Table of Content
Welcome5
Important contact details
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About Thomas More
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About Geel
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Student life
1 Student services (former STIP)
2 Campus Shop
3Cafetaria
4Transport
5 Bars, cafés and places to party
6Library
7 Accommodation
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Studying as an exchange student
1 Academic Calendar
2ECTS
3 Basic Language Requirements
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Words and phrases in Dutch
1 Asking for help and directions
2 How to introduce yourself
3 Wish someone something
4 Solving a misunderstanding
5 Expressions and words
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Belgium & Flanders
1 Belgium
2Flanders
3 Higher education in Flanders
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Useful links
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Shopping12
Supermarkets12
Chocolate & beer
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“Nachtwinkels” – nightshops 14
Where do I find...?
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Tourist office
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Cultural centre
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Post office 16
Pharmacies16
Hospital 16
Docters16
Emergency medical office
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Cashpoints17
Launderette
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International Coordinators
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Welcome
Dear student,
Welcome to Belgium, Geel and our University College.
We hope that the coming weeks and months will be an
experience of a lifetime.
We want to try as hard as we can to make this an enjoyable
and intriguing time. However, your contribution will be
very important.
Your ability to meet people, communicate, make friends,
absorb the learning material, interest yourself for the
‘Flemish’ culture, visit interesting places and gatherings,
take initiative… all this will contribute to a great time in
Geel, Flanders, Belgium.
Try to do a bicycle tour, go hiking in the Ardennes, visit
the Art Nouveau in Brussels, take a canal tour in Bruges,
and visit the cathedral in Antwerp or walk along the
Schelde. Eat a Belgian waffle, ‘Gentse waterzooi’ or
‘hutsepot’. Taste each type of bread you can get and if
you have a sweet tooth, try our pastries!
But most important, talk to people about whatever
is interesting. About music, family, friendship, love,
studies, job, dreams, expectations in life… whatever. Try
to understand the differences in people, the different
ways of expressing oneself, but see also the things that
connect us. The way we all experience fear or friendship…
Have a great and interesting stay!
About Thomas More
About KU Leuven Association
Thomas More is the university college for
those who expect more from their future:
more opportunities, more ideas, more
challenges. Every day, Thomas More inspires
over 14.000 students on 12 locations in the
heart of Europe. and hosts over 3000 students
of KU Leuven.
Thomas More is a member of the KU Leuven
Association.
We also gladly welcome international students
from all around the world. Your internship
abroad is an excellent way to broaden your
academic horizon, discover new points of view
and immerse yourself in other cultures and
languages.
Its members have a total of 70.000 students
in campuses in 23 towns and cities across
Flanders, i.e. 44 percent of the total number
of Flemish students in higher education.
The KU Leuven Association is based on a
structured cooperation between the KU
Leuven and twelve other institutions of higher
education (“hogescholen”).
The challenges higher education in Flanders
faces, are very demanding. In order to ensure
a long-term effect for their efforts, the
members of the KU Leuven Association have
opted in favour of a strong decision-making
and executive structure.
The primary aims of the KU Leuven Association
are:
- To offer a wide range of study and training
- To improve the quality of education - To improve the quality of research by
concentration and intensive cooperation.
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About Geel
Geel is a small town (some 37,483 inhabitants), but it
covers a fairly large area. It has developed along the rivers
‘Grote Nete’ and ‘Kleine Nete’ and is also crossed by the
Albert Canal and the Canal Bocholt-Herentals. There are
10 rural parishes and one urban centre. Throughout
the city, you can find a number of interesting buildings
that relate to a rich history: the churches of SaintDymphna and Saint-Amands, the former ‘Lakenhalle’
(now a tourist information centre) and the old hospital
(‘Gasthuismuseum’).
Nowadays, the town functions as a market town and a
centre for shopping, healthcare and education. There
is a big industrial estate along the Antwerp-Hasselt
(Boudewijn) motorway and the Albert Canal.
The rural area around Geel offers a lot for nature lovers:
woods, sand dunes, a bird sanctuary and many walk and
bicycle paths.
Even though Geel is a small town it is full of student
life. Students in Geel mostly go home for the week-end
but during the week there are a lot of activities – it is
definitely worthwhile to spend your studies abroad here!
