Incoming exchange students
Law exchange in Antwerp
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Nomination and application
Partner institutions nominate their selected students to our central International Relations Office. These students then have access to our Mobility Online system in which they fill out their application. After succesful application and acceptance, students can prepare their study programme in Antwerp taking into account the following important items.
Requirements for incoming exchange students
Study level
Our English-taught courses are all at master level. Therefore, we can only accept exchange students who have successfully completed a minimum of three years of law school, equivalent to 180 ECTS credits, at the time of their arrival. It's important to note that our courses presume a foundational knowledge of all fundamental law subjects.
Prior knowledge
Some courses may also require specific prior knowledge, so please review the prerequisites for each course. For students coming from non-European universities, we strongly recommend having completed a course on EU law before arriving in Antwerp.
Number of ECTS
Exchange students are expected to enrol in courses totalling at least 18 ECTS credits per semester.
Language requirements
All courses offered to exchange students are taught in English.
Students' level in English should be at least B2 (CEFR levels) prior to arrival. Kindly consult the application instructions for details regarding the necessary attestation.
Course offer
Testimonial
Denis Kerenović (University of Zagreb, Croatia)
Academic calendar
You can find the full academic calendar here.
We expect exchange students to be here for the full semester / academic year, including the exam period.
Crucial dates for exchange students 2024-2025 / spring semester
- Monday 3 - Wednesday 5 February
Survival on Arrival (Dutch crash course) / optional but warmly recommended - Thursday 6 February
Orientation day exchange students / highly recommended - Friday 7 February
Academic welcome session for Law exchange students / mandatory! - Monday 10 February
Start of the semester - Sunday 16 February
Deadline to finalise your course enrolment in SisA
(this differs from the university-wide deadline!) - Tuesday 1 April
Deadline publication of second semester exam schedules - Saturday 5 - Sunday 20 April
Easter break
No classes, but considered to be a study period - Monday 26 May - Saturday 28 June
Exam period
Crucial dates for exchange students 2025-2026 / autumn semester
- Thursday 11 - Wednesday 17 September
Survival on Arrival (Dutch crash course) / optional but warmly recommended - Wednesday 17 September
Visit of Courthouse Antwerp with LL.M students / optional but warmly recommended - Thursday 18 September
Orientation day exchange students / highly recommended - Friday 19 September
Academic welcome session for Law exchange students / mandatory!
- Monday 22 September
Start of the academic year / semester
No classes
Students On Stage (Unifac) and Opening Day (ASK-Stuwer) - Tuesday 23 September
Start classes first semester - Tuesday 30 September
Deadline to finalise your course enrolment in SisA
(this differs from the university-wide deadline!) - Friday 28 November
Deadline publication of first semester exam schedules - Saturday 20 December - Sunday 4 January
Christmas break
No classes, but considered to be a study period - Monday 5 January - Saturday 31 January
Exam period
Crucial dates for exchange students 2025-2026 / spring semester
- Monday 2 - Wednesday 4 February
Survival on Arrival (Dutch crash course) / optional but warmly recommended - Thursday 5 February
Orientation day exchange students / highly recommended - Friday 6 February
Academic welcome session for Law exchange students / mandatory! - Monday 9 February
Start of the semester - Sunday 15 February
Deadline to finalise your course enrolment in SisA
(this differs from the university-wide deadline!) - Wednesday 1 April
Deadline publication of second semester exam schedules - Saturday 4 - Sunday 19 April
Easter break
No classes, but considered to be a study period - Monday 25 May - Saturday 27 June
Exam period
Additional certificate
International and European Legal Studies Certificate
Exchange students who register for 30 ECTS per semester and who pass all the exams can obtain the International and European Legal Studies Certificate.
Students who come for only one semester can obtain a semester certificate.
Comparative, International and European Law (CIEL)
The Faculty of Law of UAntwerp participates in the CIEL network which comprises the universities mentioned below.
- Maastricht University (The Netherlands)
- Universität Mannheim (Germany)
- Universitat Pompeu Fabra Barcelona (Spain)
- Université de Toulouse 1 Capitole (France)
- Zagreb University (Croatia)
- Universiteit Antwerpen (Belgium)
Students who succesfully complete this programme are awarded the CIEL certificate of ‘European Master in Comparative, International and European Law’. As a CIEL student, you need to take 30 ECTS worth of courses. In addition you need to find a supervisor at UAntwerp for your master's thesis. Please contact us in time to find a co-supervisor in Antwerp. Mind that you have to write the thesis under the rules of your home university.
Only students from the universities mentioned above qualify for the CIEL programme, provided they have been nominated as such. If you want know if you can participate, please contact your home faculty.