Why start your YUFE Bachelor at UAntwerp?

Start your YUFE Bachelor in Urban Sustainability Studies at UAntwerp, and:

This is UAntwerp

University of Antwerp - Stadscampus (City campus)

A vibrant, innovative and multicultural city

Antwerp has everything to offer to its 40.000 students. Our pocket-sized city with its lively atmosphere and historical charm will have you falling in love in no time. You'll find Antwerp's past shining through while walking through medieval-looking streets or while admiring one of our 43 museums. At the same time, you'll find it is also a modern, vibrant city with a lot of bars, restaurants and local specialties (aka chocolates and fries) to try. 

Over 500.000 citizens from 178 nationalities call Antwerp their home. Most people speak multiple languages and are very willing to talk to you about their favorite spot. Being located in the center of Europe, big cities like Paris, London or Amsterdam are only a train ride away. Where will your next trip take you?​

Studying in Antwerp

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Student support

At the University of Antwerp, you can count on a wide range of student support services.

The STIP - Student Information Point - is the gateway to our student services and offers support on study-related or personal issues.

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Regional partners

UAntwerp is proud to share the YUFE journey towards a sustainable Europe with our regional partners:

  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges is Europe's second largest port and a driver of the circular economy and energy transition.​
  • Antwerp ZOO Society or 'KMDA' is not only the biggest actor amongst Belgium’s tourist attractions, but it also plays a leading role on the world stage in terms of scientific research and nature conservation.
  • City of Antwerp is, besides a place to live, work, study and visit, also an organisation that works with thousands of employees every day towards a wide range of goals.

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International Rankings

UAntwerp, founded in 2003, scores particularly well in the Young University Rankings:​

World University Rankings

  • Times Higher Education 2024 - Rank 161 
  • ​Shanghai (ARWU) 2024 - Rank 301-400 
  • ​QS World Ranking 2025 - Rank 267 
  • Best Global Universities Ranking 2023 - Rank 223 
  • Europe’s Most Innovative Ranking 2019 - Rank 93

More information on the international rankings.

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