Location

Antwerp, Belgium

Program Description

Students will receive instruction from University of Antwerp faculty members at the University facilities in Antwerp, Belgium.

Location Description

The city of Antwerp has a variety of things to offer visitors of every age and with every interest. Chosen as the "Cultural Capital of Europe" in 1993, Antwerp is a city with a distinctive charm, impressing its visitors with its magnificent buildings, historic monuments, and art museums. Students will stay in a hotel near the historic University of Antwerp, with many nearby options for fine shopping, dining, entertainment, and sight-seeing. The historic train station allows easy access to many great cities in Belgium as well as in countries nearby, such as Amsterdam, Paris and Dusseldorf. While Flemish is the official language in Antwerp, English is spoken everywhere. 

Director

Nevin Cavusoglu | cavusonx@jmu.edu | Economics

Accommodations

Students will be housed in a hotel located a short distance from their classes. Breakfast and WiFi are included.

Students will be responsible for their own meals other than breakfast. There are various restaurants and grocery stores proximate to housing and classes.

Additional Items to Consider

The curriculum is consistent with the curriculum presented in the States, but the instruction will be from Antwerp faculty members.

COVID-19 Location Information:

Each country has different requirements upon entry with regard to COVID-19. Please check this website for the most up-to-date information on what is required for the country (or countries) that are part of this program. Please note that this changes often, so we encourage you to check back frequently.

Applicant Criteria

Applicants must have a GPA minimum of 2.0

Course Prerequisites: ECON 200 and ECON 201
 
Program is open to Juniors and Seniors only