Have you completed the application process and been accepted to start as a full-time Master's student at the Faculty of Business and Economics? Congratulations, an exciting time in Antwerp awaits. 

Make sure to check our 'Life in Antwerp' pages, where you'll find everything you need to know as a future international student. 

We know that living and studying in a whole new country can be daunting. To make sure you can integrate easily and make friends from all over the world, we invite all degree and exchange students to take part in our International Student Mixer on Thursday 3 October 2024 at 6 PM. 

On this day, we are happy to invite you for some icebreaker and networking games, after which you can share some typical Belgian food and drinks. If you're lucky, you might even win a cool prize! 

Programme

• 6:15 PM:  welcome and registration
• 6:45 PM: introduction of the student associations and raffle
• 7:00 – 9:00 PM: opening reception

The last week before the official start of the academic year, we organise a Welcome Week for international students. This year, it takes place from Monday 16 September until Friday 20 September 2024. 

During this week, you will get to know Antwerp, the university and your fellow-students through several formal and informal events. Attendance is highly recommended. Please note that this event is for full-time master's students, for exchange students we organise a separate orientation day. 

On Wednesday during the Welcome Week (18 September 2024) we organize the Faculty Day: a casual onboarding event organized specifically for the international students of the international Master's programs at the Faculty of Business and Economics. 

We start the afternoon with an informative moment in which we give you more information about our faculty, our approach and tips to get through the next year(s) of your studies. Afterwards, we discover the Antwerp city center through our interactive city game. We close the day with a dinner at a local restaurant with your fellow classmates.

Please note that this event is for full-time master's students, for exchange students we organise a separate orientation day. 

Schedule

• 1 – 2 PM:  information session international master's students and double degree students
• 2 – 5:30 PM: interactive city game
• 6 - 9 PM: dinner 

​Unfortunately, registrations for the faculty day are now closed. If you have questions about the start of the academic year, please contact master.fbe@uantwerpen.be.

On Monday September 23, the academic year officially kicks off. The programme directors invite you for a presentation about the upcoming year. You will receive important information about your study programme, upcoming information sessions, etc. These presentations are followed by a tour around campus where we cover all the important spots. We conclude with a drink at GATE15.

We expect you all on Monday, September 23 at 9 am. 

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Integrating into a new city and student population can be challenging. What does a typical day at the UAntwerp look like? Where can you find the best coffee (very important)? How do people in Antwerp usually spend their weekends? To help you familiarize with our education system, our culture and student life, the faculty can find you an enthusiastic buddy who can help you find your way.

Upon arrival, our buddies welcome you during your first days and introduce you to the Belgian way of life. You keep in touch throughout the semester or academic year at your own pace. You will receive more info at the start of the academic year.