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International Class Real Estate

Type

Exchange

Timing

Spring Semester

During this international semester, the focus is on two projects: one on real estate development and one on conversion. In preparation of both projects, students will get some specific courses. Moreover, real estate-related excursions will be organised.

realestate2.jpgWhat?

Do you have a broad interest in real estate and would you like to learn more about the real estate market in Antwerp? Would you like to expand your digital skills (GIS, SketchUp) and increase your knowledge on real estate law and sustainable building? Are you also triggered by the marketing and branding of new real estate projects, the financial modeling and the project administration involved?

Then this semester is definitely something for you! After 5 weeks of courses and a few excursions, there is a first project on real estate development. After that, you have another 6 weeks of courses (and some excursions) and an assignment on conversion.

All courses are taught in English, for international students only. Students from Antwerp also take part in the projects, but here too, English is the working language.
 

Who? 

Candidates must have completed at least 2 years of their bachelor’s programme.

You can participate if you are a student at one of our partner institutions and if you are studying Real estate or a related subject (Urban studies, Built environment, Energy studies, …).

Courses

The course list and descriptions for 2025-2026 will be published on 1st April at the latest. In the meantime the list for 24-25 can be consulted on the right (subject to changes). 

Masterclass Real estate development (= Masterclass 1) + project = 12 ECTS
Masterclass Conversion (= Masterclass 2) + project = 18 ECTS

Masterclass Real estate development

  • sketchUp
  • GIS1
  • RE market
  • RE financial modeling 
  • Building coordination & management
  • Portfolio 
  • Project

Masterclass Conversion

  • GIS2 
  • RE law 
  • Marketing & branding 
  • Sustainable building 
  • Portfolio 
  • Project 
     

Real Estate is a member of Fiabci Belgium and Cepi.

Courses Exchange Students 2024-25

*modeltraject steeds onder voorbehoud van wijzigingen

Timing and Location

Welcome WeekMonday 26th January 2026 -  Thursday 29th January 2026
Welcome dayFriday, 30tt January 2026
Start of programmeMonday, 2nd February 2026
Official end dateWednesday, 24th June 2026

HOLIDAYS

Spring Break: Monday 16th February – Sunday 22nd February 2026 (1 week)
Easter Holiday: Monday 6th April – Sunday 19th April 2026 (2 weeks)
Ascension: 14th – 15th  May 2026
Other days off: 1st May 2025 / 24th25th May 2026

Location:

AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Campus Spoor Noord – Ellermanstraat
Ellermanstraat 33
2060 Antwerp, Belgium

Registration

Nomination deadline: 15th October 
Application deadline: 1st November.

AP partner institutions should nominate the student via our registration system Mobility Online. The link to the nomination form will be sent to all partner institutions; If you did not receive it, please contact us at incomingstudents@ap.be . Once nominated, students will receive an automated mail to complete the application.  You can find the full application procedure here.

Our programmes can only accept a limited number of students. After the application deadline, a selection will take place based on motivation/cv, study background, and, if necessary, date of application.

Students will be advised before 15th November of their approval/refusal.

After the selections, additional information will be given, pertaining to:

  • Welcome week and welcome day
  • Accommodation
  • Procedures for registration (residence permit)
  • Entry requirements
  • Activities, integration & facilities
  • Invitation letter, for visa purposes

Credits

AP awards 30 credits for one full semester. 30 credits represent the workload for one full semester. Credits are awarded only when the course has been completed and all required examinations have been successfully taken.

AP Grading Scale compared to the ECTS scale:
 

AP

ECTS grade

18-19-20

A EXCELLENT

15-16-17

B VERY GOOD

13-14

C GOOD

11-12

D SATISFACTORY

10

E SUFFICIENT

8-9

FX FAIL (with possible deliberation)

0-1-2-3-4-5-6-7

F  FAIL (no deliberation possibility)