Overview

Programme details

The Erasmus Mundus Leading International Vaccinology Education (LIVE) programme at the University of Antwerp prepares you for a professional international career:

in big pharma vaccine manufacturers

or in small and medium enterprises specialised in R&D of vaccines

or in public organisations dealing with public health policy / clinic / research on vaccines

Graduates are also well prepared for doctorate research in Ph.D. programmes.

LIVE is a joint project between five European universities. LIVE students are moving in at least three different countries during the programme. They improve two foreign languages. English is the teaching language.

Accreditation

The programme received the Erasmus Mundus label from the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Immunology

Dynamics of innate and adaptive immunity

Functional anatomy of the immune system

Antigen recognition

Receptor signalling

Immunopathology

Mechanisms of immunopathology

Autoimmunity

Immunodeficiencies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

A full-time one-year study programme amounts to 60 ECTS credits (30 ECTS credits per semester), which implies a student workload of about 1500 to 1800 hours. One ECTS credit stands for 25 to 30 hours of work including contact hours, preparatory work, study and assessment.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Antwerpen, Belgium
Antwerpen, Belgium

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You can apply for admission to LIVE if you have a Bachelor’s degree of at least 180 ECTS credits in the fields of medical, veterinary or life sciences.

Applicants must submit official academic records of the last three years of study, plus a copy of any terminating or qualifying examination results or certificates.

Test of English as a Foreign Language

Additional supporting credentials required can be found on the LIVE website.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25000 EUR / year

≈ 25000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

25000 EUR / year

≈ 25000 EUR / year

Living costs

Antwerpen

Belgium

787 - 1230 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

The programme is funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union

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Overview

Programme details

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Antwerpen

Funding

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