Overview

Explore Europe with all our partner universities in this joint bachelor programme. Gain skills in environmental science, social responsibility, urban sustainable development, policy-making, and research. Customise your curriculum to match your interests and career goals.

Unique and innovative

In a world shaped by rapid urbanisation, both cities and rural areas are vital for a sustainable future. The joint Bachelor in Urban Sustainability Studies , designed by the Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE) Alliance, offers an innovative, interdisciplinary education to tackle real-life challenges head-on. Customise your learning path, explore diverse landscapes, and lead the way in urban sustainability across Europe with YUFE!

Over three dynamic years, you will shape your learning journey to match your strengths and interests. The first year covers essential skills at your starting university. In the second and third years, you personalise your studies through YUFE minors and study at two to three different universities across Europe. The programme culminates in a dissertation to showcase your expertise. You finish the Bachelor with a degree awarded by seven European Universities.

Throughout your bachelor’s programme, you work internationally with students, teachers, and businesses to address real-world issues in a creative, international and interactive setting. With input from 10 European universities, each a YUFE partner (seven Degree Awarding Partners and three Mobility Partners), the programme offers a diverse curriculum that explores sustainability issues in urban and rural settings.

More information is available on https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/study/programmes/all-programmes/urban-sustainability-studies/about-the-programme/.

Accreditation

UAntwerp, which was founded in 2003, scores extremely well in Young University Rankings

Times Higher Education Millennials 2020 - Rank 5
Times Higher Education Young University Ranking 2024 - Rank 12
QS 50 under 50 2021 - Rank 20

More information about UAntwerp's international rankings is available on https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/about-uantwerp/organisation/facts-figures-rankings/rankings/.

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Programme Structure

In your first year with YUFE, you'll begin your bachelor's studies at your chosen university to build a common foundation in urban sustainability through a mix of on-site and online courses.

Continuing your studies, you can personalise your curriculum, depending on your three chosen minors. At least two of these minors will have to be taken at a partner university, allowing you to travel to a minimum of two partner universities.

You’ll round off your academic profile with a bachelor's thesis and your choice of elective courses at your starting university.

After completing this programme, you can choose from several master's programmes at the University of Antwerp, at our partner universities or all over Europe.

More information is available on https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/study/programmes/all-programmes/urban-sustainability-studies/about-the-programme/study-programme/.

Audience

Are you ready to take control of your education? An open curriculum is the perfect opportunity for students who crave flexibility, creativity, and autonomy in their academic journey. Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting approach to learning.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

More information is on https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/study/programmes/all-programmes/urban-sustainability-studies/about-the-programme/enrolment-tuition-fees/.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Antwerpen, Belgium
Antwerpen, Belgium
Antwerpen, Belgium
Antwerpen, Belgium
Antwerpen, Belgium

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Language Studies General Studies

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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

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

You can apply for the Bachelor in Urban Sustainability Studies if you have at least a secondary education degree which entitles you to enrol in a comparable programme in a university of the country in which the degree was conferred.

For Belgian students this is a secondary education diploma of the Flemish-speaking, French-speaking or German-speaking communities in Belgium.

More information is on https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/study/programmes/all-programmes/urban-sustainability-studies/about-the-programme/admission-criteria/.

Work experience

Not applicable

Technological requirements

Not applicable

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Antwerp and/or in Belgium, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

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Tuition Fee

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International

3100 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3100 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

1157 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1157 EUR per year during 36 months.

- EEA member states: 288 euro + 13.8 euro/credit, or 1157 euro for 60 credits

- non-EEA member states): 400 euro + 45 euro/credit, or 3100 euro for 60 credits

Living costs for Antwerpen

787 - 1230 EUR /month

Living costs

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.

More information is available on https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/study/scholarships/.

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