For more information, please visit www.geel.be or
http://www.geelcentrum.be
Geel is famous for the foster family care of people with
mental health issues. Originally this system of psychiatric
health care goes back to invocations of the blessing of
St Dimpna. Later, this system evolved into home-care, a
form of treatment which is increasingly being copied.
To know more about the history, go to the website of the
OPZ Geel (Openbaar Psychiatrisch Zorgecentrum):
www.opzgeel.be
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Student life
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STUDENT SERVICES (FORMER STIP)
You will find the student service office on the left side of
the “Agora” – it is daily open from 8-5 for all matters of
students.
Student services will welcome you on your first days at
Campus Geel and give you an insight of their work.
You can take part in activities they offer, they will
help you in case of problems with your student home
or elsewhere, you can buy a Sportscard and rent an
affordable bike! You can follow Student services on Facebook to keep
yourself up-to-date: www.facebook.com/stipkempen
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CAMPUS SHOP
In the Campus shop which is located in the “Agora” you
can buy all kind of study material as well as books for
your courses if required. You can also buy a duvet and a
pillow for your student home there!
3CAFETARIA
In the cafeteria you can grab your lunch and pay with
your student card for a student discount. Lunch in
Belgium includes sandwiches with different fillings and
soup. But there is also a range of warm dishes offered.
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TRANSPORT
Geel has its own train station which is located in walking
distance to the city centre. Next to the train station you
will find the main bus terminal.
With the bus Bus 15B you can get from there to the
campus.
The most common mean of transport is the bike which
you can rent at student services!
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BARS, CAFÉS AND PLACES TO PARTY
If you are looking for a place to go for a drink the Market
place is always a good address – there are lots of bars
there. You will find Live-music in the “Celtic legends Pub”
and the “Bacchus Café” on some days.
The typical student bars in the city are the “Café De
Campus” and the “Café t’ Muske”. “De Waai” and
“Holvenia” are typical places to go for student parties
mostly on Thursdays. Best thing for you to do is buy
an “Atomos-Card” which you can get for 6 euros at the
beginning of your studies from the student union. This
card gives you an overview over all the parties of the
student unions and a discount!
Follow Atomos on Facebook to keep yourself up-todate: www.facebook.com/atomos.verbond
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LIBRARY
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ACCOMMODATION
If you want to study, borrow books or a laptop for several
hours with your student card or print something the
library is the place to go!
Find a short introduction on this website:
http://www.thomasmore.be/welcome/our-libraries
Opening hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-18:00
Contact: [email protected]
All cities, where a Thomas More campus is located, have
plenty of suitable student accommodation. Students
can rent a room in a private student house or share an
apartment with other students. The rental price of a
furnished student room differs from city to city with an
average of 270 EUR/month . ‘Studios’ or apartments are
more expensive. Costs for water, electricity supplies and
heating are usually not included in this price. Bed linen
and towels are not provided by the landlord, cooking
utensils not always. Start looking for accommodation at
an early stage.
Check out this website for more info:
www.thomasmore.be/english/accommodation
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Shopping
The main shopping streets in Geel are the “Nieuwstraat”,
“Stationstraat” and the “Pas”.
If you are looking for cosmetics you will find most of it in
“Kruidvat” or “Hema”. If you are looking for household or
items for decoration “Blokker”, “Wibra” and “Zeeman”
are good places to go or in the Second hand shop.
Market
There is a weekly market on the Market
place on Tuesdays from 8:00 until 12:30
and on Saturdays from 7:30 until 13:00.
You can buy regional fresh products such
as vegetables and fruits but there is also
a flea market where you can buy second
hand goods.
Second hand shop
In the second hand shop “De Kringwinkel
Zuiderkempen you can find all kind of
useful goods for an affordable price!
