Thomas More
Strengths
Thomas More is the largest university in Flanders, offering over 30 professionalizing programs, some of which are in English.
The school focuses its development on international partnerships and has thus been able to develop a very important international network.
more info : www.thomasmore.be/about/international-networks
Major, Academics
5 programs taught entirely in English :
– Business Management (Autumn semester only)
– International Tourism & Leisure
– International Communication & Media
– International Journalism
– Interior & Service Design
more info : http://www.thomasmore.be/education/exchange-programmes-english-0
Campus
Thomas More has 7 campuses in Flanders, welcoming over 15,000 students.
more info : http://www.thomasmore.be/about/our-campuses
For students of Journalism, TV, radio, Mac.
A lot of students in Belgium mainly use a bicycle. Fortunately, there are no great mountains in the country, but be aware that there may be thieves ! It is best to lock your bike all the time and everywhere.
Thomas More offers students the option of renting a regular bike or a folding bike for €7 per month.
To discover
Mechelen is a Dutch-speaking city in Belgium, located in the Flemish Region.
With its narrow streets and numerous listed buildings, this UNESCO-listed city has preserved many monuments that testify to its importance in the past centuries. For example, it has three town halls, also called aldermen’s houses.
Good to know
Belgium is divided into three communitie : one for each of the official languages – Dutch, French and German.
Each has its own government and the responsibility for education lies with the communities.
Thomas More, located in Flanders (in the northern community) is Dutch-speaking.
European Health Insurance card compulsory.
This information is provided as a guide.
Please visit the partner university’s website to have exact updated information.
What's going on?
The number of places in Erasmus + is limited. The granting of a scholarship is therefore not automatic and the amount paid may vary. However, we invite you to apply because exchange places (excluding Erasmus +) may be offered. Please refer to the Erasmus+ section.
This information is provided as a guide.
Please visit the partner university’s website to have exact updated information.
Eligibility
Required TOEFL Score: 500
ABS : 2nd, 3rd, 4th year
ESAM : 2nd, 3rd and 4th year
ICD : 2nd, 3rd, 4th year
ISCPA JOURNALISM : 3rd and 4th year
ISCPACOM : 2nd (Paris), 3rd, 4th year
ISCPAPROD: 2nd year (Paris)
ISTEC : 4th year.
Documents required
Resume (in English)
Transcript of records
ID Document
Cover letter (in English)
Additional documents will be requested according to the destination
Planning
AUTUMN
Orientation : few days before lectures start
Lectures start : mid-September
End of lectures : mid-December
Exams : January
SPRING
Orientation : few days before lectures start
Lectures start : mid-February
End of lectures and exams : end of June
+ more : calendar
Procedures
ID Card or passport (compulsory for destinations outside the EU) valid for six months after your return date.
Resume (in English)
Transcript of records
ID Document
Cover letter (in English)
Additional documents will be requested according to the destination
Accommodation
All of the campuses have student accommodations. Please note that you are not guaranteed to be granted an accommodation on campus.
Students can however rent a room in a private house or share an apartment with other students.
The rental price for a furnished student room differs from city to city, with an average of € 300 / month.
Studios or apartments are more expensive.
Costs for water, electricity and heating are usually not included in the price.
more info : Student housing | Thomas More
