University of Antwerp: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #370 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #154 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #6 of 63 | In Belgium |
| #1 of 6 | In Antwerp |
| #23 of 1,105 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
| Top100 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.uantwerpen.be
- Languages
- Dutch;English
- Acceptance rate
- 33%*
* The University of Antwerp is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Diploma secundar onderwijs) or recognized equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - February; February - June) |
Research profile
University of Antwerp is a world-class research university with 79,179 scientific papers published and 2,721,891 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Genetics, and Quantum and Particle physics.
University of Antwerp majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 464 | 4849 |
| 1994 | 538 | 5581 |
| 1995 | 625 | 6498 |
| 1996 | 822 | 8008 |
| 1997 | 710 | 8317 |
| 1998 | 793 | 9545 |
| 1999 | 825 | 11109 |
| 2000 | 928 | 12716 |
| 2001 | 930 | 14055 |
| 2002 | 1040 | 16804 |
| 2003 | 1199 | 19167 |
| 2004 | 1380 | 22079 |
| 2005 | 1375 | 26668 |
| 2006 | 1571 | 31515 |
| 2007 | 1656 | 35570 |
| 2008 | 1831 | 41971 |
| 2009 | 1968 | 47047 |
| 2010 | 2109 | 53887 |
| 2011 | 2438 | 63560 |
| 2012 | 2643 | 74671 |
| 2013 | 2705 | 86267 |
| 2014 | 3008 | 95668 |
| 2015 | 3176 | 104588 |
| 2016 | 3387 | 113797 |
| 2017 | 3532 | 124294 |
| 2018 | 3741 | 138512 |
| 2019 | 3880 | 161536 |
| 2020 | 4560 | 201679 |
| 2021 | 4784 | 232882 |
| 2022 | 4662 | 234000 |
| 2023 | 4721 | 243394 |
| 2024 | 3884 | 245514 |
| 2025 | 3132 | 221180 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Antwerp 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 (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | €940 |
| Master's Degree | €940 |
| PhD | €940 |
All costs are in Euros (€).
The University of Antwerp has 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 University of Antwerp.
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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor | Animal Husbandry, Architectural Restoration, Architecture, Chemistry, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Economics, Education, Health Education, Heritage Preservation, History, Law, Linguistics, Transport Engineering |
|---|---|
| Master | Architectural Restoration, Film, Linguistics, Theatre |
| Doctor | Information Sciences |
University of Antwerp alumni
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Peter Piot
- Enrolled in the University of Antwerp
- In 1980 graduated with Doctor of Philosophy in microbiology
- Occupations
- virologistuniversity teacherpoliticianmicrobiologistphysician
- Biography
-
Sir Peter Karel, Baron Piot is a Belgian-British microbiologist known for his research into Ebola and AIDS.
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Jan Jambon
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Johan "Jan" Martin Jozef Jambon is a Belgian businessman and politician of the New Flemish Alliance (N-VA) who has been serving as a Deputy Prime Minister and as the Minister of Finance, Pensions, National Lottery and Federal Culture Institutions in the De Wever Government since February 2025. Before that, he served as Minister-President of Flanders from 2019 to 2024. He replaced Kris Peeters as a member of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives in 2007. The N-VA was, at that time, partnered with the Christian-Democratic and Flemish party. In June 2010 and May 2014, he was re-elected on an N-VA list.
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Bart Peeters
- Occupations
- television actorperforming artistactordrummerguitarist
- Biography
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Bart August Maria Peeters is a Belgian singer, musician, television presenter and actor.
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Filip Dewinter
- Occupations
- actorpoliticianjournalist
- Biography
-
Philip Michel Frans "Filip" Dewinter is a Belgian politician, journalist and commentator. He is one of the leading members of Vlaams Belang, a right-wing Flemish nationalist and secessionist political party.
University of Antwerp faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Applied Economics | Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, Information Sciences, Management Systems |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Applied Engineering | Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Arts | History, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy |
| Faculty : Design Science | Architecture, Heritage Preservation, Interior Design |
| Faculty : Law | Commercial Law, European Union Law, International Law, Law |
| Faculty : Medicine and Health Sciences | Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Surgery |
| Faculty : Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences | Biomedicine, Pharmacy, Veterinary Science |
| Faculty : Political and Social Sciences | Communication Studies, Political Sciences, Sociology, Women's Studies |
| Faculty : Science | Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics |
| Institute : Development Policy and Management | Development Studies |
| Institute : Education and Information Sciences | Education, Information Sciences |
General information
| Alternative names | UA Universiteit Antwerpen |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 |
| Accreditation | Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organization (Nederlands-Vlaams Accreditatie Orgaan - NVAO) |
| Colors | red, blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | Prinsstraat 13 Antwerp, 2000 Belgium |
|---|---|
| City population | 529,000 |