University of Antwerp

The University of Antwerp is a publicly funded and fully accredited Belgian university. It is characterised by its high standards in education, internationally competitive research and entrepreneurial approach. It was founded in 2003 after the merger of three smaller universities. The university’s roots go back to 1852. The university has nine faculties: Applied Economics; Arts; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences,,Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences; Political and Social Sciences; Science; Design Sciences; Applied Engineering. Doctoral programmes are available in all faculties, with more than 1,200 PhD students registered. The University of Antwerp hosts five centres of excellence: Nanostructures (NANO), Molecular Neurogenetics (NEURO), Environmental Studies (ECO), Social Policy (SOCIO) and Evaluation of Vaccination (VAXINFECTIO).

The University of Antwerp: *is a young, dynamic and forward-thinking university. It integrates the assets of its historic roots with its ambition to contribute positively to society *develops, provides access to and disseminates scientific knowledge through research, teaching and service to society. It carries out these tasks in a spirit of academic freedom and responsibility *espouses active pluralism. In that spirit, it stimulates critical research and teaching, reflection and debate on scientific, social, philosophical and ethical questions *conducts creative and innovative scientific research which strives for international excellence. It stimulates both basic and applied research and their valorisation *offers internationally accredited academic teaching based on scientific research. It aims at the development and integration of knowledge, skills and attitudes that will prepare its students to take responsibility in wider society *stimulates public debate and greatly values its staff and students? service to society *is active in a global environment. It stimulates its staff and students? international orientation. *is committed to the development of its city and region. With its partners in the Antwerp University Association, it takes responsibility for higher education in the Antwerp region. *attaches great importance to its close, historic links with Antwerp University Hospital and Antwerp Management School. It seeks constructive partnerships in the fields of research, teaching and service to society. In addition, the University shares it expertise with both public and private partners. *fosters diversity and offers its staff and students equal opportunities and maximum potential for personal development *ensures the quality and sustainability of its activities. Its contact with its students, staff and other stakeholders is constructive, respectful and open-minded.

Foundation year: 1852
Short name: UA
Type: Public
Students: 15100
Faculty: 510
Faculty/Students Ratio: 30:1
Region: Europe
Location: Antwerpen