So you’ve decided to study abroad in Antwerp?
Great choice!
Or still unsure? We’ll help you decide!
Do you know the city, the people, how to get around, what to do or where to stay?
Stop stressing and look no further! This website is your Antwerp’s Declassified Study Survival Guide. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about your future student life. Just click the three blocks below to get more information on different topics.
5 reasons to study in Antwerp
Not sure if studying in Antwerp is the right choice for you? No worries, we’ve got you covered. Here are 5 reasons why Antwerp is the place to be for students.
Blog
The latest from the Study in Antwerp blog. Stay up to date, get inspired, read tips and watch success stories with our blog.
KICKOFF DAY 2025: starting the academic year with a bang.
Antwerp is the most entrepreneurial student city in Flanders.That message came through loud and clear on Monday night at KICKOFF DAY 2025, where more than a thousand students, entrepreneurs, and partners came together to kick off a brand-new academic year for…
KICKOFF DAY TAKEOFFANTWERP
Are you studying an international degree and want to start your own business? Curious about the possibilities of international business? The KICKOFF DAY provides an afternoon specifically for you! Meet inspiring entrepreneurs and ask them all your burning entrepreneurial questions!…
Testimonials
Every year, thousands of students come to Antwerp to study. What did they enjoy about the city?
What is your favorite Dutch word?
“Definitely ‘Lekker’! You might want to look up its meaning!”
Mutiara
Where do you like to get coffee in Antwerp?
“That’s a hard one! I like to explore as many as I can.”
Bori
What is your favorite place in the city?
“My neighbourhood (Antwerpen Zuid)!”
Nuria
Educational institutions
The University of Antwerp is a dynamic and forward-thinking research university offering 32 English-taught Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs across 9 faculties. With a focus on research, innovation, and international opportunities, UAntwerp supports over 21.000 students and 80.000 alumni worldwide.
AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts focusses on hands-on learning with modern campuses, real-world experience, and a personal approach. Here you can choose from diverse programmes in business, care, education, science, and the arts, including the renowned Royal Academy of Fine Arts and Royal Conservatoire Antwerp. AP offers English exchange programmes and traineeships for international students.
Want to set sail on your maritime career? Antwerp, home to Europe’s second-largest port, is the perfect place to gain expertise in the innovative shipping industry. The Antwerp Maritime Academy offers English-taught Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in Nautical Sciences and Maritime Engineering.
KdG University of Applied Sciences and Arts offers a wide range of English-taught Bachelor’s, Master’s, and exchange programmes in business, tech, and the arts. With hands-on, expert-led training in small classes, KdG ensures quality education and inclusiveness.