Welcome to Antwerp

Antwerp is a true metropolis with a creative and entrepreneurial vibe, ideal for students. Neighbourhoods such as the Universiteitsbuurt, the Ossenmarkt and Zuid exude a student atmosphere and offer a vibrant fashion, cultural and nightlife scene. Whether you’re shopping on the Meir, hunting for vintage finds in Kloosterstraat or having a picnic in the Stadspark, as a student in Antwerp you can effortlessly combine your studies with the best the city has to offer. If you choose an Upkot student room in Antwerp, you’ll be right in the heart of it all.

Antwerp is the ultimate student city. The Ossenmarkt is the very heart of Antwerp’s student life, with cosy cafés such as De Salamander and Café Barbier. There are also plenty of student societies and events throughout the academic year, so there’s always something going on. Do you live in an Upkot student room in Antwerp? Then you’re always right at the heart of student life.

Antwerp is very easy to reach, with several train stations including Antwerp Central, Antwerp-Berchem and Antwerp-South. Once in the city, you can get around easily using the tram and bus network, by bike or on foot. This makes it ideal for students, as you can get anywhere quickly and easily from your student accommodation in Antwerp.

From concerts at the Lotto Arena and films at Kinepolis to museums such as the MAS, sports at Park Spoor Noord or a night out in 't Eilandje – as a student in Antwerp, you’re spoilt for choice.