Thomas More University of Applied Sciences
Mechelen, Belgium
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 21,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
Thomas More is the largest university of applied sciences (hogeschool) in Flanders, Belgium, with 12 campuses across the province of Antwerp, including Mechelen, Antwerp, Geel, Lier, Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Turnhout, and Vorselaar. The institution serves approximately 21,000 students and 2,200 staff, with 250 researchers across 7 centres of expertise. Thomas More offers 43 bachelor's degrees, 18 associate degrees, 19 English-taught degree programmes, 7 English postgraduate programmes, and more than 40 English-taught exchange programmes. As a pioneer in 'learning by doing', Thomas More delivers practical, career-focused education across Business and Tourism, Computer Science and IT, Health and Care, Media and Communication, Science and Technology, Education, Social Sciences, Sports, and Design. All programmes are accredited by NVAO. Thomas More is a proud member of the KU Leuven Association and leads the HEROES European University Alliance.
Fields of study
- Business and Tourism
- Computer Science and IT
- Design and Creativity
- Education
- Health and Care
- Media and Communication
- