Details

• Belgium
• MAWiRe-21
• Graduate
• SoSe 2026
• Time spent at the partner university: 5 months
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1. Preparation

the cheapest way to travel to Antwerp is to take a flight to Brussels Charleroi and then take the Flibco bus from there which goes straight to Antwerp

2. Accommodation

The University does not offer enough accomodation to fit all exchange students. I found my dorm over Kotweb and asked for an online viewing before signing a lease. My dorm was very close to the campus, so I felt very safe. I know a few others stayed further up north in dorms that were not that close to the city center and did not have the best experience there.

3. Academic life at host university

The academic environment at the University of Antwerp was very international and interactive. Many classes were based on discussions, group work and regular assignments rather than traditional lectures. Professors were approachable and encouraged active participation, creating an engaging learning atmosphere. The university also offers excellent learning facilities, including modern libraries, plenty of study spaces and a well-organised online learning platform. During the examination period, students can also take part in the Study360 programme, which provides free study spaces at various unique locations across Antwerp. This created a pleasant and varied learning environment and was a welcome alternative to studying in the library. I would especially recommend the Cluster, a coordinated programme consisting of the courses International Development Law, Human Rights and Global Justice, and Law and the Ecological Crisis. The three courses are closely connected and conclude with a group project that forms part of the final grade in all of them. The courses have a strong focus on international law and combine interesting topics with an interactive teaching style. Although the workload is not insignificant, it is very manageable because the courses are engaging and continuous assessment spreads the work well throughout the semester. In addition, I took Law of the European Union and Law and Economics. Unlike the Cluster courses, these were lecture-based, had no compulsory attendance and were assessed by a final exam at the end of the semester. Law of the European Union is an open-book exam and very manageable, especially if you already have a solid background in EU law from your Bachelor's studies. Law and Economics concludes with an oral exam, which is also very fair in terms of workload. The professor is supportive and creates a relaxed atmosphere during the examination.

5. Every day life in the host country

I rarely took public transport since the city is very walkable. A lot of my friends also rented bikes, which could be rented for the duration of a year. The university has a great sports offer over the platform sportsticker, which costs 25 Euros per year and offers a wide variety of different sports.

6. Testimonial

During my Erasmus semester at the University of Antwerp, I had the opportunity to deepen my knowledge of European and international law while studying in an international environment. Beyond the academic experience, I met people from many different countries and gained valuable intercultural perspectives. The exchange strengthened both my professional and personal development and was an unforgettable experience.