The University of Antwerp (Dutch: Universiteit Antwerpen) is a major Belgian university located in the city of Antwerp. The official abbreviation is UAntwerp. It has about 20,000 students, which makes it the third-largest university in Flanders. The University is characterised by its high standards in education, internationally competitive research, and entrepreneurial approach. It was founded in 2003 after the merger of three smaller universities. It is ranked at #280 by the 2026 QS World University Rankings.