KdG University of Applied Sciences and Arts

Key Highlights

• Operating Flemish university of applied sciences and arts with active 2026–2027 registration
• Established in its present form in 1995 through the merger of 13 Antwerp colleges
• Bachelor’s and master’s awards are verified; an institution-wide PhD level is not
• Teaching is distributed across subject-specific campuses in Antwerp and Hoboken

Student Life & Environment

Student life is urban and spread across multiple campuses rather than centered on a residential campus. KdG’s international onboarding service supports students from acceptance through arrival and during their studies. The official onboarding hub links to visa and solvency information, accommodation, insurance, residence registration, local transport, banking, welcoming days, budgeting, sport, and ways to connect with other students. It also identifies Student Services as an ongoing contact point. KdG does not own student accommodation. Students normally rent privately, often choosing a Belgian student room known as a kot. The institution recommends beginning the search as soon as a degree student receives a conditional enrolment letter, noting that many rooms become available during May, June, and July. It directs students to Kotweb, whose listings and labels can help them check housing quality and safety compliance. Campus proximity should be part of the decision because some technology students divide their time between Hoboken and Campus Zuid. On-campus services include libraries, food and coffee outlets at selected campuses, study guidance, student representation, Canvas, Wi-Fi, and other digital services. International onboarding also advertises welcoming activities and links to a student union and sport access. These services provide practical support, but students should expect to organize their own housing, household arrangements, and commute within Antwerp.

Location & Surroundings

KdG is based in Antwerp, Belgium, with teaching locations in the city and in Hoboken, which is part of the Antwerp municipality. Campus Groenplaats serves English-taught Applied Computer Science and International Business Management students from a central location. Multimedia and Creative Technologies uses Campus Hoboken and Campus Zuid, with KdG indicating that most of that programme’s lessons take place in Hoboken. The location offers access to a large urban student-housing market, cultural activity, shops, services, and regional transport, but the experience varies by campus. Campus Hoboken sits outside the central area. KdG’s transport guidance places Antwerpen-Zuid railway station about four kilometres from that campus and suggests transferring to a bicycle or public transport; nearby tram and bus stops provide additional connections. Students studying at more than one location should budget time for cross-city travel. Accommodation choices should therefore follow the confirmed programme campus, not simply an Antwerp city-center preference. The institution suggests central or southern neighborhoods for students who need to reach both Campus Zuid and Hoboken. Cycling and public transport are practical components of daily life, while parking and Antwerp’s low-emission-zone rules can make routine car use less convenient at some locations.

Costs & Career Outcomes

Tuition depends on academic year, programme, credit load, nationality or residence category, and eligibility for Flemish fee reductions. A reliable institution-wide 2026–2027 amount for every student category was not exposed on the accessible official pages, so applicants should use KdG’s current tuition calculator or fee page for their exact programme and status. Older published figures should not be treated as current. Course materials, travel, technology requirements, and programme activities may create additional costs beyond tuition. Housing is a separate private-market expense because KdG has no residences. Its accommodation page gives indicative Antwerp averages of €410 per month for a room with shared facilities, €515 for a private studio, and €675 for an apartment, plus roughly €40 monthly for utilities and internet depending on the contract. The page does not identify an applicable academic year for those estimates, so they are planning references rather than guaranteed 2026 prices. Students should also budget for deposits, insurance, food, local transport, study materials, and immigration-related financial requirements. Career preparation is built into the applied programmes through practical assignments and employer contact. International Business Management includes company visits and an internship, while an official Applied Computer Science graduate account describes meeting an employer through a KdG internship event. These examples show structured exposure to professional settings, but they do not establish placement rates or starting salaries. Prospective students should compare each programme’s internship format, graduate competencies, and likely language requirements in the Belgian labor market.