Universitaire Instelling Antwerpen (UIA)
Universitaire Instelling Antwerpen, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Antwerpen, Belgium
Description:
Antwerp has about 40.000 students in higher education institutions in all fields of study. University education started in 1965 (RUCA, UFSIA) and UIA was founded in 1971. Creating a university in Antwerp was an important option of government policy in the sixties. New institutions, such as UIA, should promote the democratisation of higher education, avoid overcrowding of existing faculties, and promote educational innovations in academic education. In 1999/2000 more than 9.500 students are enrolled at the University of Antwerp, which is a confederate university spread over three campuses. The three campuses are RUCA (Universitair Centrum Antwerpen), UFSIA (Universitaire Faculteiten Sint-Ignatius Antwerpen) and UIA (Universitaire Instelling Antwerpen). UFSIA is situated in the historic city centre. The campuses of RUCA and UIA and the University Hospital (UZA) are located in the green surroundings south of the city. Both campuses are connected to the city centre by frequent public transportation. The University of Antwerp and the other institutes of higher education ("Hogescholen") of the province of Antwerp have developed a regional network with a close collaboration on internationalisation. An information brochure (Welcome to the Province of Antwerp) for visiting staff and exchange students is published yearly, containing general yet extensive information on the location and history of the city, the higher education system in Flanders, culture and leisure, transport and travel, health and insurance matters. A free copy of this brochure can be obtained from the International Relations Office.
90% of students recommend
12 reviews
12 reviews of Universitaire Instelling Antwerpen
HOUSING
by sepul2002, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
Philology, Erasmus
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Personal comments:
They have a good service for accomodation of exchange students This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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STUDENT LIFE
by izakop, Uniwersytet Slaski, Katowice, Poland
Linguistics, scholarship
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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ACADEMIC
by izakop, Uniwersytet Slaski, Katowice, Poland
Linguistics, scholarship
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by sepul2002, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
Philology, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
The local language was quite difficult to learn. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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EXPENSES
by izakop, Uniwersytet Slaski, Katowice, Poland
Linguistics, scholarship
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Government assistance Other sources of funding:
Government assistance Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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OVERALL
by sepul2002, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
Philology, Erasmus
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
A bit more information aboout subjects in the host university In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Itīs a bit far away form the city, but itīs better to live in the city than on campus FINAL COMMENTS
I had a wonderful time there. Have fun! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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