Overview

In this unique, multidisciplinary Social-Economic Sciences programme at University of Antwerp you develop competences related to sociology, business and economics.

In the first year, the programme’s broad curriculum will introduce you to several different fields, helping you to discover where your interests lie.

In the second and third year you get to pursue one of the four majors:

Business Economics

Economic Analysis

Social-economic Analysis

Sociological Analysis

Let's shape the future

After your Bachelor’s programme, you can enrol on one of our English Master’s programmes in Economic Policy, Political Science or Business Economics. If you are proficient in Dutch, there are a number of Dutch Master’s programmes you could also consider.

Graduates occupy decision-making positions which have a strong impact on society. They are consultants, managers, academics and advisors who work for international NGOs, start-ups, governments, banks, consultancies, accounting firms, etc.

Accreditation

All study programmes at the University of Antwerp received accredidation from NVAO (Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Societies: Facts & Challenges

Social and Economic Philosophy

European Integration

Social psychology

Sociological Theory

Microeconomics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Antwerpen, Belgium

Disciplines

Economics Sociology

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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

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80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to enrol in an academic Bachelor programme, you need to have (at least) a secondary school degree which entitles you to enrol in a comparable programme in a university of the country in which the degree was conferred.

In case an entrance examination is applicable in your home country, the results of this examination will also be taken into account. In some cases, additional conditions may apply such as minimum scores for certain subjects.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

4300 EUR / year

≈ 4300 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1181 EUR / year

≈ 1181 EUR / year

Additional Details

for 60 credits

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

The University of Antwerp directly participates in the selection process of certain scholarship programmes (Scholarships with UAntwerp participation). In addition students can also check if they are eligible for external funding opportunities (External scholarships). Scholarships are available for Bachelor, Master, PhD or for shorter stay programmes.

Do check with the Belgian embassy in your country whether they have any funding options.

Note that the tuition fee for most of UAntwerp's study programmes is reasonable when compared internationally. The cost of living for students in Belgium is about €16,000 per year.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

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Accreditation

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Antwerpen

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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