Living in Antwerp

Student housing

If you want to look for a cozy place to stay in Antwerp, you have to look on Kotweb. Student accommodation in Dutch is called a ‘kot’. On the website you can find the right kot for your specific needs. You can also join Facebook groups like ‘kot in Antwerpen’. Make sure to look for a kot with a green quality label. This means that the student accommodation is certified by the city of Antwerp.

student housing and costs

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Transportation

We’ll have to gatekeep our Antwerp hotspots for a litter longer, because you should know how to get there first. The city is very big on mobility, so your transportation options are endless.

Transportation options

Student Jobs

The life of a student comes with many expenses, so it’s never a bad idea to look for a student job.

Student Jobs

Photo © Stad Antwerpen

Photo © Stad Antwerpen

Physical Health

When you’re in need of a doctor during your stay in Antwerp, you should check studentarts-net. It is a network of doctors for students.

Studentarts-net

Mental health

Sometimes, the adventure of studying abroad can become a bit overwhelming. Don’t worry, it’s perfectly normal.
Ìf you’re experiencing stress or any other mental health issues, it’s important to look for the right solution. The website of psy-net contains all the information you need about how to look for psychological help in Antwerp.
Moodspace is a website filled with tips and tricks for students on how to overcome your fears and worries. Some important emergency hot lines are also listed here.
These are the specific webpages about mental health for each institution:

The University of Antwerp
AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts *
KdG University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Antwerp Maritime Academy *

Note:* Use Google Translate in Chrome to translate the AP and Antwerp Maritime Academy webpages, as they only exist in Dutch.