Applied Law Studies and Studies in European Management (ALSEM)

Type

Exchange

Timing

Autumn Semester

Location
Campus Meistraat

Are you an international student passionate about law and management? Choose AP’s Applied Law Studies and Studies in European Management (ALSEM)! This international semester will help you to develop key competences while experiencing life in the vibrant heart of Europe. 

What?

The ALSEM programme focuses on various aspects of European and international management, law and marketing. You will team up with other students and AP experts to improve your English fluency as well as your communication, intercultural and teamwork skills. ALSEM can boost your career prospects as you expand your qualifications in a European metropole.

You’ll get a student-friendly timetable at campus Meistraat, right in the city center. No overwhelming course loads: the ALSEM programme is divided into two modules. Each module has six weeks of courses followed by an exam period. 

The programme is not a fixed one, so it is up to you to tailor your ALSEM journey by selecting a number of interesting courses between 20 to 33 ECTS credits. 
As an international student, you'll seamlessly integrate into our diverse community, learning alongside Flemish students in English—the language of all Erasmus courses.
 

For who?

Incoming Erasmus students from one of our partner universities specialized in Business Management, International Business, Marketing, Sales and Law can participate.

Combine ALSEM (Autumn semester) with our ICBM programme (Spring semester) for a full academic year of enriching experiences at AP Meistraat.
Are you interested in our International Programmes and your university is not one of our partners yet? Please ask your International Office to contact ours.

Administration Incoming Students
Academic Information

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 (subject to changes). 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluency in English (B2 level recommended) is essential, as all coursework, presentations and exams are conducted in the language.

Attendance is mandatory, ensuring your active engagement and a manageable learning experience.

Remarks:
  • Don’t miss out on the opportunity to explore ‘Belgian culture and trends’: a must-enrol course designed for incoming international students.
  • All courses and course descriptions are subject to changes at any time

Programma Academiejaar 2024-25

*modeltraject steeds onder voorbehoud van wijzigingen

Timing and Location

Timing
Welcome WeekMonday 8th September 2025 -  Thursday 11th September 2025
Welcome dayFriday, 12th September 2025
Start of programmeMonday, 15th September 2025
Official end dateFriday, 30th January 2026*
 
Academic Organisation

First examination period: at the end of module 1 and/or module 2.

The second examination period (resit for failed courses) is organised during the summer and starts at the earliest on the 24th of August 2026 and ends at the latest on the 11th of September 2026 (subject to changes). Check our academic calendar and make sure the periods don’t conflict with the organisation of your curriculum at your home university.

Holidays

Autumn Break: Monday 27th October 2025 – Sunday 2nd November 2025 (1 week)
Christmas Holiday: 22nd December 2025 – Sunday 4th January 2026 (2 weeks)
Other free days: 10-11th November 2025

Location

AP University of Applied Sciences & Arts
Campus Meistraat, Meistraat 5
2000 Antwerp, Belgium

Registration

Nomination deadline: 15th April 
Application deadline: 1st May.

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 May 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

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 University of Applied Sciences and Arts requires students to take up a minimum of 20 credits per semester. 

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)