The University of Amsterdam is one of the largest comprehensive universities in Europe.
The UvA community comprises around 50,000 people. Together we are one UvA: a community of thinkers and doers — students, researchers, lecturers, professional services staff and the representative bodies. Our strength lies in the multitude of perspectives, experiences and talents. This sum of perspectives is what truly makes the UvA the UvA.
There is an inseparable link between the university and its host city. The freedom and creativity with which Amsterdam has long been associated have worked their way into the fabric of the university. This is a place where individuality, authenticity and diversity are celebrated as sources of stimulation, inspiration and innovation.
Professional and personal development, challenges and collaboration are undertaken in a versatile and multidimensional (inter)national ecosystem with leading stakeholders. Staff at the UvA make a meaningful contribution to uncovering solutions to some of the world’s most significant problems and to developing the next generation of talent.
The University of Antwerp (Universiteit Antwerpen) is a young and dynamic 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 the three universities of Antwerp. The university's roots go back to 1852.
The University of Antwerp has 9 faculties and several autonomous, faculty-like institutes. Doctoral programmes are available in all faculties, with more than 20,000 students (+1,280 PhD students) registered. In total the university has around 5.500 staff members.
The University of Antwerp hosts 5 centres of excellence: Nanostructures, Molecular Neurogenetics, Environmental Studies, Social Policy, Evaluation of Vaccination
Education is student-centred and competency-based. Students are stimulated to develop into independently minded people who are capable of thinking analytically.
The University of Antwerp has adopted the bachelor-master structure. It offers 3-year Bachelor programmes (180 ECTS credits) and 1-year or 2-year Master programmes (60 or 120 ECTS credits).
The university is part of the Antwerp University Association (AUHA), a regional association with the university and 3university colleges for professional education.