1. Fill out the application form
Please fill out the application form for the academic year 2025-2026 before 31 August 2025.
2. Pay the advance fee
Pay the advance fee of € 2 000 before 31 August 2025.
After you have paid the fee, your application will be evaluated. You will be contacted by email if there are any documents missing.
3. Do the interview
We will schedule a 15 to 20 minute-video call in which we test:
- your level of English
- your familiarity with the Dutch Language Year Programme
- your motivation
4. Provide legalised documents
If the interview went well, you have to provide legalised documents.
Legalised documents need to be submitted by post before 7 September 2025.
You can find more information on the legislation of documents here.
5. Get a Letter of Acceptance
You will receive a Letter of Acceptance upon a positive evaluation. This is your formal invitation to the programme.
6. Pay the tuition fee
Pay the the remaining tuition fee before 15 September 2025.
This is:
- € 2 895 for students who are nationals of a member state of the European Economic Area.
- € 4 625 for students who are not nationals of a member state of the European Economic Area.
7. Arrive in Belgium for the Prep Year's start
The Dutch Prep Year starts on 15 September 2025. Be sure to be here on time for the start of the programme. For more information on social facilities, student housing, student restaurants, sports, etc., please check the website of UAntwerp.
8. Get your Letter of Admission
The Letter of Admission will be issued once:
- you have paid the complete tuition fee.
- you have arrived in Belgium and have a Belgian address.
- you have completed your online (pre)registration with the University of Antwerp for the preparatory year of Dutch.