Universiteit Antwerpen
Belgium • Founded 2003 • World Rank #433
Overview
Established in 2003, the Universiteit Antwerpen (University of Antwerp) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Antwerp (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants).
This institution also has branch campuses in Middelheim, Groenenborger and Drie Eiken. Officially recognized by the Vlaams Ministerie van Onderwijs en Vorming, België (Flemish Ministry of Education and Training of Belgium), Universiteit Antwerpen (UAntwerpen) is a large-sized coeducational Belgian higher education institution.
Universiteit Antwerpen (UAntwerpen) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. The acceptance rate range is 100% making this Belgian higher education organization a non-selective institution.
International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
UAntwerpen also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
Universiteit Antwerpen's coordinates, postal address, and the contact channels admissions teams respond on. Campus tour bookings often have their own page distinct from general contact channels.
Academic Details
Universiteit Antwerpen's key academic numbers — student body size, faculty composition, and accreditation context. Numbers reflect the most recent figures published by the institution and recognised bodies.
Academic Structures
To understand where programmes live within Universiteit Antwerpen, the academic structure is mapped below. Some institutions run joint faculties with external bodies — credentialing in those cases is shared.
Unit 10 items
- Faculty of Applied Economics Sciences
- Faculty of Arts and Philosophy
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
- Faculty of Political and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Sciences
- Institute of Development Policy and Management
- Institute of Transport and Maritime Management Antwerp
- Universiteit Antwerpen Management School
Programs Offered
Universiteit Antwerpen's programme finder filters by name across all degree levels. Departmental admissions criteria sometimes differ from institutional minimums — verify against the programme page before relying on either.
Bachelor's Degree
37 programmes
Universiteit Antwerpen's 37 programmes at this tier lead to a bachelor's qualification, the first full degree most students pursue and the usual prerequisite for master's-level entry.
Revalidatiewetenschappen en kinesitherapie Physiotherapy
Farmaceutische wetenschappen Pharmacy
Bio-ingenieurswetenschappen : Chemie en voedingstechnologie Nutrition & Dietetics
Geneeskunde Medicine
Industriële wetenschappen : Chemie Chemical Engineering
Wijsbegeerte Philosophy & Ethics
Biomedische wetenschappen Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Rechten Law
Industriële wetenschappen : Bouwkunde Civil Engineering & Construction
Chemie Chemistry
Handelsingenieur Business Administration
Urban Sustainability Studies Urban Sustainability Studies (E) Sustainable Development
Interieurarchitectuur Interior Design
Toegepaste taalkunde Linguistics & Language Studies
Politieke wetenschappen Natural Sciences
Handelsingenieur in de beleidsinformatica Business Administration
Toegepaste economische wetenschappen Natural Sciences
Wiskunde Mathematics
Biologie Biological Sciences
Social-economic sciences Social-economic sciences (E)
Informatica Computer Sciences
Biochemie en biotechnologie Biotechnology
Architectuur Architecture
Productontwikkeling
Sociaal-economische wetenschappen Natural Sciences
Sociologie Social & Cultural Studies
Communicatiewetenschappen Natural Sciences
Geschiedenis : zonder specifieke afstudeerrichtingen History
Diergeneeskunde Veterinary Medicine
Conservatie - restauratie
Industriële wetenschappen : Elektronica-ICT Electronics
Taal- en letterkunde Linguistics & Language Studies
Bio-ingenieurswetenschappen : Land- en bosbeheer Bio & Biomedical Engineering
Bio-ingenieurswetenschappen : Milieutechnologie Bio & Biomedical Engineering
Fysica Physics & Astronomy
Industriële wetenschappen : Elektromechanica Mechanical Engineering
Bio-ingenieurswetenschappen : Cel- en genbiotechnologie Bio & Biomedical Engineering
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
152 programmes
Universiteit Antwerpen lists 152 programmes awarding a master's — the tier where graduates build the specialist credentials many senior and technical roles now expect.
