University of Antwerp
World renowned for its research teams, The University of Antwerp, Belgium is located in the cultural heart of Europe. Art museums, the Royal Ballet and Opera and the largest movie complex in the world are all within walking distance of the university. The capital city of Brussels is just a 20-minute drive, and London, Paris, Amsterdam and Luxembourg are also a short trip away.
The native language of Belgium is Dutch, but English is widely spoken. There are also plenty of opportunities for speaking French, German or Spanish because of Antwerp’s international population.
UFSIA, one of three colleges that make up the University of Antwerp, is a private Jesuit institution located in the city’s historic center. While UFSIA is well-known for its applied economics program, the college offers a wide variety of courses. Courses are taught in both Dutch and English. To see the full range of courses, along with brief descriptions, visit the Web site at http://www.ua.ac.be/. Students typically live in residence hall-style housing with other international students.
Eligibility & Admission
Students who have completed three semesters of college-level study are eligible for the program. A cummulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale is required. Recommendations from professors and advisors will be considered in the selection of candidates.
Approximate Fall Dates:
Application Deadline - March 1
Departure - Aproximately September 16, 2008
Orientation - Approx. September 19, 2008
Program Dates - Approx. September 22 to December 19, 2008
Approximate Spring Dates:
Application Deadline – October 1
Departure – Approx. January 27, 2009
Orientation – Approx. January 30, 2009
Program Dates – Approx. February 2 to June 19, 2009
Approximate Program Cost (to be paid to Canisius):
Canisius tuition ($13,550), study abroad fee ($528.50) and mandatory health insurance (approx. $136 for fall & $170 for spring). Additional costs paid directly by the student include living accommodations in a residence hall (estimated at approx. 300 euros or about $480 per month), board, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses. Students will need to pay a housing deposit upon reservation.
For matriculated Canisius students only, 100 percent of Canisius College scholarships and grants will be applied to your program costs. Program cost subject to currency fluctuation.
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