De Kringwinkel Zuiderkempen
Heidebloemstraat 93, 2440 Geel
Opening hours:
Monday-Saturday: 9:30-17:00
www.dekringwinkelzuiderkempen.be
SUPERMARKETS
All closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
Carrefour/Alma
Gladioolstraat 29, 2440 Geel
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:30- 20:00
Saturday: 8:30- 19:00
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Aldi
Antwerpseweg 76/Rijn 102, 2440 Geel
Opening hours:
Monday – Saturday: 8:30- 19:00
Lidl
Dr. Van de Perrestraat 23/Antwerpseweg 89, 2440 Geel
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:30-20:00
Saturday 8:30-19:00
Colruyt
Antwerpseweg 87, 2440 Geel
Opening hours:
Monday-Thursday, Saturday: 08:30-20:00
Friday: 8:30 – 21:00
Delhaize
Logen 6, 2440 Geel
Opening hours:
Monday-Thursday, Saturday: 8:00-20:00
Friday: 08:00-21:00
Vewo
Markt 57, 2440 Geel
Opening hours:
Monday- Saturday: 09:00-18:00
CHOCOLATE & BEER
You can find chocolate and beer in every supermarket, but
these are the specialized shops:
Chocolate:
Leonidas
Kollegestraat 8, 2440 Geel
Opening hours:
Monday – Saturday: 09:00 – 18:00
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Puur
Elsum 95, 2440 Geel
Opening hours:
Tuesday – Saturday: 10:30 – 19:00
“NACHTWINKELS” – NIGHTSHOPS
You will find “Nachtwinkels” all over the city – they open
around 18:00 o’clock and close around 2 or 3 o’clock in
the morning. The “Nachtwinkels” are also open if you
need something on Sundays and Public Holiday! They
are more expensive but very handy when you need
something after the opening hours of the supermarkets!
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Where do I find...?
TOURIST OFFICE
Werft 20
2440 Geel
Tel.: +32 14 56 60 00
CULTURAL CENTRE
De Werft
Werft 32, 2440 Geel
Tel.: +32 14 57 03 40
Website: www.dewerft.be
CASHPOINTS
Cashpoints can be found at the following place(s):
-Markt: BNP/Fortis Bank
-Markt: KBC
-Nieuwstraat and Stationsstraat: Dexia
-Werft: bPost
-Trainstation: BNP/Fortis Bank
POST OFFICE
Bpost Geel
Nieuwstraat 108, 2440 Geel
Opening-hours:
Monday-Friday: 9:00-12:30; 13:30-17:00
Saturday: 9:00-12:30
PHARMACIES
You can find pharmacies everywhere in the centrum of
Geel – they are recognizable by the sign of a green cross
and are called “Apotheek”.
HOSPITAL
A.Z. St.-Dimpna
J.-B. Stessensstraat 2, 2440 Geel
DOCTORS
http://www.mediwacht.be/MDWonline/publiek/
huisartsen/GemArtsen.aspx?wd=Geel&gm=Geel
EMERGENCY MEDICAL OFFICE
If you are in need for a doctor in the week-end or on
public holiday, there is an emergency medical’s office:
Molseweg 204, 2440 Geel
+32 14-22 22 00
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For more info check out:
www.wachtpostzuiderkempen/nl-be/drie-wachtposten/geel/
LAUNDERETTE
Most student houses don’t have their own washing
machine since the Belgian students mostly go home
for the week-end. To wash your clothes you can go to a
launderette where you pay around 3,50€ for one load of
clothes – it Flemish this is called a “Wassalon”.
B-Wash
Dr.-Van de Perrestraat 77, 2440 Geel
Open every day: 6:00 – 22:00
-Free Wifi-Spot –
www.wassalongeel.be/
Mr. EcoWash Geel
Elsum 113, 2440 Geel
Open every day: 7:00 – 22:00
www.elektro-ludwighufkens.be/wassalon_geel
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Important contact details
Student services Geel
Kleinhoefstraat 4, 2440 Geel
Tel: +32 14 56 23 00
[email protected]
Campus Geel
Kleinhoefstraat 4, 2440 Geel
Tel: +32 14 56 23 10
fax: +32 14 58 48 59
INTERNATIONAL COORDINATORS
International institutional coordinator
Ms Agnes Dillien
Tel : +32 14 56 21 43
E-mail : [email protected]
Coordinator international students
Ms Inge Vervoort
Tel: +32 14 56 21 43
E-mail: [email protected]
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Studying as an exchange student
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR *
The academic year is divided into two semesters. The
autumn semester from September to January, the Spring
semester from February to June.
There are two large breaks: Christmas break
(2 weeks) and the Easter break (2 weeks).
Autumn break
- from 31 October until 6 November
Armistice Day
- 11 November
Christmas holiday
- from 21 December until 3 January
Spring break
- from 8 February until 14 February
Easter holidays
- from 28 March until 10 April
Easter Monday
- 28 March
Labour Day
- 1 May
Ascension Day
- 15 may
Whitmonday
- 16 may
*Students at KU Leuven have a slightly different calendar.
