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Notice on the Selection of Students for the 2025 I-week Program at the University of Antwerp （Belgium）

Dear Students,

In accordance with communications between our school and the University of Antwerp （Belgium）, the selection process for the 2025 I-week Program at the University of Antwerp is now open. Interested students are requested to carefully read the program description, selection procedures and requirements, make preparations in line with their personal training plans, and submit applications on time as per the latest notice.

I. Basic Application Eligibility
1. Regularly enrolled students aged 18 or above, including undergraduates, academic postgraduates, MBA, MPAcc, and MAud students.
2. Abide by laws and disciplines, with good performance in all aspects during studies at our university and no disciplinary records.
3. Physically and mentally healthy, with good communication skills, independent living abilities, and strong adaptability to new environments.
4. Excellent academic performance during school.
5. Foreign language proficiency meets the admission requirements of the host institution and the visa requirements of the host country.
6. The overseas study plan is in line with personal training plans and will not affect academic arrangements at our university.
7. Have a basic understanding of the overseas institution and its host country/region, with clear learning objectives and personal academic plans.
8. Personal or family financial conditions can cover all expenses incurred from overseas travel and stay.
9. Parents or guardians are fully informed of the program details and consent to and support the application.

II. Program Introduction
- Name: International Week on Sustainability （I-week）
- Schedule:
- Introductory sessions （March 7, 14, 21 – Online）
- I-week on Sustainability （March 24-28 – Optional: On-site or Online）
- Finalize assignments （The week of March 31 – Online）
- Website: https://www.uantwerpen.be/iweek
- Key Information:
- Instruction language: English.
- Participants will receive 3 ECTS credits and a certificate upon completion.
- Our school has 10 tuition-free quotas. The final admission decision rests with the University of Antwerp.
- For on-site participation, students are responsible for covering visa fees, transportation costs, accommodation fees, living expenses, and other related expenses. For details, please refer to the attachments.
- About the University of Antwerp:
Founded in 1852, the University of Antwerp is a major public university in Belgium. Its Faculty of Business and Economics holds AACSB international accreditation, and its Master in Management program has consistently ranked among the top 100 in the Financial Times. Antwerp, a renowned cultural center in Europe, is Belgium’s second-largest city, Europe’s second-largest port, and the world’s largest diamond processing and trading center. Located in the heart of Western Europe, just 40 kilometers from Brussels （the capital of the EU）, it has attracted numerous multinational companies to establish regional headquarters, distribution centers, after-sales service centers, and financial coordination centers. The dense business community and its advanced management models provide an excellent environment for the University of Antwerp’s programs.

III. Selection Procedures
1. Submit application materials （Excel form + scanned PDF documents） to the school’s email address （international_bs@uibe.edu.cn） by 10:00 on November 21, 2024.
（1） Excel form: "Basic Information Form for Students Applying for School-Level Overseas Programs （Business School）".
- Requirements: Complete and true information consistent with paper materials; otherwise, the application will be rejected.
（2） Scanned PDF documents （merge into one color PDF in the order of ①-③, clear and complete, with file size not exceeding 2MB）:
① UIBE Overseas Exchange Program Application Form （specify on-site or online participation, signed by family members）.
Download link: https://geec.uibe.edu.cn/docs//2024-09/18092d0f56754c92a4fa575033348dd9.docx
② Chinese and English copies of academic transcripts （transcripts must show average score or GPA）.
③ Foreign language proficiency certificates （attach copies of CET-4/CET-6, TOEFL, IELTS, or other relevant foreign language certificates if available）.

2. School-level selection: The school will conduct a preliminary selection of applicants.

3. Application to the foreign institution and follow-up procedures: In late November, the school will nominate students to the University of Antwerp, and students must submit additional application materials as required by the foreign institution. The final admission decision rests with the overseas partner institution. After December, students shall handle visa applications independently, and the school will assist in providing relevant supporting documents.

IV. Supplementary Notes
1. For inquiries regarding overseas course selection, credit recognition, and grade conversion, please consult the academic affairs office of our school and the university’s undergraduate/graduate academic affairs department, and complete the relevant procedures in accordance with their regulations.
2. Apply for a passport as soon as possible. Students without a passport must submit a passport application to the Exit-Entry Administration Bureau within this week and fill in "Processing" in the passport number field. Students with existing passports should check their validity period （most countries require passports to be valid for more than 6 months after the end of the program）.
3. Most exchange institutions do not provide on-campus accommodation. Please check the overseas institution’s official website in advance for rental information.
4. Carefully understand the program details and make a prudent decision based on personal circumstances before submitting the application. After being nominated, students shall not withdraw without valid reasons （such as schedule conflicts, parental disapproval, or unavailability of on-campus accommodation）. Those who withdraw without justification will lose eligibility for future applications to other overseas exchange programs at our university. Senior students （fourth-year undergraduates/second-year postgraduates） should comprehensively consider their personal circumstances when applying for short-term exchange programs. Participation may affect job hunting, thesis writing, and thesis defense in China; please make a cautious decision based on individual situations.

V. Contact Information
- Contact Person: Teacher Chen
- Phone: 64493012
- Email: international_bs@uibe.edu.cn
- Address: Room 821, Ningyuan Building

Official Notice

Attachments
1. 2025 - I-week on Sustainability by University of Antwerp - detailed flyer
2. 2025_I-week on sustainability by University of Antwerp- Handout for international students
3. Abstracts I-week 2024 （Reference）
4. Basic Information Form for Students Applying for School-Level Overseas Programs （Business School）