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Feel at home in Antwerp: 5 reasons why students love this city

KdG University of Applied Sciences and Arts

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Imagine making new friends from around the world. Getting a quality education that sets you up for your career. And living in a place that both inspires and helps you to realise your potential.

Antwerp is a super-cool, dynamic city that ticks all the boxes of a capital, but it鈥檚 more cosy!

International. Innovative. Stylish. This is a city of opportunity. And it鈥檚 excellent value for money.

Read the 5 key reasons why Antwerp is a top destination for globally-minded students:

1. Join a strong international community

鈥淲hen it comes to people, I鈥檓 happy to say I鈥檝e found an amazing collective of students and made friends from all around the world鈥. Applied Computer Science student, Alex.

In Antwerp you鈥檒l meet and study with people from every continent. 50000 students, 175 nationalities. As a port city and a melting pot of culture, you鈥檒l fit right in. Maybe you鈥檒l even bump into someone from your own town. That鈥檚 always nice too!

Here you can share and gain perspectives and begin your new network. From the classroom to clubs, when enjoying your hobbies or exploring the city鈥檚 diverse neighborhoods, you鈥檒l be part of a globally-minded community. Everyone is welcome!

2. Give yourself excellent career opportunities

鈥淚 encourage you to trust the road because it will lead you to what you truly want to do.鈥 So says Global Supply Chain Management graduate, Raluca.

Antwerp is the heart of an economically vibrant region – in Flanders, Belgium. As the second largest port in Europe, this famous city built on trade is a home for international business. Both multinationals, and innovative new start-ups thrive here. So, the career opportunities for graduates are wide and varied. And a bonus fact: If you鈥檙e from outside Europe and you want to start your career here,  you get a year鈥檚 stayback visa to find work!

As a KdG student you鈥檒l already get a taste for working life on your internship and during company visits. Your professional networking? That starts from week one! And who knows which new connection or conversation will help you on your road to what you truly want to do.

3. Benefit from the thriving start-up scene

鈥淭he idea of building something by myself, and making a difference doing it is what I am very excited about.鈥 Thiago, International Entrepreneur.

Antwerp is a hotspot for entrepreneurs. Initiatives such as TAKEOFFANTWERP support young people by helping them turn their ideas into successful ventures. There are plenty of networking opportunities. And even if starting your own business doesn鈥檛 seem like your thing, the positivity and innovation that comes from this start-up ecosystem will be excellent inspiration for your future. Ask us about KdG鈥檚 own award-winning Entrepreneur鈥檚 centre: a dedicated service that can help you launch your new business – as soon as you鈥檙e ready! Dreams are literally built here.

4. Enjoy the good life: a city of style and culture

鈥淎ntwerp is a big city but with  a really cosy village vibe鈥 explains Multimedia student Alex.

Famous for fashion, super-stylish, it鈥檚 got everything you need. But it doesn鈥檛 overwhelm. Walk along cobblestone streets, meet friends in one of your favourite spots, grab that new outfit from a vintage store. As a student, you need the time to relax and discover. It鈥檚 all part of the experience. From beautiful parks to world-renowned museums the unique blend of old and new pull people from far and wide to Antwerp.

And we can鈥檛 forget the food. From classic Belgian chips (frites) and waffles to pretty much any world cuisine you can imagine in this eclectic city, all the fuel you need for your brain – and your soul  – is here!

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5. Get great value for money

Last but not least, let鈥檚 talk money. Studying an international programme in Antwerp means accessing high quality education at a fraction of the cost of other popular international study destinations. The city offers affordable tuition fees, and living costs of +/- 1000EUR per month. It鈥檚 an increasingly attractive option for students (and parents) who seek quality without breaking the bank.

And for overall value: Future-proof skills + work experience + timeless memories with your new friends + Belgian chocolate + ready-made job opportunities = YOU DO THE MATH!

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Find out more about the English-taught degree programmes at KdG in the international city of Antwerp.

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鈥淲e may be heading in different directions, but the foundation we’ve built together will always connect us.鈥 Paul, Applied Computer Science graduate.

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