Antwerp Summer University 2016
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Contact Antwerp Summer University Office Ms Sara Bervoets Mr Wannes Gijsels Stadscampus Gratiekapelstraat 10 BE – 2000 Antwerpen Tel. +32 3 265 43 82 Fax + 32 3 265 41 42 www.uantwerp.be/asu summeruniversity@uantwerp.be
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Welcome by vicerector
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Antwerp Summer University
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Your host: University of Antwerp
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Antwerp, City of Diamonds
Overview summer schools
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Practical information
Interdisciplinary summer schools Applied Economics Arts
Design Sciences Photography Dries Luyten: p6, p9, p11, p16, p19, p20 Science Jonathan Ramael: cover, p2 Study & Jesse Willems: p4, p22, p26, p30 Medicine and Health Sciences Annelie Vandendael: p14 (Styling: Marko Galovic, order by Kwintessens) Explore
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Language of instruction Application procedure Scholarships Credits and certificates Visa Getting to Antwerp Getting around
Cost of living All information and prices in this brochure were correct at the time of printing. Antwerp Summer University reserves the right to change prices and to correct errors at any time. Accommodation Please refer to our website (www.uantwerp.be/asu) for all updated information.
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Facilities at the University
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Welcome to the Antwerp Summer University
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roadening your horizon by studying, travelling and meeting people – at Antwerp Summer University you have it all. Antwerp Summer University offers you short-term, high quality, academic programmes based on the excellence of the University of Antwerp and its regional and international partners. In a friendly and supportive learning environment, you can discover new academic disciplines or deepen your knowledge in your field.
Your host city is Antwerp, a vibrant metropolis in the centre of Europe, a delightful city with a rich heritage. The gothic Cathedral of Our Lady, the baroque Carolus Borromeus Church, the printing cabinet of Plantin-Moretus, Antwerp-Central Railway Station,… the list of places to visit is long. Just walking the streets or strolling along the quays of the river Scheldt and enjoying the scintillating atmosphere of summer in Antwerp will lift your heart.
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Come and learn from experts, all outstanding in their field, and meet fellow students from all over the world. Join them for intensive study programmes and interesting and fun evening and weekend activities. We are looking forward to welcoming you at Antwerp Summer University – edition 2016. Prof. Johan Meeusen Vice-Rector University of Antwerp
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Your host: University of Antwerp
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he University of Antwerp has about 20Â 367 students, which makes it the third largest university in Flanders. Up to 16% of our students are international, coming from all corners of the world: from the A of Argentina to the Z of Zambia. The University of Antwerp is characterised by its high standards in education, internationally competitive research and entrepreneurÂial approach.
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faculties Applied Economics Applied Engineering Arts Design Sciences Law Medicine and Health Sciences Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences Science Social Sciences
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20 367 students
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I really like the atmosphere of Antwerp. Everything is within walking distance, but still it feels like a very international city. Nina, Germany
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Antwerp, City of Diamonds
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ocated in the heart of Belgium and Europe, the city of Antwerp is well-known for its major international port and for being the world centre
for diamond trade. Antwerp has always played an important role in the political and cultural history of the Low Countries. It is a charming and green city with many excellent museums and a large cultural heritage with Pieter Paul Rubens
as its most famous ambassador. This, in combination with the more than 2000 bars and restaurants and along with some of the finest shopping districts in Europe, makes Antwerp the ideal city for students during the summer months!
Amsterdam 133 km
London 316 km
Berlin 634 km
Antwerp Belgium
Paris 301 km
Vienna 924 km
516 009 inhabitants 166 nationalities
Rome 1 207 km Barcelona 1 108 km
1800 city bikes for rent
38 parks
900 bars, 1600 restaurants
25 museums, 90 art galleries
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Antwerp Summer University
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ince 2010 Antwerp Summer University offers intensive, short term courses during the summer months within the areas of excellence of the University of Antwerp and its partners.
Summer school topics range from health sciences over design sciences to social sciences. Target groups are different for each summer school and may consist of students, researchers and/or working professionals.
Although the programmes are intensive full-time courses, fun & interesting social programmes are organised for you during evenings and weekends. Discover all of our programmes and spend a wonderful summer in Antwerp!
