantwerpen.be/internationalexchange -> information for international exchange students

Office/Website for

Incoming Students

All bachelor programmes are open to MAUI exchange All bachelor programmes are open to AEN exchange

students, provided that they meet the prerequisites for each students, provided that they meet the prerequisites for each

course. course.

Areas of study open to A online course catalogue is available at A online course catalogue is available at

undergraduate exchange https://www.uantwerp.be/en/education/from-choosing-a-prog https://www.uantwerp.be/en/education/from-choosing-a-prog

students ramme-to-graduat/information-for/international-students/exc ramme-to-graduat/information-for/international-students/exc list explicitly hange-students/study-information/courses-learning-agreeme hange-students/study-information/courses-learning-agreeme

nt/ nt/

see overview courses in English : see overview courses in English :

https://www.uantwerp.be/en/education/from-choosing-a-programme https://www.uantwerp.be/en/education/from-choosing-a-progra

-to-graduat/information-for/international-students/exchange-student mme-to-graduat/information-for/international-students/exchang

s/study-information/courses-learning-agreement/ Open undergraduate e-students/study-information/courses-learning-agreement/

areas of study taught in

English list explicitly

Yes Yes Are graduate areas open

for exchange?

No No

All (initial) masters are open to AEN exchange students, provided that they

All (initial) masters are open to MAUI exchange students, provided that they meet the prerequisites for each course.

meet the prerequisites for each course.

A online course catalogue is available at

Areas of study open to A online course catalogue is available at https://www.uantwerp.be/en/education/from-choosing-a-programme-to-gradu

https://www.uantwerp.be/en/education/from-choosing-a-programme-to-gradu at/information-for/international-students/exchange-students/study-information graduate exchange at/information-for/international-students/exchange-students/study-information /courses-learning-agreement/

/courses-learning-agreement/ students Specific requirements apply for most advanced masters’ programs. list explicitly Specific requirements apply for most advanced masters’ programs. When in doubt, check with the international academic coordinator. When in doubt, check with the international academic coordinator.

https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/education/international/international- https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/education/international/international-

students/exchange-students/study-information/courses-learning-agreement/ students/exchange-students/study-information/courses-learning-agreement/

see overview courses in English : see overview courses in English :

https://www.uantwerp.be/en/education/from-choosing-a-programme https://www.uantwerp.be/en/education/from-choosing-a-programme

-to-graduat/information-for/international-students/exchange-student -to-graduat/information-for/international-students/exchange-student

s/study-information/courses-learning-agreement/

s/study-information/courses-learning-agreement/ Open graduate areas of study taught in English list explicitly

after examination of study records and after examination of study records and Can advanced Yes approval of the department involved Yes approval of the department involved

undergraduate exchange students take graduate No No level courses?

Yes Yes Can graduate students take undergraduate level courses? No No

Areas of study restricted No No

to prior bilateral agreements between exchange departments or faculties Specific requirements apply for most advanced master’s Specific requirements apply for most advanced master’s

Areas of study not programs. When in doubt, check with the international academic programs! When in doubt, check with the international academic

coordinator. coordinator. available to MAUI/AEN https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/education/from-choosing-a- https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/education/from-choosing-a- programme-to-graduat/information-for/international- programme-to-graduat/information-for/international- students/exchange-students/study-information/courses-learning- students/exchange-students/study-information/courses-

agreement/ learning-agreement/ students

Websites for course

https://www.uantwerp.be/en/education/from-choosing-a-programme-to-graduat/information-fo

offerings

r/international-students/exchange-students/study-information/courses-learning-agreement/ both in host language & English offerings

In July and September UA’slanguage centre ‘LINGUAPOLIS’organises 1-month n July and September UA’slanguage centre ‘LINGUAPOLIS’organises 1-month

Are summer courses immersion courses in Dutch, English, French and Spanish. immersion courses in Dutch, English, French and Spanish. yes yes Conversation training in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian is offered Conversation training in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian is offered in early July for students with a basic knowledge of the language (15 hours). in early July for students with a basic knowledge of the language (15 hours). available as exchange

More information: http://www.linguapolis.be More information: http://www.linguapolis.be

In June-July-August international summer schools take place in the Antwerp In June-July-August international summer schools take place in the Antwerp (non fee-paying)? Summer University: Summer University: If so, please provide summer No https://www.uantwerp.be/en/education/studying/study No https://www.uantwerp.be/en/education/studying/st ing-abroad/summer-school/ udying-abroad/summer-school/

school website.

Before the start of each semester Orientation Days are organised to welcome international students. Attendance is required.

Orientation session(s) for - first semester: 22-23 September 2016: Orientation Days + start Ice-breaking week

- second semester: 2-3 February 2017: Orientation Days + start Ice-breaking week No costs involved incoming students

Is it mandatory, indicate dates and https://www.uantwerp.be/en/education/from-choosing-a-programme-to-graduat/information-for/international-students/exchange-students/arrival/orientation-days/

costs

The academic year is divided in 2 semesters. Each semester comprises 13 weeks of lecturing concluded by a 4-week examination period. International students are requested to arrive a few days in advance in order to arrange for their accommodation and to handle all formalities (application residence permit, certificate of arrival,…) it is compulsory that students attend the Orientation Days which are held before the start of each semester. Academic Calendar

Please list exact dates.

