pre arrival guide 2021

3 The diploma is granted with one of the following grades of merit on the basis of the overall end result. Satisfaction: final total between 50 and 64 out of 100 Distinction: final total between 65 and 74 out of 100 Great distinction: final total between 75 and 84 out of 100 Greatest distinction: final total of 85 or more out of 100 LANGUAGE COURSES Belgium has three official languages: Dutch (Flemish), French and German. Antwerp is in the Flemish part of Belgium, where Dutch is the lingua franca. Learning a new language is an exciting challenge! The university offers online language courses to all students via Altissia. After enrolment you can sign up for Altissia for only €10 per year. Learn Dutch, French, German, Italian and English at various levels and at your own pace. The university’s language centre Linguapolis organises various language courses. To really appreciate and enjoy your stay in Antwerp, we recommend taking a Dutch language course. The language course does not only provide a linguistic and cultural preparation; it is also an excellent opportunity to socialise with other international students and to make new friends. E-LEARNING E-learning plays a significant role within the university. Lectures and seminars only account for part of a class. Education is also offered through the electronic learning environment Blackboard in the form of assignments, tests, exercises, group work and question time via a forum. The teaching staff use Blackboard for all official communication and to distribute course materials. A University of Antwerp login and password is required touseBlackboard,which is receivedduring enrolment at the Registrar’s Office. This login and password also gives you access to your UAntwerp email address, where all official communication from the University is sent to. Once here, you will also be introduced to the Student information system Antwerp (SisA), which is the digital heart of educational administration at the University of Antwerp. You can use SisA to update your contact details, manage or review your academic path (including study programme, timetable and results) and check any outstanding tuition fees. EDUCATION AND EXAMS UAntwerp is a firm believer in student-centred learning. We start from the premise that all students have the desire to learn and further their knowledge. Our educational programmes are designed to support and activate this desire. Studying means taking responsibility and making a commitment, but it is also a social process where you learn from others, both from lecturers and classmates. We focus on competence-oriented education. In addition to knowledge and insight, these competences also include specific skills and attitudes. Flanders has a tradition of oral examinations, often with written preparation. Written and multiple choice exams are also frequent. Exams can be supplemented by the continuous assessment of student participation in class or replaced by essays or presentations. Students are allowed to sit an examination for a course twice a year. First session examinations are held at the end of the semester. Second session examinations (resits) take place at the end of August and at the beginning of September. Essential in-flight reading: UAntwerp’s education and examination regulations! LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION English is the communication language for international students at the University of Antwerp. Though your courses might be taught in English, on campus and online you’ll still come across Dutch on a daily basis as this is the general language of communication at the university. The academic year starts on Monday 27 September 2021