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Study & High academic quality All summer schools consist of intensive full-time programmes in which a wide variety of teaching methods are used, ranging from lectures, workshops and debates to visits and seminars. Sessions are taught by international speakers and experts from both within and outside the academic world. For some programmes, participants are required to do some preparatory reading or take an examination/ make an assignment at the end of the course. An intensive learning experience with maximum impact is guaranteed thanks to the international composition of the classroom, the interactive set-up of the courses and the approachability of the lecturers.
Social programme To keep the minds fresh and to maximise interaction, a wide variety of fun and interesting social activities will be organised during evenings and weekends so participants can make the most of their stay in Antwerp. Participants will not only have the opportunity to get to know their class-mates and professors in a more informal way, but will also be able to get in touch with students attending other summer schools at Antwerp Summer University.
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A visit to the beautiful city hall, a networking reception, a guided city walk, a quiz night, a football game and a day-trip to another Belgian city such as Bruges or Brussels are only some examples of these activities. All activities of the social programme are offered free of charge, in some cases participants will be asked for a deposit which will be reimbursed upon participation to the activity. Combine study and pleasure and spend a happy summer in Antwerp!
Overview summer schools
The experience at the Antwerp Summer University was great! Although the programme was academically demanding, we had a wonderful time in class thanks to the presence of so many speakers and participants coming from different countries. We also participated in the social activities during evenings and weekends and had an amazing two weeks in Antwerp. CĂŠsar, Spain
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Interdisciplinary summer schools CityLAB IV: The City as a Market Place When
27 June - 1 July 2016
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This summer school on ‘The City as a Market Place’, organised by the Urban Studies Insitute, aims to discuss a wide range of issues related to retail in cities today and in the past. Participants are taken on a journey through a selection of topics including retail accessibility, ethnic entrepreneurship and urban design. The historical focus ensures that discussions take into account the wider context, and two field trips link theory to practice. This summer school offers a truly interdisciplinary look at the important topic of urban retail and its many facets.
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Credits Registration fee
Scholarships Application deadline More information
Stadscampus, University of Antwerp, Belgium Postgraduates, PhD students and professionals in urban studies or related fields (including urban planning, urban history, architecture, urban economics, urban sociology). 3 ECTS €300 Fee includes course material, coffee breaks, lunches, farewell dinner and social activities. Does not include accommodation. University of Antwerp students are entitled to a refund of €150. 15 April 2016 www.uantwerp.be/citylab
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Experience Entrepreneurship. An Intensive Introduction When
22 August - 2 September 2016
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During this hands-on summer school, students will be introduced in the theoretical framework of a business idea by focusing on different aspects of entrepreneurship. The topics range from ideation over intellectual property to market research and business modelling. Moreover, students will engage in a real-life based group work which will let them apply the knowledge and skills they gained effectively.
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TAKEOFFANTWERP_, Antwerp, Belgium Master students or bachelor students in their last year who are interested in discovering entrepreneurship. As the summer school is interdisciplinary by nature, students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply. 4 ECTS â‚Ź600 Fee includes course material, coffee breaks, farewell dinner and social activities. Does not include lunch or accommodation. University of Antwerp students are entitled to a refund of â‚Ź150. 19 May 2016 www.uantwerp.be/experience-entrepreneurship
The practical sessions were based on real-life cases. The constant interaction between theoretical sessions and group work activities really added value to the programme. Ahmed, Egypt
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Applied Economics
Fashion Management When
29 Augustus – 7 September 2016
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This course offers a comprehensive overview of the many aspects of fashion management, with an emphasis on both entrepreneurial fashion designers and high fashion and luxury brands. The summer school covers topics from fashion marketing and PR, to finance, supply chain management and leadership in fashion. The summer school is a collaboration between two prestigious schools: University of Antwerp and Institut Français de la Mode. Week 1: Stadscampus, University of Antwerp, Belgium Week 2 : Institut Français de la Mode, Paris, France Professionals as well as (recently graduated) master students, highly interested in or motivated to work in the fashion industry, with or without experience in the sector, from all over the world. 3 ECTS
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Scholarships Application deadline More information
Students (Master or PhD): €1000 Full fee: €1750 Fee includes coffee breaks, course material, lunches, receptions & social activities. Does not include accommodation or transport between Antwerp and Paris. University of Antwerp students are entitled to a refund of €150. 13 July 2016 www.uantwerpen.be/en/summer-schools/fashion-management
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Arts
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Political Myth, Propaganda, and the Politics of Imagination When
22 - 30 August 2016
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This 7-day intensive programme with leading international scholars in the fields of the philosophy of political myth (Chiara Bottici, The New School for Social Research) and the philosophy of propaganda (Jason Stanley, Yale University) will analyse classical cases and contemporary forms of propaganda and political myth, and discuss whether they pose a threat to the proper functioning of liberal democracies.