Autumn semester 2016-2017: Orientation Days: 22-23 September 2016 Beginning of term: 26 September 2016 End of term: 27 January 2017 Exam Period: 2-27 January 2017

Christmas break : 26 December 2016 – 8 January 2017 Announcement of exam results: before 12 February 2017

Spring Semester 2016-2017:

Orientation days: 2-3 February 2017 Beginning of term: 6 February 2017 End of term: 30 June 2017 Exam period: 22 May – 23 June 2017 Easter break: 3 – 17 April 2017

Announcement of exam results: 27 June – 30 June 2017

Examination period(s) Autumn semester: 2 – 27 January 2017 Spring semester: 22 may – 23 June 2017

If there is a break between the academic course calendar and exams, can Yes

arrangements be made so No the student may take

exams early?

(i.e. semester ends in December and exams are late January).

Autumn semester + full year : 1 May , 2016

Spring semester: 1 November, 2016

Application deadline for each term Attention! There is only 1 deadline for Economics/Business = 1 May , 2016

Application website. The student will receive a link to the application website after the nomination.

If paper only, please write “paper only.”

How does the application no difference

and admissions process differ for undergraduates versus graduates?

Course selection: Students upload a preliminary study programme (cfr. ECTS Learning agreement) in Mobility Online before the application deadline.

Course registration Course registration: After final approval student register their course selection in the student information system SisA of the University of Antwerp. This can only be done upon arrival and after registration as an exchange student at the University Of Antwerp. deadline

Do students register for classes in advance or upon arrival? In Advance

Upon Arrival

Upon completion of the application Upon completion of the application documents

documents and approval of and approval of the learning agreement the International office the learning agreement the International office sends out an official invitation letter necessary sends out an official invitation letter necessary Yes Yes Are prior arrangements to start up the visa procedure to start up the visa procedure

Check visa procedure timely at Belgian Check visa procedure timely at Belgian needed to secure a visa diplomatic services. diplomatic services. https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/education/int https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/education/int ernational/international-students/exchange- ernational/international-students/exchange- No No before arrival in country? students/arrival/visa/ students/arrival/visa/

Dutch: The official language in Belgium/ is Dutch. Hence, all undergraduate programmes at UA are taught in Dutch. In order to attend the courses successfully, it is highly recommended that students sign up for the intensive 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 Requirements English: Most faculties however organise a full programme or a selected number of courses in English to accommodate international students.

Language test certificate

English test certificate is compulsory for all non-native English speakers. (TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge First, or from other required? language test centre – min. required level If so, which and when: before CEFR B2). Students studying in an English speaking country are exempt. admission or upon arrival?

Preparatory language yes

course for incoming An intensive Dutch language course for exchange students is organized before beginning of each semester

students? Indicate dates and costs No

Are there any special The international (academic and administrative) coordinators available in each

advising or registrations faculty/department support students with their course selection prior to and upon arrival.

concerns that students Contact data at:

should be aware of? Are

https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/education/from-choosing-a-programme-to-graduat/information-for/international- services available to students/exchange-students/study-information/courses-learning-agreement/

assist in registration or course selection?

Required minimum and Students should register for at least 20 Students should register for at least 20

maximum number of and up to 30 ECTS credits per semester. and up to 30 ECTS credits per semester.

credits available through the exchange

For both undergraduate & graduate

Is housing assistance Yes available? How do students The International Housing office organises and intermediates. Student accommodation is apply, and is it guaranteed? available in student halls or in private student rooms both in the neighborhood of the University campuses. Information is available on both options.

No

Student accommodation is available in student halls or in privately-owned student rooms both in the neighborhood of the

Housing options university campuses. Information is available on both options.

More information about Student Accommodation in Antwerp can be found on the website at

https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/education/international /international-students/exchange- students/arrival/housing/ Housing Website and Further details can be requested to the Housing Office of the University of Antwerp, at [email protected] Contact Person(s)

Do students apply for The application for housing is included in the admission procedure of exchange students.

housing with their regular Students staying one semester in Antwerp complete the ‘Request for Accommodation’ in their workflow in Mobility Online.

Students staying a full academic year in Antwerp use the student housing database to find a room of their choice (updates application or is it

available as from June) . https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/education/international separate? /international-students/exchange-

students/arrival/housing/ Please list housing application deadline.

Yes Is housing available between breaks in the term? No

Yes Is there a campus meal plan? No Each campus has a student restaurant https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/campus-life/catering/

Total cost estimates per Living in Antwerp will cost you approximately min.900 euros per month and include rent, meals, books, transportation from/to month in Euro the home town, local transportation, travelling. (broken down below)

€ 350 - € 400 -Housing

€ 300 -Meals

-Books € 40

€ 25 -Local Transportation

Health insurance: Before leaving for Antwerp students should report to their insurance company and carefully examine whether or not their health insurance covers all medical costs for the entire period of stay in Belgium. If that is not the case, they can choose to take up insurance with a local health insurance federation in Antwerp upon their arrival.

www.uantwerp.be/en/education/from-choosing-a-programme-to-graduat/budget-social- facilities/health-insurance/

-Health Insurance

-Other

(please indicate and specify any Personal/ Miscellaneous: costs vary per person mandatory additional fees)

Is comparable health yes yes insurance coverage from

abroad allowed/not

allowed? If not, please include fees in “other” No No

field above.

Are health facilities The Office for Student Affairs assists in case of special needs concerning health and judicial available at the problems. university?

Yes Yes

Are internships available? No No

Yes Yes

Are student jobs

available/allowed? No No

Other important notes

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