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2ECTS
What is ECTS?
The recognition of studies and diplomas is a prerequisite
for the creation of an open European area of education
and training where students and teachers can move
without obstacles. ECTS, the European Credit Transfer
System, was developed by the Commission of the
European Community in order to provide common
procedures to guarantee academic recognition of studies
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and comparing
learning achievements, and transferring them from one
institution to another.
The ECTS system is based on the principles of mutual trust
and confidence between the participating institutions
of higher education. The few rules of the ECTS system,
concerning Information on Courses Available, Agreement
between the home and host institutions, and the Use of
Credit Points (to indicate the student’s workload) are set
out to reinforce this mutual trust and confidence. Each
ECTS department will describe the courses it offers not
only in terms of content but also indicating credits for
each course.
The ECTS credits
ECTS credits are a value (between 1 and 60) allocated to
course units to describe the student workload required
to complete them. They reflect the quantity of work
each course requires in relation to the total quantity of
work required to complete a full year of academic study
at the host institution.
ECTS credits express a relative rather than an absolute
measure of student workload. In ECTS, 60 credits
represent the workload of an academic year of study.
Normally, 30 credits represent a semester and 20 credits
a term.
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It is up to the participating institution to subdivide the
credits for the different courses. Credits are awarded
only when the course has been completed and all
required examinations have been successfully taken.
More information can be found in the course guide.
ECTS Learning Agreement
The ECTS Learning Agreement is a form which is to be
used when you choose among the different courses from
the host institution. The courses have to be agreed by
you, the ECTS coordinator at your home university, and
the coordinator from Thomas More/ KU Leuven. After
you have finished your study abroad period, the agreed
courses should be fully recognized by your university.
More information about the ECTS system can be found at
http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/socrates/
ects/index_en.html.
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BASIC LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
The instruction language of all bachelor degree
programmes is Dutch. Sufficient knowledge of the
Dutch language is an admission requirement for all our
bachelor degree programmes.
For exchange students following the international
programme, a good knowledge of English is required.
The international programme is offered in the first and
second semester.
Going abroad on an exchange programme requires a
lot of preparation and administration. You have to think
about all the documents to regulate your credits, but
also insurance, taking money along, passport and visa
requirements must be considered.
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Words and phrases in Dutch
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ASKING FOR HELP AND DIRECTIONS
I’m lost
Can I help you?
Can you help me?
Where is the (bathroom / pharmacy)?
Go straight!
Then turn left / right!
I’m looking for John. .
One moment please!
Hold on please! (phone)
How much is this?
Excuse me ...! (to ask for something)
Excuse me! (to pass by)
Come with me!
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HOW TO INTRODUCE YOURSELF
Do you speak (English / Dutch)?
Just a little.
What’s your name?
My name is ...
Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss…
Nice to meet you!
You’re very kind!
Where are you from?
I’m from (the U.S/ Belgium)
I’m (American)
Where do you live?
I live in (the U.S/ Belgium)
Do you like it here?
Belgium is a wonderful country
What do you do for a living?
I work as a (translator / businessman)
I like Dutch
I’ve been learning Dutch for 1 month
Oh! That’s good!
How old are you?
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Ik ben verloren.
Kan ik je helpen?
Kan je mij helpen?
Waar is (het toilet / de apotheker)?
Ga rechtdoor!
Dan draai naar links / rechts!
Ik ben op zoek naar John
Een momentje alsjeblieft.
Blijf aan de lijn.
Hoeveel kost dit?
Excuseer mij...!
Excuseer mij!
Kom met mij mee!
Spreek jij Engels / Nederlands?
Een beetje.
Wat is je naam?
Mijn naam is ...
Mijnheer / mevrouw / juffrouw
Blij je te ontmoeten
Je bent zeer vriendelijk
Vanwaar ben je?
Ik ben van de USA / België
Ik ben een Amerikaan
Waar woon je?
Ik woon in de USA / België
Vind je het plezant hier ?
België is een zeer mooi land.
Wat doe je als beroep?
Ik werk als een vertaler / zakenman.
Ik vind Nederlands leuk.
