Study
Study
Find the right programme for you
Antwerp is the place to be for students. That is not only our own humble opinion, but also the opinion of 55,000 students who find their place here every year. Still not convinced? Then come and explore. Weâre here for you to get you started and to answer all your questions about student life.
But first youâll need to make the right study choice of course. At a SID-IN, secondary school seniors can discover all the study options Antwerp has to offer. Already convinced that the Diamond City will be your next stop? Then come to one of the open days at a universitie or college.
Questions?
Freshman or final-year student? Doesn’t matter! Everyone has questions. For questions regarding study allowances, psychosocial counselling, fear of failure training, stress management, student grants, welfare and more, the Student Facilities Service of your educational establishment will gladly help you out. Or drop by CABIN for a conversation with one of the professionals or volunteers. There is always someone ready to welcome and support you at this warm meeting place.
In addition, at every one of those establishments there are International Student Services to help students coming from abroad or for the ones who dream of studying abroad.
Visit an open day
Still not 100% convinced about Antwerp as your study destination? Visit the (online) open days of the many universities and colleges.
Antwerp Maritime Academy
- 5 September
- More info
AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts
- 27 June
- 3 September
- All about the open class days and info evenings
Karel de Grote University of Applied Sciences and Arts
- 3 September (evening)
- Register for the open open days
KU Leuven Antwerp
Thomas More Antwerp
- 2 September (evening)
- More information about the open days
University of Antwerp
- 5 September
- More information about the open days
Get to know the best study spots
Are the walls of your student flat closing in on you, is your noisy little sister driving you crazy or is the library packed? No worries. At GATE15, the computer space or CABIN are all yours to work on a group project, look something up or dive into your study books.
Moreover, during study periods STAN launches STUDY360: an initiative offering unique study spots in the city. Every single one of them is a striking space, some with spectacular views of the city. Of course we also join in by opening up Tarmac  for studying.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The higher education has a separate structure and its own system, which is valid for all educational establishments in Flanders. Want to know more about this system? Have a look here.
The learning credits were created to stimulate students to study well. Basically, it boils down to the following: at the start of your studies, as a student youâll get 140 credits, which you can divide freely between different parts of your education. You can keep studying until your credits are spent. Usually, youâve also finished your studies by then. Check all the info about learning credits.
- Most educational establishments in Antwerp offer guidance: subject specific, therapeutic or to boost your skills. Check the list with the Student Services Department and the International Student Services per educational establishment.
- Are you looking for a warm and welcoming place where you can simply be yourself? Drop by CABIN. Free coffee and tea are always available, along with friendly conversations with the volunteers.
- Take a look at the website of PSY-NET, for help with both individual sessions and group counselling.
Are you younger than 25, without an income and you cannot fall back on financial support from your parents? Then you might be entitled to welfare, through which you can finish your studies or perhaps retake them. Student welfare is part of the supply of the Social Service Department of the city/town where you are domiciled. Get guidance from the Student Services Department or just check the website of Centen voor studenten.
As a foreign student, youâre obliged to register in the alienâs registration office (âvreemdelingenregisterâ) and to apply for a residence permit. This procedure can be different, depending on whether youâre a student from an EU-EER country or a non-EU/EER country. Youâll need to provide the right documents to your university college or university. Therefore, look for more information on the website of the International Student Services of your educational establishment.
The team's tip!
“Check your academic calendar. That way youâre aware of all our Belgian holidays and you know when to plan that awesome road trip. Or at least not to be in front of closed doors.”
