1. The Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp, Belgium, promotes the advancement of science and health for all, through innovative research, advanced education, professional services and capacity building of partner institutions in the South.
2. The University of Antwerp maintains structured cooperation with the ITM for both education and research.
3. About 30,000 printed books, thousands of e-books, and about 10,000 current journal subscriptions make up its core collection, the majority of which are in digital format and are accessible via this website around-the-clock. Delivery of documents internally and externally, as well as numerous bibliographic and bibliometric tasks, are all examples of user services.
4.We quiet self-study or group study (priority), meeting and group study rooms are available. Making reservations at the counter is advised for group study. Ten people can fit in one room, four in the other.
5.There are frequently additional (full or partial) scholarship alternatives available, thus candidates are highly advised to look for additional sponsors as well, such as employers, private sponsors, programmes involving development cooperation, or national organisations that support study abroad.
6. University students have at their disposal a huge library, a comfortable campus and dorm rooms. The university is constantly developing and willingly shares its own experience, as evidenced by its entry into scientific associations.
7. Students from over 30 countries specialise in tropical infectious diseases and health care. Our scientists carry out research in laboratories and in the field, in collaboration with partners in Africa, Asia and Latin-America. Our doctors and nurses offer travel advice, vaccinations and medical care tailored to the individual patient, treating imported diseases, HIV and STDs.
8. ITM aims at the advancement and spread of the sciences that contribute to tropical medicine and to public health in developing countries, inclusive of their global dimensions.
9. We have ITM, internationalisation is a key feature of students, staff and course programmes. After your studies, stay globally connected through the alumni network.