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Stadscampus, University of Antwerp, Belgium Master students in philosophy, but also advanced Bachelor, Master and PhD students in philosophy or in a closely related field. Participants should have at least completed 2 full years of undergraduate education (Bachelor level). 6 ECTS Early bird: €350. Only Bachelor and Master students. Regular: €400 PhD candidates: €400 (maximum 5 participants) University of Antwerp students and alumni: €200 Fee includes course material, coffee breaks, evening programmes and social activities. Does not include lunch or accommodation. University of Antwerp students are entitled to a refund of €150. Early bird: 27 May 2016 Others: 27 June 2016 www.uantwerpen.be/political-myth
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English for Academic Purposes: Improving your university papers and presentations When
24 August - 2 September 2016
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Participants will improve two academic English skills. They will learn to write correct, transparent papers by focusing on paper structure, relevant grammar and academic vocabulary. In addition, they will explore typical presentation phrases and techniques that will make their presentations more effective and professional. Besides attending group lessons, participants will receive individual coaching on their own papers and presentations.
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Stadscampus, University of Antwerp, Belgium Undergraduate and postgraduate students who have completed at least two full years of higher education and have experience writing papers (in their mother tongue). Minimum level of English: B2. 3 ECTS â‚Ź635 Fee includes course material, coffee breaks, social activities and farewell dinner. Does not include lunch or accommodation. University of Antwerp students are entitled to a refund of â‚Ź150. 15 June 2016 www.linguapolis.be/summer-school-academic-english
I really enjoyed this summer school. It was a fantastic experience where I learnt so much and was able to make friends with other students with similar interests from all over the world! Sanjay, India
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Design Sciences
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Ethnographic collections, preservation, research and conservation When
24 – 30 August 2016
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After an introduction of the wider context of ethnographic artifacts, participants will learn about non-destructive research techniques. Types of cleaning, gluing and consolidation will be presented, discussed and practiced. Participants will work in groups documenting the artifacts, using photographs, descriptions and diagrams. An international group of experts will guide the students through the summer school.
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Scholarships Application deadline More information
Stadscampus, University of Antwerp, Belgium Students with at least a Bachelor in Conversation Studies and professionals working in the field of conservation of ethnographic artifacts. Professionals without a relevant degree should have at least 2 full years of experience in the field of conservation of ethnographic artifacts. 3 ECTS Students: €350 Professionals: €450 Fee includes coffee breaks, transportation for weekend excursions, one group dinner and social activities.Does not include lunch or accommodation. University of Antwerp students are entitled to a refund of €150. 30 April 2016 www.uantwerpen.be/en/summer-schools/ethnographic-collections
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Science
International School on Fundamental Crystallography with applications to Electron Crystallography When
27 June - 2 July 2016
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The school intends to give the participants a basic knowledge of crystallography and in how to derive crystallographic and structural information from transmission electron microscopy data. The focus will be on the interpretation, and on learning which technique should be applied for which information. There will be no hands-on acquisition at the microscope.
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Campus Groenenborger, University of Antwerp, Belgium Those working with a transmission electron microscopy or collaborating with transmission electron microscopy groups wishing to have a better understanding of their results. 3 ECTS University of Antwerp students: €90 Students other universities: €100 Academic and/or non-profit researchers: €350 Non-academic researchers , participants from industry: €800 Fee includes course material, coffee breaks and social activities. Does not include lunch or accommodation. Scholarships for students (<30 years old) available from the European Crystallographic Association and from the International Union of Crystallography. University of Antwerp students are entitled to a refund of €150. 1 April 2016 www.uantwerpen.be/en/summer-schools/fundamental-crystallography/
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3rd International School on Aperiodic Crystals When
4-8 July 2016
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Aperiodic crystals are long range ordered structures which lack translational invariance found in a large variety of systems and encompass incommensurately modulated structures, incommensurate composites and quasicrystals. In this school the basics of the description and structure determination of aperiodic crystals will be treated.
