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Welcome to KdG! Your gateway to studying in Antwerp, Belgium
This is what you can expect from KdG University of Applied Sciences & Arts as an American student:
- 5 full degree programs in Business, IT, and Multimedia.
- High-quality, practical education at a leading University of Applied Sciences.
- A safe, vibrant European city to call home while pursuing your degree.
- Strong career prospects in Europe or beyond after graduation.
- Get support to take control of your future and make a difference.
If you're searching for a full degree program in Europe, you've come to the right place. Here, you'll find all the essential information to help you make an informed decision about studying at KdG and living in Antwerp.
Our full degree programs
Get your degree in just 3 years. These are the English-taught international bachelor’s degree programs at KdG. Discover the courses, who they are for, and the opportunities they can lead to after you graduate:
What is a University of Applied Sciences?
If you're considering studying in Europe, a University of Applied Sciences like KdG is very similar to a University College in the U.S. – offering a practical, career-focused education that prepares you for the real world. Here’s why this type of education could be the perfect fit for you:
- Real-world learning: the full degree programs at KdG are designed by industry experts to prepare you for a career within your preferred field.
- Industry-focused: just like a U.S. University College, our programs focus on practical skills in fields like Business, IT, and Multimedia.
- Career-ready: whether you have a clear career path or are still exploring, our programs equip you with skills that open up a wide range of job opportunities.
- Personalized support: at KdG, you’re not just a number. We provide personalized guidance to help you grow academically, personally, and professionally, ensuring you’re set up for success.
- A global experience: grow with colleagues from all over the world in a fun, friendly and state-of-the-art classroom.
At KdG, you’ll get the education, experience, and support you need to build a successful future. Ready to take the next step? Let’s make it happen!
Read more about the higher education in our region at the website of Study in Flanders
Why choose KdG?
KdG is a market-leading University of Applied Sciences & Arts in Belgium. Find us in the well-connected economic heartland of Europe.
- A well-established quality university – expert teaching staff deliver modern, student-centred education, and we partner with a wide international network
- A very diverse and welcoming community – accessible and inclusive
- Forward thinking – continually researching and evolving to stay innovative
- Results-oriented – continually striving to be the best
- Accredited – by the NVAO (Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders)
We strive to give students the chance to make a difference regardless of who they are, where they’re from or where they want to go. That’s KdG.
Career opportunities
KdG is a springboard to the future. After graduation, you are prepared to hit the ground running. Not only do you learn and apply the skills during your studies, but you will take advantage of a company internship to really experience work life in practice.
Go to our Alumni Success Stories page to read what some of our graduates are doing since graduation.
Chat with a student
KdG has volunteer student ambassadors for each program who are happy to talk to you to give you the inside info on the courses and about life at KdG.
Costs
- Tuition fee
An education at KdG is affordable and accessible, especially when compared to an education in English-speaking countries. It is about 7700 dollars for American and non-EEA students per academic year or 1200 for EEA students.
Check the tuition fee for our next academic year - Cost of living
Students in Antwerp can budget comfortably at around 1100 dollars per month for living costs. Of course circumstances and choices differ.
Check our guideline budgets
Antwerp - a perfectly placed student city
So you want to live and study in a new city, a new country? Why choose Antwerp?
Antwerp is a stunning, mini metropolis located at the heart of Europe. Here, you'll enjoy:
- A safe and welcoming environment.
- A top quality, yet affordable standard of living.
- World class Belgian healthcare.
- The unique vibe of one of Europe’s coolest cities.
- An environment rich in history, culture and economic strength.
Practical info: the essentials
KdG offers an International student service to support you with settling in and having everything in place. We will provide all the advice that you need on:
Student support is our focus from application through to graduation. Watch this short video from Remo of International Student Services and read up on the pre-arrival guide.
Housing
There are lots of great neighbourhoods for students in Antwerp.
Student housing is called a kot. A kot will cost 425-750 dollars per month (400-700 euros) – averaging $435 for a room with a shared bathroom and kitchen, and $550 for a studio with private facilities.
A holistic admissions process
We aim to keep this process as simple and painless as possible. As a student applying from outside the European Economic Area there are important dates for you to take into account.
Stay Informed
Communication is vital to make an informed choice. We strongly recommend that you:
We’re in this together and are excited about helping you take the right steps for your future.
Contact us
In addition to the above means of staying up to date, you can also reach our student advisers here: