Welcome to our page that takes a journey through time, shining a spotlight on the international events of the past 20 years at the University of Antwerp.
From groundbreaking conferences to heartwarming welcomes, discover the rich history of our international engagement.
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Welcome week for international degree students
Since 2014, we've welcomed international students to our university with an orientation week in September. In 2023, a record number of 242 students participated.
Social network for international staff and students
Since 2019, MONDO has organised numerous activities annually for international staff and students.
YUFE4Postdocs
This ambitious program is co-funded by the EU and is led by the University of Antwerp. It attracts fifty-one postdoctoral researchers to the YUFE partner universities, and develops a new standard for postdoctoral learning.
International Design Workshop Week
Annually, the Faculty of Design Sciences hosts an international design week with educational experiences that open eyes, change perspectives, and broaden thinking.
March 2023: Lumumba Auditorium Inauguration
Alongside the launch of the Strategic Framework for Global Engagement, the Lumumba Auditorium is inaugurated in the presence of the Lumumba family.
Orientation Day for exchange students
Since 2004, over 400 students annually have started their exchange here at the University of Antwerp. Welcome!
25 years of doctoral learning
The Antwerp Doctoral School (ADS) supports researchers during their PhD trajectory and prepares them for a career inside or outside academia. In 2018, ADS celebrated the 25th anniversary of the doctoral study programme at UAntwerp.
Do you remember our first summer schools in Antwerp?
In 2010, we established our first summer schools. Now, in 2024, we organize 28 summer and winter schools annually for 600+ students from all over the world.
The European Association for International Education celebrated 20 years in Antwerp
In honour of 20 years of EAIE, the 20th EAIE Annual Conference in historic Antwerp focused on the past, present, and future of internationalisation.
Young Universities for the Future of Europe
In 2019, the University of Antwerp was one of the founding members of the YUFE Alliance, in which young European research universities collaborate under the banner of Young Universities for the Future of Europe.