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Credits Registration fee
Scholarships
Application deadline More information
Campus Groenenborger, University of Antwerp, Belgium PhD students or researchers working in the field of crystallography, chemistry, material science or solid state physics looking for a basic understanding of aperiodic crystals. 3 ECTS University of Antwerp students: €200 Students other universities: €250 CMAC scientists: €300 Academic and/or non-profit researchers: €350 Non-academic researchers, participants from industry: €1500 Fee includes course material, coffee breaks and social activities. Does not include lunch or accommodation. Free on-campus housing options for participants (<30 years old) offered by the European Crystallography Association and the International Union of Crystallography. University of Antwerp students are entitled to a refund of €150. 1 April 2016 www.uantwerpen.be/en/summer-schools/aperiodic-crystals
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BND Summer School in Particle Physics When
28 August â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 September 2016
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The focus of the school alternates every year between electroweak standard model physics & tracking detectors and strong interaction physics & calorimeters. This year will be devoted to strong interactions and calorimetry with theoretical lectures on Quantum Field Theory, QCD, neutrino physics and cosmology. The experimental lectures will focus on calorimetry detectors, experimental design and computing/ electronics.
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Credits Registration fee
Application deadline More information
Stadscampus, University of Antwerp, Belgium Undergraduate and postgraduate students who have completed at least two full years of higher education and have experience writing papers (in their mother tongue). Minimum level of English: B2. 3 ECTS â&#x201A;Ź1000 Fee includes accommodation in shared rooms, full board (breakfast and dinner at accommodation, lunch on campus), social programme, farewell dinner, coffee breaks. 31 May 2016 www.uantwerpen.be/bnd2016
It was a unique learning experience with a lot of interaction between the professors and the participants. Elisah, Belgium
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Medicine and Health Sciences
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Summer School on Vaccinology When
4 -11 July 2016
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The Centre for the Evaluation of Vaccination (CEV) of the University of Antwerp invites you to join us in an unforgettable one week summer school to boost your knowledge and skills on vaccine preventable infectious diseases, vaccinations, vaccine related immunology and vaccine safety issues.
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Application deadline More information
Campus Drie Eiken, University of Antwerp, Belgium Undergraduate and postgraduate Students in (para-)medical sciences. 3 ECTS Undergraduate students: €470 Postgraduate students: €950 Fee includes course material, accommodation, coffee breaks, all meals on course days, social activities and a farewell dinner. Scholarships are available for undergraduate students from the WHO-European region. University of Antwerp students are entitled to a refund of €150. 17 April 2016 www.uantwerp.be/summerschool-vaccinology
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Qualitative Research Methods in Health Care When
22-26 August 2016
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This basic 5-day course teaches the participants how to conduct a qualitative research starting from a research question, and how to progress to writing a scientific paper. Experienced qualitative researchers of international repute will lead the course and share their experience in a variety of research projects. Participants are encouraged to bring their own experiences of research, including their questions, doubts and failures.
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Credits Registration fee
Scholarships Application deadline More information
Stadscampus, University of Antwerp, Belgium Early career researchers, PhD students, Master students (max 5), professionals in a field related to health care. Experience in qualitative research is not required. 3 ECTS Early bird: €940 euro Others: €1000 Master students: €640 (max 5 students) Fee includes course material, coffee breaks, warm lunch, social activities, farewell dinner and a one year NVIVO licence. Does not include accommodation. University of Antwerp students are entitled to a refund of €150. Early bird: 1 June 2016 Others: 13 July 2016 www.uantwerpen.be/en/summer-schools/qualitative-research-health-care
I really enjoyed the summer school due to the enthusiasm and experience of the lecturers! Carmen, Italy
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Practical information Language of instruction English is the language of instruction of all programmes within Antwerp Summer University. As active participation is compulsory in all courses, English proficiency in reading, speaking and writing is required. Application procedure in 5 steps 1. Go via www.uantwerp.be/ASU to the programme you would like to apply for 2. Open the online registration tool (Mobility Online) 3. Fill in personal details and complete some extra questions 4. Wait for approval of your application 5. Pay the participation fee and upload some extra data within 10 days after approval to secure your spot Specific entry requirements, application deadlines and cancellation policies vary between summer schools. Please refer to the webpage of your preferred summer school to find out more.
