Introduction

Hogere Zeevaartschool Antwerpen, also known as Antwerp Maritime Academy, is a non-profit public higher education institution located in Antwerp, Belgium. It was founded in 1834 and its history can be traced back to 1814. It is the only Flemish-speaking higher education institution in Belgium that can provide education in both countries.

Overview

Student size: It is a small-scale institution with a student population of 500-999.

Admission policy: The admission policy is relatively loose, with an admission rate of 100%, open to international students.

History

The history of the school can be traced back to the 14th century Antwerp navigation teaching. In 1814, Napoleon established the predecessor of the school in order to make Antwerp a base against Britain. In 1834 the school was "re-established" under Belgian regime, with the language of instruction initially being French and education being under the Ministry of Transport, as international maritime "rules of the road" were an important part of the curriculum.

During the interwar period the school was expanded due to the increase in motorised shipping and the addition of a Dutch-language department, and a new main building was constructed. Following federalisation in 1989, jurisdiction of the school was transferred to the Flemish Ministry of Education, but the Ministry of Transport retains control over the level and content of specific nautical subjects.

Founded

1834 Years.

School Strength

Teaching Staff: As a member of the Association of Antwerp University and Higher Education Institutions, the school has a strong teaching staff, and its teachers can provide professional teaching and guidance for students.

Teaching Resources: The school has advanced equipment, and its equipment and professional knowledge are not only used for bachelor's and master's training courses, but also available to third parties. In addition, the school will provide students with internship and practice opportunities to enhance their employment competitiveness.

Institutional Nature

A 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: The school mainly focuses on disciplines such as nautical science and ship engineering, and offers a variety of courses including bachelor's and master's degrees. The nautical science major is rich in content, covering knowledge at the level of industrial engineers such as language, (international) law, economics and medicine.

Key Laboratory: No particularly famous key laboratory has been found in the school, but the school is equipped with professional laboratories related to navigation for students to conduct practical operations and scientific research activities.

Department

The school has two departments, namely The Faculty of Marine Mechanical Engineering and the Faculty of Oceangoing Navigation have been transformed into Bachelor of Marine Mechanical Engineering (3 years) and Bachelor of Navigation (3 years) and Master of Navigation (+1 year) respectively after the introduction of Bachelor-Master structure.

Ranking

According to a university ranking website, it is ranked 39 in Belgium and 6473 in the world.

Fees

EU/EEA students: Undergraduate tuition fees are usually between 0-42,500 EUR/academic year, and Master tuition fees are between 0-56,000 EUR/academic year.

Non-EU/EEA students: Tuition fees are usually higher than EU students.

Campus

Location: The school is located in Noord Kasteel - Oost 6, Antwerp, 2030.

Campus Facilities: There is a library on campus, which provides a large number of scientific journals, books and online resources related to nautical science.