University of Antwerp Preparatory one-year program: Dutch as a Foreign Language in an Academic Context
University of Antwerp

University of Antwerp

Preparatory one-year program: Dutch as a Foreign Language in an Academic Context

Antwerp, Belgium

Preparatory Program

1 year

Dutch

Full time

Sep 2026

On-Campus

* 4,895 euros for EEA students | 6,625 euros for non-EEA students (includes all teaching materials) (subject to yearly revision)

Key Summary

    About : This one-year preparatory program focuses on teaching Dutch as a foreign language within an academic context. It aims to equip students with the language skills necessary for success in higher education. The curriculum integrates practical language use with academic learning, preparing students for further studies in Dutch-speaking environments.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates may pursue various career paths, including teaching, translation, and roles in international organizations. This program also prepares students for graduate studies in fields that require proficiency in Dutch and an understanding of the language's academic applications.

On the basis of scientific research and more than 25 years of experience Linguapolis, the language institute of the University of Antwerp, has developed methods to teach languages in an effective and motivating way. Our students are taught in stimulating environments and guided by highly skilled teachers. The key characteristics of our program are interaction, a result-orientation approach, and high student engagement.

The one year program Dutch as a Foreign Language in an Academic Context is aimed at non-Dutch-speaking students who want to prepare to enter higher education in Dutch. The program consists of a combination of five language acquisition levels and three modules designed to deepen participants’ knowledge: Academic Study Skills; Culture, Politics and Social Relations; and Dutch Phonetics and Pronunciation.

Read more on the institution's website