Discover Antwerp

DISCOVER ANTWERP

Growing student metropolis

Antwerp is not your average student city, but a buzzing metropolis with 500,000 inhabitants and as many as 172 different nationalities. Meanwhile 55,000 students are mingling into this mix effortlessly. No closed-off student bubble here, since in Antwerp, this is real-life studying.

In recent years the student population has increased considerably, together with the city. Since 2009 it has expanded by 38%, which makes us the fastest growing student city of Flanders. Antwerp students are everywhere and live and study amongst the Antwerp natives. That’s what makes Antwerp an atypical student city.

Student Guide Antwerp

Feel like exploring this atypical student city even more? You can! An editorial team of students roamed through the city in search of the best spots, from which our now indispensable Student maps are founded. You will read about the coolest picnic spots or ideal date spots in the heart of Antwerp to get to know the city even better. Swing by GATE15 and get your copy!

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

There is no univocal answer to this question. Many cultural centres, houses and museums in Antwerp provide student discounts, but this may vary per location. Surf to the website of the one you’d like to visit, you’re bound to find info on those student discounts. Don’t forget to always bring your student card!

TIHE TEAM’S TIP!

“When you think of Belgium, you think of chocolate. Did you know that you can snort chocolate at Paleis op de Meir on a weekday? It’s a crazy rollercoaster that you definitely have to experience once in your lifetime.”

Geneviève

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In addition, Emilia from our fixed team is specialized in anything cultural or event-related.

Emilia