Scholarships University of Antwerp students are entitled to a refund of €150 after submitting a certificate of attendance to the Antwerp Summer University Office. Some summer schools offer scholarships for specific target groups. Please refer to the website of the summer school of your preference to verify whether there is a scholarship you would be eligible for. Credits and certificates ECTS credits are awarded for successful completion of the programmes. The number of credits varies between summer schools. Recognition of credits in the home curriculum should be agreed upon with the home institution. It is the participant’s responsibility to do so. In this regard, a course information sheet can be provided for each summer school. Students are expected to attend all classes, complete all exercises and sit for final examinations (if applicable). Students who attend at least 90% of the classes will receive a certificate of attendance. Moreover, students who pass the evaluation will receive a certificate of successful completion.
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Visa If you are a national of a European Economic Area country or from Monaco or Switzerland you may travel to Belgium on the strength of a national passport or identity card. If you have any other nationality, you have to apply for a visa (type short stay) with the Belgian embassy or consulate in your current country of residence before leaving for Belgium. Upon acceptance to a summer school, you can request a visa invitation letter through Mobility Online, the online application platform.
Getting around The University of Antwerp has 9 campuses located in the city centre as well as in the the outskirts of Antwerp. All summer schools will take place at either the Stads campus, Campus Groenenborger or Campus Drie Eiken. Biking is the easiest and fastest way to get around, although a dense public transportation network also allows you to easily travel by bus or tram. Getting to Antwerp Antwerp is located in the centre of Belgium and is easily accessible by plane, train, car and bus. The international airport of Brussels (Zaventem) is the most frequently used gateway to Antwerp, but you might also want to consider the low-cost airport of Brussels South or the very nearby airport of Antwerp itself. Antwerp is also very easy to reach by train. Inter
national railway lines link Brussels and Antwerp to several other major European cities. Lastly, Eurolines buses also frequent the city centre of Antwerp, which might be the cheapest option to get here. Did you know that Antwerp’s Central train station was awarded as the most beautiful railway station in the world by New York’s Mashable in 2014?
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Cost of living Antwerp is an affordable alterna– tive to many others European cities. Registration fees, and what is included in these fees, vary between summer schools. In general, all course materials and coffee breaks are included in the registration fee. If accommodation is not included, students should count for €20 - €60 per night, depending on the type.
Accommodation Looking for accommodation during your stay at the Antwerp Summer University? Antwerp has many different accommodation options to offer, ranging from student rooms over youth hostels to classic hotel rooms. Most summer schools organised at Antwerp Summer University take place at the City Campus of the University of Antwerp. This campus is located in the so called “University area” close to the city center. Accepted students will be provided with a list of housing options in different price categories and at different locations. Prices range from €20 per night to €60 per night, depending on the type of accommodation. For some summer schools, accommodation is included in the package.
Facilities at the University Accepted students will be registered as regular students of the University of Antwerp and will hence receive a student account and a student card which gives them access to the discounted prices of the catering facilities, computer labs, libraries and to the Wi-Fi network of the University of Antwerp.
Students receive a student card with which they are entitled to a discounted price at student restaurants. All activities of the social programme are offered free of charge, in some cases participants will be asked for a deposit which will be reimbursed after participation. All participants are insured for third party liability and accidents during summer school activities. Additional insurances (e.g. health and travel), as well as travel costs are the participant’s own responAntwerp Summer University Office sibility. Ms Sara Bervoets Mr Wannes Gijsels Stadscampus After comparing similar courses at other European Universities, I chose to Gratiekapelstraat 10 attend Antwerp Summer University because of its promising programme BE – 2000 Antwerpen in a lively city. The high-quality education, exquisite on-site services and Tel. +32 3 265 43 82 international vibe of the city were even better than expected. The low Fax + 32 3 265 41 42 cost of living was a nice surplus. I would definitely come back! www.uantwerp.be/asu Leye, Nigeria summeruniversity@uantwerp.be
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Photography Dries Luyten: p6, p9, p11, p16, p19, p20 Jonathan Ramael: cover, p2 Jesse Willems: p4, p22, p26, p30 Annelie Vandendael: p14 (Styling: Marko Galovic, order by Kwintessens) All information and prices in this brochure were correct at the time of printing. Antwerp Summer University reserves the right to change prices and to correct errors at any time. Please refer to our website (www.uantwerp.be/asu) for all updated information.
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