Ik leer Nederlands nu al een maand
Oh! Dat is goed!
Hoe oud ben je?
I’m (twenty, thirty...) years old.
I have to go.
I will be right back!
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WISH SOMEONE SOMETHING
Good luck!
Happy birthday!
Happy new year!
Merry Christmas!
Congratulations!
Enjoy! (for meals...)
I’d like to visit Belgium one day
Bless you (when sneezing)
Good night and sweet dreams!
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Ik ben twintig, dertig jaar.
Ik moet gaan.
Ik ben straks terug.
Succes!
Gelukkige verjaardag
Gelukkig Nieuwjaar
Zalig Kerstmis
Proficiat!
Eet smakelijk!
Ik zou eens graag België bezoeken.
Gezondheid!
Goeie nacht en droom zacht
SOLVING A MISUNDERSTANDING
I’m sorry! (if you don’t hear something)
Sorry (for a mistake)
No problem!
Can you say it again?
Can you speak slowly?
Write it down please!
I don’t understand!
I don’t know!
I have no idea.
What’s that called in Dutch?
What does “…” mean in English?
How do you say “please” in Dutch?
What is this?
My Dutch is bad.
I need to practice my Dutch
Don’t worry!
Sorry, ik versta u niet.
Sorry
Geen probleem
Kan je het herhalen?
Kan je ietsje trager spreken?
Schrijf het neer, alsjeblieft
Ik versta het niet
Ik weet het niet
Ik heb geen idee
Hoe heet dit in het Nederlands?
Hoe heet dit woord in het Engels?
Hoe zeg je “please” in het Nederlands?
Wat is dit?
Mijn Nederlands is niet zo goed.
Ik moet Nederlands oefenen
Geen paniek!
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EXPRESSIONS AND WORDS
Good / Bad / So-So.
Big / Small
Today / Now
Tomorrow / Yesterday
Yes / No
Here you go! (when giving something)
Do you like it?
I really like it!
I’m hungry / thirsty.
In the morning / evening. At Night.
This / that. Here / there
Me / you. Him / her.
Really!
Look!
Hurry up!
What? Where?
What time is it?
It’s 10 o’clock. 07:30pm.
Give me this!
I love you!
I feel sick.
I need a doctor.
One, Two, Three
Four, Five, Six
Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten
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Goed / slecht / zo en zo
Groot / klein
Vandaag / nu
Morgen / gisteren
Ja / nee
Alsjeblieft
Vind je het leuk?
Ik vind het tof.
Ik heb honger / dorst
‘s ochtends / ’s avonds / ‘s nachts
Dit / dat. Hier / daar
Ik / jou. Hij / zij
Echt waar!
Kijk!
Haast je!
Wat? Waar?
Hoe laat is het?
Het is tien uur. 7:30 pm
Geef me dit!
Ik hou van je !
Ik voel me ziek!
Ik heb een dokter nodig.
Een, twee, drie
Vier, vijf, zes
Zeven, acht, negen, tien
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Belgium & Flanders
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BELGIUM
The Kingdom of Belgium is a country in northwest
Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union
and hosts its headquarters, as well as those of other
major international organizations, including NATO.
Belgium covers an area of 30,528 square kilometers
(11,787 square miles) and has a population of about
10.5 million.
Belgium’s two largest regions are the Dutchspeaking
region of Flanders in the north, and the French-speaking
southern region of Wallonia. A small German-speaking
Community exists in eastern Belgium.
Belgium’s linguistic diversity and related political and
cultural conflicts are reflected in the political history and
a complex system of government.
Historically, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg
were known as the Low Countries, which used to cover
a somewhat larger area than the current Benelux group
of states.
Before you come to Belgium it is a must to read about
the country and its inhabitants. The internet is a rich
source of information.
Use a search engine and e.g. words like: Belgium,
Belgian culture, “Belgium, the best kept secret of
Europe”,…
Below you will find some websites. On these websites
you will not only find interesting facts about Belgium
but also tips for the Traveler (visa, health risks, money,
transport,…)
http://www.visitbelgium.com
http://www.visitbelgium.be
http://belgium.fgov.be/
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/theworldfactbook/index.html
http://www.undp.org/
http://www.geographia.com/belgium/
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/europe/
belgium/printable.htm
Capital: Brussels
Official languages: Dutch, French, German
Government: Parliamentary democracy and
Constitutional monarchy
King: Filip I
Independence declared: 04.10.1830
Currency: EURO
Time Zone: UTC + 1
Summer Time Zone: UTC + 2
Internet code: .be
Calling code: +32
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FLANDERS
Flanders is the northern region of Belgium.
