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
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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

Biomedical Science Medicine Health Sciences View 8 other Masters in Biomedical Science in Belgium

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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

IELTS

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.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

25000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25000 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

25000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25000 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Antwerpen

787 - 1230 EUR /month

Living costs

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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