ITM aims at the advancement and spread of the sciences that contribute to tropical medicine and to public health in developing countries, inclusive of their global dimensions.
- 620 Students
- Public Institution Type
Master's Programmes
About
History
The Institute for Tropical Medicine (ITM) was established over a century ago. We began by training doctors and nurses to work in the Congo and are now internationally recognised in the fields of education, medicine, science and world health.
Education
- Have you decided to study in Antwerp at the Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM)? Then you’ll soon find yourself in a lively, multicultural metropolis.
- At ITM, internationalisation is a key feature of students, staff and course programmes. After your studies, stay globally connected through the alumni network.
- Courses in tropical medicine and international health for professionals from around the world.
Research
The ITM is an inter-university but autonomous post-graduate institute for specialised training, research and services provision. It is supervised by a Board of Governors on which all concerned universities and authorities are represented. The ITM draws its academic recognition and core funding from the Ministry of Education of the Flemish Community in Belgium
Career
Students and staff can benefit from ITM’s strong international ties and membership in many EU and international/global partnerships and networks. European and international cooperation projects in education englobe strategic partnerships, knowledge alliances as well as capacity building projects. These are coordinated by the Education Office and the Education Units in the three scientific departments of ITM. Significant examples are tropEd and 'The Alliance'.
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Student services
Getting your affairs in order for your studies at ITM can be intimidating, especially for foreign students. That's where we step in. We help you getting all your social, administrative and financial affairs in order
Housing services
You’ll find Antwerp is a relatively cheap European city. You’ll go a long way here with a medium-sized budget.Take a moment to think about where you’ll live when you come to Antwerp to study. Are you having trouble? ITM Student Support is happy to help you! Some of ITM’s own student accommodation may even be vacant, just walking distance from the campus!
Library services
WikitropicaThis is the online version of the course notes on clinical tropical medicine written by ITM experts. Wikitropica is an evidence-based and very elaborate online encyclopedia but is not intended as a clinical reference.
Medical services
Our Hospitalization Department is located inside the Antwerp University Hospital (UZA). This provides immediate access to other university hospital medical services, if necessary. It also gives UZA physicians the possibility of consulting our tropical medicine specialists, since the Tropical Medicine Hospitalization Department is under the supervision of ITM physicians.
Student Life
Campus life
Sint-Rochusstraat 32, 34 & 38 (Karibu)
- Single bed with bedside table
- Desk with chair, wardrobe, bookshelves
- WIFI
- TV
- Bathroom with toilet, shower and laundry basket
- Refrigerator in the room
- Towels, bedding and duvet are provided
- Fortnightly cleaning service
- A double bed in the studios
Sint-Rochusstraat 21 (Napay)
- Single bed with bedside table
- Desk with chair, wardrobe, bookshelves
- WIFI
- TV
- Bathroom with toilet, shower and laundry basket
- Towels, bedding and duvet are provided
- Refrigerator in the room
- Fortnightly cleaning service
Bogaardestraat 8 (Namasté)
- Single bed
- Desk with chair, wardrobe, bookshelves
- WIFI
- TV
- Bathroom with toilet, shower and laundry basket
- Refrigerator in the room
- Towels, bedding and duvet are provided
Student Reviews
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Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
well equipped materially high qualified teachers with very good experiences in their competencies high quality of education
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
At ITM there are profssional leacturers who are always there for student needs. They provide enough resources for thesis work. The lecturers have vast experience in their fields and the notes are simplified for better understanding. They allow students to work in their full capabilities in a multidisciplinary environment.
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