The University of Antwerp (Universiteit Antwerpen) is a young and dynamic Belgian university. It is characterised by its high standards in education, internationally competitive research and entrepreneurial approach. It was founded in 2003 after the merger of the three universities of Antwerp. The university's roots go back to 1852. It has 9 faculties, more than 20,000 students (+1,280 PhD students), and around 5,500 staff members. It hosts 5 centres of excellence: Nanostructures, Molecular Neurogenetics, Environmental Studies, Social Policy, Evaluation of Vaccination. Education is student-centred and competency-based. It offers 3-year Bachelor programmes (180 ECTS) and 1-year or 2-year Master programmes (60 or 120 ECTS). Part of the Antwerp University Association (AUHA).