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14 Takeaways From My Study Abroad Experience In Germany (Part 1)
Yana Immis
KdG University of Applied Sciences and Arts - Study In Antwerp
Yana Immis
Karel de Grote University of Applied Sciences & Arts is located in Antwerp, Belgium. The university has been founded in 1995 and currently has more than 13,000 enrolled students. It is the largest University of Applied Sciences & Arts in Antwerp.
Study at KdG, here is why:
In this school, you will be part of a truly international community.
A mix of local and international students: you will get to know the Belgians!
Guest lectures by professors and professionals from all over the world
Work-ready!
Lecturers with real-world business experience
A network of 3,000+ partner companies and organizations
Internships (two to four months)
Entrepreneurs Centre – supported 110 student start-ups with coaching, infrastructure, networks and communication in 2018/2019
Last year 100% of job-seeking Business Management alumni working within three months of graduation
Tolerant and welcoming admission criteria: English B2 (IELTS 6.0) and secondary school diploma (for Bachelor)
Very affordable tuition fees (twice less than German private universities)
Study in Belgium, here is why:
Foreign students have permission to work while studying 20 hours a week
Blocked Account is not mandatory!
To speed up your visa process, you can transfer your living expenses in advance to university. Get your visa within 19 working days!
Visa is given for 1 year from the Belgian Consulate nearest to you!
Attention! Visa extension highly depends on your academic performance. Do not underestimate your studies and focus on your full-time degree program. The better your grades and involvement with the school the better chances are to secure yourself a job after graduation!
Living expenses in Antwerp are on the European average
The average personal expenses are about 850 euros per month. This includes accommodation, meals, study materials and travelling in Flanders
A myriad of Accommodation options is available
Some institutions offer accommodation at about 400 euros per month. Renting a studio flat is more expensive.
University highly assists students in finding the perfect accommodation option!
Amsterdam, Paris and London all within easy reach
English, Dutch, French and Flemish languages are widely used - a possibility to master several European languages while doing 1 degree!
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Study in Antwerp, here is why:
Vibrant student city
Home to the second largest port in Europe
Diamond capital of the world
Heart of Europe
Thriving fashion industry
Cultural heritage
There are 44,000 students. On a total of 511,000 inhabitants, that's a lot!
KdG Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission
Karel de Grote University of Applied Sciences & Arts (KdG) supports sustainable development: for students, staff, and society. In mutual interaction, based upon an inviting learning, living and working environment. To always get the best out of everyone, and to strive for excellence together.
Vision
Karel de Grote University of Applied Sciences & Arts (KdG) creates challenging and motivating tailor-made learning contexts. For anyone who wants to develop into a professional with personality.
KdG educates and guides students so they discover and develop their talents, and acquire the necessary competencies to deliver a contribution to society. Self-conscious, with a sense of responsibility and valued by society.
The school encourages the staff to continue to grow both on a personal and professional level. KdG is a versatile organization.
Values
As a value-driven organization KdG opts for:
student-oriented actions
achieving results
collaborating with confidence
committing ourselves to a better world
sustainable innovation.
KdG Bachelor & Master Programs
All programs are all about getting you work-ready
Bachelor programs contain mandatory internship in the last semester (in a company of your choice, country of your choice unless you would like to start your own business, which KdG actively assists with
3 Bachelor programs (cost only 6240.50 Euro per year)
Bachelor’s degrees
Applied Computer Science
Multimedia & Creative Technologies
International Business Management with specializations:
Global Business
Global Supply Chain Management
International Entrepreneurship
1 Master program (cost only 6112,80 Euro per year)
Master of Arts in Visual Arts with – Sint Lucas Antwerpen School of Arts
More About KdG Programs
Applied Computer Science
Professional bachelor of Applied Computer Science
For whom?
Logic puzzles intrigue you. Strong spatial reasoning and an eye for discerning patterns, meaning you can rattle off sudoku or game of Tetris with ease. You remain unfazed when it comes to problem-solving – it is a chance for critical and creative thought and conveying complex ideas, simply.
After graduation
University trains you as a full stack developer who can take on projects in artificial intelligence, data management, front end, and back end. This skillset is sought by a wide range of sectors.
Or perhaps you want to continue your studies with a master’s degree in computer science?
International Business Management
Professional bachelor of International Business Management*
For whom?
You want the world to be your daily working environment.
International trade and cooperation fascinate you. Live up to your expectations, from your desk in your home country, or while travelling to clients and business partners around the world.
Whatever your age is, you are strongly motivated to choose the path of international business.
And after you have graduated?
As a professional, you can become a key figure in an international environment – any place in the world is possible – or strengthen local businesses in your home country.
Jobs after graduation
Executive international procurement - Supply chain administrator - Assistant international sales - Supply chain planner - Junior account manager - Junior operations manager - Junior client relationship manager - Assistant freight forwarder - Sales back office manager - Assistant international HR management - International customer service executive - International payroll administrator - International customer support officer - HR assistant - Administrator international projects - Assistant warehouse manager - Sales representative - Inventory controller - Assistant international marketing - Dispatcher - E-commerce account manager - Order administrator - Administrator international tenders - Account executive - International telesales officer - Credit collector - Paralegal assistant - Assistant business intelligence - Junior trader - Junior accountant… among others…
Multimedia & Creative Technologies
Professional bachelor of Multimedia & Creative Technologies*
For whom?
Innovation excites you and you are always on the lookout for breakthroughs in media tech. You are digital whiz, able to suss out gaps in the market with your entrepreneurial instinct. You are an ideas person who creates – turning designs into prototypes. You enjoy connecting things and are driven by the prospect of bringing technology and people closer together.
After Graduation
Jobs such as a digital strategist, innovation manager, growth hacker, digital transformer, creative technologist, solution architect, digital product designer are just some of possible careers you could pursue.
Or perhaps you want to continue with your studies? Then a master’s degree in industrial or electrical engineering or product design are also potential options.
Master in Visual Arts
Don’t consider this master’s program as the last stop of your education. It is the first step in your professional future.
Your education doesn’t determine who you can or should become, it helps you to make that choice yourself. Here you further develop your voice and your work, tailored to your ambitions and in relationship to the way you want to be engaged within the society.
PART 1 : MASTER PROJECT – 30 credits
Half of the year’s credits are focused on the development of your practical work. The master program at Sint Lucas Antwerpen offers four different trajectories to choose from.
PART 2 : THEORY & REFLECTION – 21 credits
This part of the Master’s program represents a total of 21 credits and consists of two elements, namely critical studies, and an academic paper.
PART 3 : PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE – 9 credits
The remaining 9 credits are represented by the third Master’s part. This section also consists of two parts, namely “self-organization and self-orientation” and “sustainable career development”.
Interested to study here? Fill out the Application Form to start. Make sure to choose KdG University of Applied Sciences and Arts in the list of choices.
In the meantime, you can already start collecting all the necessary admission documents to have them sent to my e-mail: info@yanaimmis.com
Benefits of applying through my website to KdG University of Applied Sciences and Arts Antwerp
Low application fee (reimbursed after acceptance)
Priority application treatment
Rolling admission deadlines
Fast profile check
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