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Overview
Key facts
- The key characteristics of our Preparatory one-year programme: Dutch as a Foreign Language in an Academic Context programme at the University of Antwerp are interaction, a result-orientation approach and high student engagement.
- The one year programme Dutch as a Foreign Language in an Academic Context is aimed at non-Dutch-speaking students who want to prepare to enter higher education in Dutch.
- The programme consists of a combination of five language acquisition levels and three modules designed to deepen participants’ knowledge: Academic Study Skills; Culture, Politics and Social Relations; and Dutch Phonetics and Pronunciation.
Accreditation
All study programmes at the University of Antwerp received accredidation from NVAO (Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation).
Programme Structure
Course include:
- Within language acquisition, we start at absolutebeginner-level and finish at Level 5, with theInteruniversity Test for Dutch as a Foreign Languageserving as the final exam.
- Passing this exam meansstudents comply with the language requirements forhigher education and can enrol to study in Dutch at aFlemish university or university college.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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- Starting
- Apply before , International
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More details
Do you need a student visa? Start the visa process as soon as possible, and submit your application by 1 March. Check the programme's website
Language
Partially taught in Dutch, Partially taught in English
Credits
60 ECTS
- A full-time one-year study programme amounts to 60 ECTS credits (30 ECTS credits per semester), which implies a student workload of about 1500 to 1800 hours.
- One ECTS credit stands for 25 to 30 hours of work including contact hours, preparatory work, study and assessment.
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Antwerpen, Belgium
Disciplines
German and Scandinavian studiesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- You need intermediate knowledge of English,corresponding to level CEFR B1. Native speakersof English and students who attended a secondaryschool where the language of instruction wasEnglish, must have experience of studying aEuropean language as a foreign language.
- TheLinguapolis teaching method is based on theassumption that students are familiar with foreignlanguage learning.
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Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents6625 EUR / year≈ 6625 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals4895 EUR / year≈ 4895 EUR / year
Living costs
Antwerpen
Belgium
787 - 1230 EUR / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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