Theater- en Filmwetenschap Film & Animation
Ziekenhuishygiëne Health Sciences
Taal- en letterkunde : Algemene taalwetenschap Linguistics & Language Studies
Specialistische geneeskunde : Otorhinolaryngologie Medicine
Farmaceutische zorg Pharmacy
Rehabilitation sciences and physiotherapy : Internal conditions Rehabilitation sciences and physiotherapy : Internal conditions (E)
Leading International Vaccinology Education (Erasmus Mundus) Education & Teaching
Specialistische geneeskunde : Pneumologie Medicine
Specialistische geneeskunde : Reumatologie Medicine
Opleidings- en onderwijswetenschappen Natural Sciences
Biomedische wetenschappen : Klinisch wetenschappelijk onderzoek Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Biologie : Evolutie- en gedragsbiologie Biological Sciences
Rehabilitation sciences and physiotherapy : Neurological conditions Rehabilitation sciences and physiotherapy : Neurological conditions (E)
Specialistische geneeskunde : Medische oncologie Health Sciences
Computer Science : Software engineering Computer Science : Software engineering (E) Software Engineering
Educatieve masteropleiding Talen Education & Teaching
Development Evaluation and Management Development Evaluation and Management (E) Business Administration
Revalidatiewetenschappen en kinesitherapie : Musculoskeletale aandoeningen Physiotherapy
Organisatie en management Business Administration
Computer Science : Data science and artificial intelligence Computer Science : Data science and artificial intelligence (E) Data Science & Analytics
Interieurarchitectuur Interior Design
Wijsbegeerte Philosophy & Ethics
Educatieve masteropleiding Economie Education & Teaching
Sociologie Social & Cultural Studies
Biochemie en Biotechnologie Biotechnology
Educatieve masteropleiding Ontwerpwetenschappen Education & Teaching
Veiligheidswetenschappen Natural Sciences
Biology : Biodiversity, Conservation and Restoration Biology : Biodiversity, Conservation and Restoration (E) Biological Sciences
Political Science Political Science (E) Politics & International Relations
Specialistische geneeskunde : Pathologische anatomie Medicine
Rechten : Fiscaal recht Law
Specialistische geneeskunde : Oftalmologie Medicine
Specialistische geneeskunde : Plastische, reconstructieve en esthetische heelkunde Medicine
Geneeskunde Medicine
Biomedical sciences: Neurosciences (Research) Biomedical sciences: Neurosciences (Research) (E) Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Verzekeringsgeneeskunde en de medische expertise Medicine
Bioscience engineering: sustainable urban bioscience engineering Bioscience engineering: sustainable urban bioscience engineering (E) Bio & Biomedical Engineering
Fysica Physics & Astronomy
Revalidatiewetenschappen en kinesitherapie : Ouderen Physiotherapy
Sociaal werk Social Work
Ergotherapeutische wetenschap Health Sciences
Handelsingenieur : Financial engineering Business Administration
Industriële wetenschappen Bouwkunde Civil Engineering & Construction
Informatica : Software engineering Software Engineering
Biomedische wetenschappen : Moleculaire mechanismen van ziekten Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management (E) Business Administration
Revalidatiewetenschappen en kinesitherapie : Inwendige aandoeningen Physiotherapy
Literatuurwetenschappen Natural Sciences
Philosophy (Research Master) Philosophy (Research Master) (E) Philosophy & Ethics
Toegepaste economische wetenschappen: Bedrijfskunde Natural Sciences
Globalisation and Development Globalisation and Development (E)
Specialistische geneeskunde : Dermatologie en venereologie Medicine
Epidemiology Epidemiology (E)
Specialistische geneeskunde : Gynaecologie en verloskunde Medicine
Biology : Global Change Biology Biology : Global Change Biology (E) Biological Sciences
Vertalen Linguistics & Language Studies
Specialistische geneeskunde : Stomatologie en mond-, kaak- en aangezichtschirurgie Medicine
Geneesmiddelenontwikkeling : Biofarmaceutische wetenschappen Pharmacy
Tolken Translation & Interpreting
Specialistische geneeskunde : Nucleaire geneeskunde Nuclear Engineering
Rechten : zonder specifieke afstudeerrichtingen Law
Specialistische geneeskunde : Gastro-enterologie Medicine
Specialistische geneeskunde : Klinische biologie Medicine
Global Health Global Health (E) Public Health
Verpleegkunde en vroedkunde : Verpleegkundig specialist Midwifery
Digitale tekstanalyse
Taal- en letterkunde Linguistics & Language Studies
Internationale betrekkingen en diplomatie Politics & International Relations
Handelsingenieur : Supply chain engineering Business Administration
Filmstudies en visuele cultuur Film & Animation
Business engineering : Financial engineering Business engineering : Financial engineering (E) Finance, Banking & Insurance
Physics Physics (E) Physics & Astronomy
Industriële wetenschappen Elektronica - ICT : zonder specifieke afstudeerrichtingen Electronics
Klinische biologie Biological Sciences
