Introduction

Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen is a non-profit public higher education institution located in Antwerp, Belgium. It was formed by the merger of Artesis Hogeschool Antwerpen and Plantijn Hogeschool in 1995.

Overview

Number of students: 8000-8999 students.

Number of faculty: 1000-1499 academic staff.

History

Artesis Hogeschool Antwerpen: Once an important college in the Flemish region of Belgium, it has campuses in Antwerp, Mechelen, Lier and Turnhout. In 2013, some of its departments, such as Design Science and Engineering, were incorporated into the University of Antwerp, while other departments merged with Plantijn Hogeschool to form Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen.

Plantijn Hogeschool: Also a university college in Belgium, located in Antwerp, it is part of the Antwerp University Association (AUHA) and merged with Artesis Hogeschool Antwerpen in 2013.

Establishment time

1995.

School strength

Faculty: The school has a considerable number of professional teachers who can provide students with professional teaching and guidance in multiple fields.

Teaching resources: As a member of the Antwerp University Association, it can share certain educational resources. In addition, the school cooperates closely with local enterprises and institutions to provide students with internship and practice opportunities to enhance their employment competitiveness.

Nature of the institution

Public non-profit higher education institution.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' practical ability and professional quality, emphasizing the combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application, so that students can better adapt to the needs of society and the workplace, and lay a solid foundation for students' future career development.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: covering multiple disciplines such as health and welfare, management and communication, education and training, science and technology.

Key laboratories: No particularly famous key laboratories have been found in the school, but some majors of the school, such as biomedical laboratory technology, will be equipped with corresponding professional laboratories for students to conduct practical operations and scientific research activities.

Faculty

The school consists of four faculties and two art schools, including the Faculty of Health and Welfare, the Faculty of Management and Communication, the Faculty of Education and Training, the Faculty of Science and Technology, the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp, and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp.

Ranking

According to data from a university ranking website, its domestic ranking in Belgium is 20, the world ranking is 8533, the influence ranking is 5046, the openness ranking is 7420, and the excellence ranking is 7190.

Expenses

The undergraduate tuition fee for local students starts at US$1,051 per year, and the master's tuition fee is US$1,051 per year.

The minimum undergraduate tuition fee for foreign students is US$946 per year. USD.

Campus

Campus distribution: The school has seven campuses, all located in Antwerp, including Meistraat Campus, Lange Nieuwstraat Campus, Spoor Noord - Noorderplaats Campus, Kronenburg Campus, Spoor Noord - Ellermanstraat Campus, De Singel - Desguinlei 25 Campus, Mutsaard Campus, Keizerstraat Campus, Zuid Campus, etc.

Campus facilities: There are learning facilities such as libraries on campus for students to study and relax.