Institute of Tropical Medicine: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1375 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #524 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #11 of 63 | In Belgium |
| #2 of 6 | In Antwerp |
| #109 of 2,198 | For Veterinary |
| Top50% | For 65 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 22%
- Enrollment
- 1,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.itg.be
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 22% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
| Enrollment | 1,000 |
| Full time employee | 800 |
We've calculated the 22% acceptance rate for Institute of Tropical Medicine based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Institute of Tropical Medicine has published 9,884 scientific papers with 350,996 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Pathology, Genetics, Immunology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Virology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, and Biochemistry.
Institute of Tropical Medicine majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 71 | 986 |
| 1994 | 98 | 1201 |
| 1995 | 129 | 1330 |
| 1996 | 86 | 1332 |
| 1997 | 117 | 1655 |
| 1998 | 122 | 1860 |
| 1999 | 122 | 2043 |
| 2000 | 131 | 2376 |
| 2001 | 128 | 2421 |
| 2002 | 143 | 2473 |
| 2003 | 142 | 2912 |
| 2004 | 168 | 3317 |
| 2005 | 172 | 3681 |
| 2006 | 208 | 4484 |
| 2007 | 234 | 5063 |
| 2008 | 277 | 6265 |
| 2009 | 304 | 7808 |
| 2010 | 335 | 9229 |
| 2011 | 318 | 10328 |
| 2012 | 377 | 12114 |
| 2013 | 370 | 13231 |
| 2014 | 413 | 14937 |
| 2015 | 377 | 15405 |
| 2016 | 359 | 15646 |
| 2017 | 355 | 16878 |
| 2018 | 367 | 17790 |
| 2019 | 386 | 19431 |
| 2020 | 521 | 24123 |
| 2021 | 476 | 26144 |
| 2022 | 545 | 25584 |
| 2023 | 436 | 25557 |
| 2024 | 474 | 23908 |
| 2025 | 337 | 21392 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Institute of Tropical Medicine gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Master of Science in Public Health | 15,000 |
| Master of Science in Tropical Medicine and International Health | 15,000 |
| Master of Science in Infectious Diseases | 15,000 |
| Short Course in Travel Medicine | 1,500 |
| Short Course in Malaria | 1,500 |
| Short Course in Neglected Tropical Diseases | 1,500 |
All costs are in Euros (EUR).
Institute of Tropical Medicine has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Institute of Tropical Medicine.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | Yes | Yes |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
Notable alumni
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Nafsiah Mboi
- Occupations
- politicianphysician
- Biography
-
Andi Nafsiah Walinono Mboi is an Indonesian politician and physician. She served as Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia from 14 June 2012 until 20 October 2014. Dr Mboi currently serves as the Leaders' Envoy for the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance (APLMA).
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Marleen Temmerman
- Occupations
- gynecologistuniversity teacherpoliticianobstetricianphysician
- Biography
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Marleen Temmerman is a Belgian gynaecologist, professor and former senator, currently heading the Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health at Aga Khan University in Nairobi, Kenya.
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John N. Nkengasong
- Born in
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Cameroon - Enrolled in Institute of Tropical Medicine
- Graduated with Master of Science in biomedicine
- Occupations
- virologistdirector
- Biography
-
John N. Nkengasong is a Cameroonian-American virologist who served as the Global AIDS Coordinator in the Biden administration from 2022 to 2025 and Senior Bureau Official for Global Health Security and Diplomacy from 2023 to 2025. He previously worked as the Director of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention from 2016 to 2022, as well as at the World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Nkengasong was appointed the WHO Special Envoy for Africa.
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Safiatou Thiam
- Enrolled in Institute of Tropical Medicine
- In 1997 graduated with Master of Science
- Occupations
- physicianministerpolitician
- Biography
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Safiatou Thiam is a Senegalese public health doctor, a specialist in HIV/AIDS and former Minister of Health and Disease Prevention in the government of Cheikh Hadjibou Soumaré.She later became Executive Secretary of CNLS National Council against AIDS
General information
| Alternative names | ITM Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1906 |
| Motto | Global Science for Health Worldwide |
| Colors | blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | Nationalestraat 155 Antwerp Belgium |
|---|---|
| City population | 529,000 |
| Phone | +32 (3) 247 6666 |
| Fax | +32 (3) 216 1431 |