Cultuurmanagement Business Administration
Water sustainability: integrating technology and nature-based solutions Water sustainability: integrating technology and nature-based solutions (E) Sustainable Development
Specialistische geneeskunde : Inwendige geneeskunde Medicine
Informatica : Computernetwerken Information Systems & Technology
Handelsingenieur : Sustainability engineering Business Administration
Erfgoedstudies
Chemistry Chemistry (E) Chemistry
Specialistische geneeskunde : Pediatrie Health Sciences
Professionele Communicatie en Management Business Administration
Geschiedenis History
Informatica : Data science en artificiële intelligentie AI & Machine Learning
Specialistische geneeskunde : Geriatrie Health Sciences
Conservatie - restauratie
Applied ecohydrology Applied ecohydrology (E)
Sociaal-economische wetenschappen Natural Sciences
Specialistische geneeskunde : Anesthesie - reanimatie Health Sciences
Politieke communicatie Communication Studies
Electronics and ICT Engineering Technology Electronics and ICT Engineering Technology (E) Electronics
Arbeidsgeneeskunde Medicine
Huisartsgeneeskunde Medicine
Specialistische geneeskunde : Heelkunde Medicine
Communicatiewetenschappen : Mediastudies Natural Sciences
Stedenbouw en ruimtelijke planning Architecture
Governance and Development Governance and Development (E)
Specialistische geneeskunde : Rntgendiagnose Medicine
Productontwikkeling
Specialistische geneeskunde : Neurochirurgie Medicine
Fiscaal recht
Verpleegkunde en vroedkunde : Onderzoeker in zorg en gezondheid Midwifery
Fiscaal recht : Douane en accijnzen
Digital text analysis Digital text analysis (E)
Applied economic sciences : Economic policy Applied economic sciences : Economic policy (E)
Specialistische geneeskunde : Cardiologie Medicine
Toegepaste economische wetenschappen: Economisch beleid Natural Sciences
Digital Business engineering Digital Business engineering (E) Business Administration
Industriële wetenschappen Biochemie Chemical Engineering
Industriële farmacie Pharmacy
Specialistische geneeskunde : Fysische geneeskunde en revalidatie Rehabilitation Sciences
Revalidatiewetenschappen en kinesitherapie : Neurologische aandoeningen Physiotherapy
Specialistische geneeskunde : Gerechtelijke geneeskunde Medicine
Computer Science : Computer networks Computer Science : Computer networks (E) Computer Sciences
Taal- en letterkunde : Algemene literatuurwetenschap Linguistics & Language Studies
Ziekenhuisfarmacie Pharmacy
Law(s) Law(s) (E)
Verpleegkunde en vroedkunde : Vroedvrouw specialist Midwifery
Architectuur Architecture
Specialistische geneeskunde : Radiotherapie en oncologie Health Sciences
Industriële wetenschappen Elektromechanica : zonder specifieke afstudeerrichtingen Mechanical Engineering
Meertalige professionele communicatie Communication Studies
Educatieve masteropleiding Wetenschappen en Technologie Education & Teaching
Specialistische geneeskunde : Volwassenenpsychiatrie Medicine
Geneesmiddelenontwikkeling : Apotheker
Jeugdgezondheidszorg Health Sciences
Specialistische geneeskunde : Kinder- en jeugdpsychiatrie Medicine
Wiskunde : Fundamentele wiskunde Mathematics
Maritiem en logistiek management Supply Chain & Logistics
Molecular biology Molecular biology (E) Biological Sciences
Milieuwetenschap Environmental Sciences
Maritime and Air Transport Management Maritime and Air Transport Management (E) Supply Chain & Logistics
Verpleegkunde en vroedkunde : Leiderschap in gezondheid en zorg Midwifery
Industriële wetenschappen Chemie Chemical Engineering
Communicatiewetenschappen : Strategische communicatie Natural Sciences
Educatieve masteropleiding Maatschappijwetenschappen Education & Teaching
Handelsingenieur in de beleidsinformatica Business Administration
Specialistische geneeskunde : Orthopedische heelkunde Medicine
Gender en diversiteit Gender & Sexuality Studies
Educatieve masteropleiding Gezondheidswetenschappen Education & Teaching
Politieke wetenschappen : zonder specifieke afstudeerrichtingen Natural Sciences
Specialistische geneeskunde : Neurologie Medicine
Educatieve masteropleiding Cultuurwetenschappen Education & Teaching
Specialistische geneeskunde : Urologie Medicine
Biomedical sciences: Infectious and Tropical Diseases (Research) Biomedical sciences: Infectious and Tropical Diseases (Research) (E) Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Wiskunde : Financiële en toegepaste wiskunde Mathematics
Specialistische geneeskunde Medicine
Business economics Business economics (E) Economics
Basisonderwijs Education & Teaching
Specialistische geneeskunde : Urgentiegeneeskunde Medicine
Specialistische geneeskunde : Klinische genetica Medicine
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
24 programmes
These 24 programmes group Universiteit Antwerpen's shorter and preparatory qualifications together: associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and foundation courses that suit focused or transitional study.
