University of Antwerp

The University of Antwerp (Dutch: Universiteit Antwerpen) is a major Belgian university located in the city of Antwerp. The official abbreviation is UAntwerp. The University of Antwerp has about 20,000 students, which makes it the third-largest university in Flanders. The University of Antwerp 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.

University of Antwerp
Universiteit Antwerpen
TypePublic
Established2003 (2003)
1973 (confederation)
1852 (Institut Saint-Ignace)
AffiliationAurora, Utrecht Network, AACSB, EFDM, NVAO, YUFE
RectorHerman Van Goethem
Academic staff
 6,205
Students 21,133
1,939
Location
Antwerp
,
Antwerp Province,  Flanders
,

 Belgium
CampusCity Campus
Campus Mutsaard
Campus Paardenmarkt
Campus Drie Eiken
Campus Middelheim
Campus Groenenborger
ColoursUAntwerp red and UAntwerp blue
   
NicknameUA
Websitewww.uantwerpen.be/en/

In September 2020, the University of Antwerp chose to start the new academic year with stricter coronavirus measures than those recommended by the government.

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