University of Antwerp Fully Funded Scholarship is awarded to outstanding students for Master programs in Flanders and Brussels. The details on the University of Antwerp Fully Funded Scholarship for foreign students
The Master Mind program aims to promote Flemish higher education as a top study destination for international talent. The scholarship includes a grant of € 8400 + a tuition fee waiver per academic year.
It is estimated that a total of 30 international students spread across the various universities in Flanders can benefit from the Master Mind Scholarships. Students cannot apply directly. Applications need to be submitted by the University of Antwerp.
Antwerp Master programs that qualify for Master Mind scholarships
You can apply for a Master Mind scholarship to study for one of the following Master programs:
Applied Economic Sciences: Economic Policy
Biology Biodiversity: Conservation and Restoration
Biology: Global Change Biology
Biomedical Sciences: Infectious and Tropical Diseases
Biomedical Sciences: Neurosciences
Business Economics
Business Engineering: Financial Engineering
Business Engineering: Management Information Systems
Chemistry
Computer Science: Computer Networks and Distributed Systems
Computer Science: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Computer Science: Software Engineering
Digital Text Analysis
Electronics and ICT Engineering Technology
Laws (LL.M)
Linguistics and Literature: English
Physics
Political Science
Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy
General eligibility criteria
The applicant applies to study a Master degree program at the University of Antwerp.
The applicant should have a high standard of academic performance and/or potential. This means:
The student has a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 out of 4.0. You can use the GPA calculator here.
The student has a good knowledge of the English language, proven by one of the following situations:
an overall band score of minimum 7.0 on the IELTS test;
a minimum total score of 94 on a TOEFL test;
a C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference;
a similar result in another official language test;
or an exemption provided by the Master program’s Selection Committee.
Additionally, the University of Antwerp will consider the following aspects when evaluating candidates:
Academic performance
Motivation for the program and the university
Attitude and maturity
Relevant work experience
The student has to be accepted by the University of Antwerp to be able to receive the scholarship. Even if the university’s final decision is taken after awarding the scholarship to the student, this precondition applies.
All nationalities can apply. The previous degree obtained should be from a higher education institution located outside Flanders.
Students who are already enrolled in a Flemish higher education institution cannot apply. The only exception is made for international students who, at the moment of their application in the spring of 2026, are already enrolled in a preparatory program in order to start a Master program in September 2026.
Students who enroll for the following programs for the academic year 2026-2027 are not eligible for a Master Mind scholarship:
preparatory program
bridging program
distance learning program
Student mobility during the Master program is allowed. However, at least half of the credits of the Master program must be obtained at the University of Antwerp.
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The duration of mobility is one academic year for a Master program of 60 ECTS credits and two academic years for a Master program of 120 ECTS credits.
The incoming student is awarded a maximum scholarship of €8400 per academic year.
The applicant needs to pay a reduced tuition fee to the University of Antwerp. The amount for the academic year 2026-2027 is €115.80. This amount may increase slightly from year to year. In case of two-year Master program (120 ECTS credits), the exact applicable rate for 2026-2027 will be communicated to the Master Mind beneficiaries before 1 September 2026.
There are a number of scholarships reserved for students from certain countries: Japan (3), Mexico (3), Palestine (2) and USA (5). These countries are priority countries for the Flemish government.
Students cannot combine this scholarship with another scholarship from the Flemish Government or an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.
Upon completion of the mobility all students are expected to submit an essay for which a format is provided and to fill in a short questionnaire about their mobility.
A maximum of 20 applications can be submitted per Flemish higher education institution.
Application procedures
The University of Antwerp screens all applicants and submits a shortlist of 20 candidates for the scholarship. The Flemish Government makes the final selection on the basis of this shortlist.
To apply for the Master Mind scholarship, you need to do the following:
Complete your application and upload all documents for the relevant Master program at the University of Antwerp. Click here to read more about the Admission and enrolment procedure. Please do not forget to upload your English test scores!
During your application indicate that you would also like to apply for the Master Mind Scholarship. In your motivation text, clearly specify why you are applying for the Master Mind scholarship and why you should be selected.
Please address every selection criteria. In addition, specify your GPA .
Applications without a motivation text will not be considered.
Special cases: Candidates who do not need to submit a Master application in Mobility Online (previous degree from Wallonia, Netherlands or Luxembourg) or those currently enrolled in a preparatory or bridge program at the University of Antwerp can submit their application directly to the Master program
See program links above for the contact details. The application should include a motivation letter addressing all the selection criteria and clearly specifying the language test and GPA scores.
Potential candidates will be screened by the Selection Committee and will be contacted to further complete their Master Mind application file.
The selected students are expected to start in September.
More information can be found on the website of the Master Mind Scholarship program
Visit the official application portal below to begin your application
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