Adviseur gevaarlijke stoffen
Klinisch wetenschappelijk onderzoek
Radioprotectie Health Sciences
Psychotherapie: volwassenen
Asia-EU cultural curatorship studies Asia-EU cultural curatorship studies (E)
Leading change by Design Leading change by Design (E) Applied Design
Preventieadviseur niveau 1
Algology Algology (E) Health Sciences
Psychotherapie: kind en jongere
Schoolbeleid
Psychotherapie (systeemtheoretische)
Schoolleider in het secundair onderwijs Education & Teaching
Leerlingenbegeleiding in het secundair onderwijs Education & Teaching
Dutch as a foreign language in an academic context Dutch as a foreign language in an academic context (E)
Didactiek Nederlands aan anderstaligen Education & Teaching
Aansprakelijkheids- en verzekeringsrecht Finance, Banking & Insurance
Musculoskeletale therapie: manuele therapie Health Sciences
Systeemtheoretische Psychotherapie
Energy and Climate Energy and Climate (E) Energy Engineering
Verpleegkundige in de huisartspraktijk Nursing
Ondernemerschap voor wetenschappen en biomedische wetenschappen Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Gezondheidsrecht en gezondheidsethiek Health Sciences
Rampenmanagement Business Administration
Epidemiology Epidemiology (E)
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to Universiteit Antwerpen
The standard application path for Universiteit Antwerpen, broken into five practical steps with the documents and channels you will need at each stage.
- 1 Browse the programme catalogue
Universiteit Antwerpen's catalogue includes 213 programmes. Browse by level, identify candidates matching your prior qualifications, and note their entry requirements for the next step.
- 2 Check eligibility for your chosen programme
Entry requirements vary by programme and degree level. Verify academic minimums, language tests (if international), and any additional documents required for Universiteit Antwerpen's admissions process.
- 3 Get your documents ready
Typical documents include academic transcripts, identity proof (passport or national ID), language proficiency test scores, a personal statement or motivation letter, and recommendation letters. International applicants should account for translation and notarisation time.
- 4 Apply through the official channel
Submit your completed application through Universiteit Antwerpen's official website at www.uantwerpen.be. Most institutions use an online portal — register an account, complete the application form, and upload your prepared documents. Keep copies of all submissions and confirmation receipts.
- 5 Reach out and track your application
Follow up to confirm your application was received and is being processed. Reach the institution by phone at +32 (3) 265 4111. Admissions teams may request interviews or additional documents — respond promptly to keep your application active.
Frequently Asked Questions about Universiteit Antwerpen
Quick answers to the most common questions about Universiteit Antwerpen — covering location, founding, ranking, programmes, and admissions context.
When was Universiteit Antwerpen founded?
Universiteit Antwerpen was established in 2003 (approximately 23 years ago).
Where is Universiteit Antwerpen located?
Universiteit Antwerpen is located in Antwerp, Belgium.
Is Universiteit Antwerpen public or private?
It is a public higher-education institution.
What is the student enrolment at Universiteit Antwerpen?
Student enrolment at Universiteit Antwerpen is around 15,000-19,999.
What is Universiteit Antwerpen's ranking?
Universiteit Antwerpen holds rank #433 globally and #3 in Belgium.
How is Universiteit Antwerpen organised academically?
Universiteit Antwerpen is organised into 10 academic units across its disciplines.
Is Universiteit Antwerpen officially recognised?
The institution holds recognition from Vlaams Ministerie van Onderwijs en Vorming, België.
Where can I learn more about Universiteit Antwerpen?
Universiteit Antwerpen's official website is www.uantwerpen.be.
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