Antwerp University Association Explained

The Antwerp University Association (in Dutch: Associatie Universiteit & Hogescholen Antwerpen or AUHA) is a Belgian association for higher education, with members located primarily in Antwerp. The leading institute is the University of Antwerp.

Introduction

The association was founded on September 1, 2003 by 5 founding members.Typical aspects^[1] of the Antwerp Association are:

• regional concentration
• confederal organisation
• active pluralism
• several unique courses (f.e. dance, nautic sciences, new product development)
• large concentration of courses in arts and culture (visual arts, cultural management, dance, drama, filmstudies, music, theatre).

Members

• University of Antwerp, with campuses in Antwerp & Wilrijk
• Artesis Hogeschool Antwerpen, with campuses in Antwerp, Merksem, Lier & Turnhout
• Hogere Zeevaartschool Antwerpen, located in Antwerp
• Karel de Grote-Hogeschool, with campuses in Antwerp, Hoboken & Borgerhout
• Plantijn Hogeschool, with campuses in Antwerp & Boom

External links

• Antwerp University Association (Dutch/Flemish)

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Notes and References

1. http://www.auha.be/main.aspx?c=.AUHA&n=73280 AUHA website