At a glance

Location Antwerp, Belgium

Erasmus Code ANTWERP59

Students Approx. 10, 000

Campuses Locations across Antwerp

Available places 2

Placement duration 1 semester (Spring)

Subject links Illustration, Fine Art

Taught Language Dutch (English widely spoken). Exchange programme in English.

Language support Optional Dutch language course

Term dates Mid-January—June

Website

https://www.sintlucasantwerpen.be/english/who-we-are-art-design-and-jewellery

Description Karel de Grote university college was established in

1994 from the unification of thirteen former catholic

university colleges in the city of Antwerp. The

Faculty of Art and Design (Sint Lucas Antwerpen) is

the University’s smallest faculty with 400 students,

10% of whom choose to study abroad, and 16% of

whom are incoming Erasmus students, and many of

whom are actively involved in the college’s Erasmus

Student Network.

Surrounding Area Antwerp itself is a large, historic city with impressive

architecture and a population of over 500,000. It is

has a strong reputation for fashion, is the home of

the great artist Rubens and is well known for its role

in the trade of diamonds.

Antwerp is very well located in the heart of Belgium,

with good connections to art cities like Paris, Berlin

and Amsterdam.

Accommodation Students in Flanders usually rent rooms in shared

student houses that typically cost between €300-

400/month.

KdG’s website recommends students use Kotweb to

find a room: www.studentkotweb.be

How to apply When successfully selected by UWE and nominated

to Sint Lucas Antwerpen you will need to provide:

Completed application form

Motivation Letter

CV and Portfolio (digital/post)

Application deadline: 15th of November

Further information See website:

https://www.sintlucasantwerpen.be/international/in

coming-students

Sint Lucas Antwerpen

(Karel de Grote University College)