For many centuries Flanders has been an important
commercial crossroads. This is reflected in the
architecture and atmosphere of cities like Antwerp,
Bruges, Ghent, Leuven and Mechelen.
Flanders is an internationally oriented centre of high
technology. The Flemish economic network contains a
web of innumerable small and medium-sized enterprises
and many multinational industries have branches
in the Flemish region.
Flanders also has gateways to the larger ports of
Antwerp, Ghent, Zeebrugge and Ostend.
The airports in Brussels, Antwerp and Ostend carry
passengers and goods to all continents.
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HIGHER EDUCATION IN FLANDERS
Bachelor and Master Structure
After signing the Bologna Declaration the Flemish
Minister of Education started a process to reform
the Flemish higher education system. The Flemish
Parliament adopted a new Higher Education Act on
the 4th of April 2003. The degree structure based on
three main cycles constitutes the core of the Act, which
introduced this new structure for all programmes in the
2004/2005 academic year.
For longer programmes, it may last until 2010.
The higher educational system consists of professional
Bachelor’s degrees and two-tier academic Bachelor’s
and Master’s degrees.
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Degree structure
Bachelor’s degrees
- professional bachelor’s programmes
- advanced bachelor’s programmes
- academic bachelor’s programmes
Master’s degrees
- master’s programmes
- advanced master’s programmes
Through the mechanism of bridging programmes,
holders of professional Bachelor’s degrees may have
access to Master’s programmes.
Degrees
Bachelor’s degree
After successfully completing at least 180 ECTS-credits
students obtain a Bachelor’s degree.
Professional Bachelor’s degrees prepare students for
specific professions in industry, education, commerce,
agriculture, health and rehabilitation, social work,
informatics, applied arts or the media.
Courses are therefore practice-oriented and include
periods of work placement. These degrees are only
awarded by the university colleges. Some university
colleges offer profession-oriented specialisation
programmes for holders of a professional bachelor’s
degree. These subsequent bachelor’s programmes
cover at least 60 ECTS credits.
Academic Bachelor’s degrees prepare students for
studies at Master’s level. These degrees are awarded
by universities and some university colleges.
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Master’s degree
Master programmes are characterised by the integration
of education and research and a Master’s dissertation.
They cover at least 60 ECTS credits. Depending on
the field of study some programmes last longer (e.g.
medicine, law, psychology, engineering,…).
Advanced Master programmes are organised at
universities, at university colleges as part of an
association and at postgraduate training institutions. A
Master’s degree is required for admittance.
Ph D degree
‘Doctor’ is the highest level of specialisation in scientific
research. It is based on an original research project
that takes at least two years, resulting in the public
presentation of a doctoral thesis. This degree is only
awarded by universities.
Diploma Supplement
The Flemish Diploma Supplement is made up
according to the recommendations of the Council
of Europe, UNESCO and the European Commission.
It is an important tool to improve the international
transparency and fair recognition of qualifications in
the European Higher Education Area in 2010.
A Diploma Supplement is awarded to all students
regardless their programme. It is free of charge and
delivered in Dutch and English.
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Useful links
University
http://www.thomasmore.be
Student Services
http://www.thomasmore.be/stuvo
Geel
www.geel.be
Belgium
http://www.visitbelgium.com
http://www.visitbelgium.be
http://belgium.fgov.be/
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/theworldfactbook/index.html
http://www.undp.org/
http://www.geographia.com/belgium/
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/
europe/belgium/printable.htm
Flanders
http://www.visitflanders.com
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Cities
Antwerp: www.antwerpen.be
Ghent: www.visitgent.be
Bruges: www.brugge.be
Leuven: www.leuven.be
Brussels: www.brucity.be
Ardennes
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ardennes
Neighbours
Paris: www.parisdigest.com
Amsterdam: www.holland.com/amsterdam/
London: www.visitlondon.com
Transport
Bus: www.delijn.be
Train: www.b-rail.be
Thalys: www.thalys.com
Eurostar: www.eurostar.be
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