The University of Antwerp (Dutch: Universiteit Antwerpen) one of the major universities located in the city of Antwerp, Belgium. The name is sometimes abbreviated as UA.
The University of Antwerp (UA) is characterised by its high standards in education, internationally competitive research and entrepreneurial approach. It was founded in 2003 after the merger of the three universities that were previously known as RUCA, UFSIA and UIA, the university's roots go back to 1852. The University of Antwerp has approximately 11.000 students, which makes it the third largest university in Flanders. Over 1.000 of these students - exchange students not included - are from foreign countries, with a majority of EU countries. In order to face the challenges posed by the internationalization of European education and research, the University is part of the Antwerp University Association (AUHA).
Campus
The 4 campuses are situated in the historic city centre and in the green belt to the south of the city. Addresses:
- Campus Middelheim (Rector and central administration): Middelheimlaan 1, 2020 Antwerpen, Belgium, + 32 3 265 30 51
- Campus Groenenborger: Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020 Antwerpen, Belgium, + 32 3 265 32 11
- City Campus: Prinsstraat 13, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium, + 32 3 220 44 12
- Campus Drie Eiken: Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Antwerpen, Belgium, + 32 3 820 21 03
Actors
The Universiteit Antwerpen recognises the student as a full partner. It wants to form its students as critical and autonomously reflecting individuals, well equipped to find their own way in society. This is guaranteed by an ongoing attention for educational motivation, the improvement of the ability to cope for themselves and the educational professionalization of its academic staff. Together with the academic training, the Universiteit Antwerpen wants to contribute to the students’ individuation by means of an integrated approach of their reception and guidance, in view of academic, as well as social and material aspects.
The Universiteit Antwerpen wants to participate maximally in international exchange and collaboration programmes to offer its students an open and global view. It especially takes care over the reception and guidance of first-year students, students with a migrant background, students with restricted social-economical support and students from developing countries.
The Universiteit Antwerpen takes special care over all employees, as the quality of education, research and service also depends on them. Every member of staff as an individual can count on the recognition of his/her dignity and of his/her contribution to the realization of the tasks of the university. All members of staff are expected to treat each other on equal terms and in a spirit of mutual respect and trust. Staff policy is oriented at bringing about sustainable staff relations by means of e.g. aiming for maximal opportunities for development and promotion for those who have the appropriate qualifications and capacities, aiming for maximal job security, with a strong social concern, in particular for the family duties of the members of staff, and aiming for equal opportunities for women and members of staff with a migrant background.
Organization
The Universiteit Antwerpen is founded on the actual participation of all layers of staff in policymaking. The principle of subsidiarity is a basic principle for granting authority to the different levels of management. The managerial structure is simple and transparent, and is also widely anchored in society. The various staff layers and the students are represented on all managerial levels. The Universiteit Antwerpen is run in a spirit of tolerance and pluralism, without any ideological or political dominance. The policy of the Universiteit Antwerpen is developed in all openness and in a direct communication with all those involved.
Institutes and Centres
Several excellent Institutes and Centres provide a wealth of internationally-oriented programmes.
A selection:
- Institute for Transport en Maritime Management (ITMMA)
- Institute of Development Policy and Management (IOB)
- Universiteit Antwerpen Management School (UAMS)
Faculties
The University of Antwerp has 7 faculties in Applied Economics , Arts and Philosophy , Law, Medicine , Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences , Political and Social Sciences and Sciences. The Institute of Development Policy and Management (IOB), the University of Antwerp Management School (UAMS) and the Institute of Transport and Maritime Management Antwerp (ITMMA) have an autonomous, faculty-like UA status. Doctoral programmes are available in most faculties.
University of Antwerp was ranked 195th in the 2008 THES-QS World University Ranking.
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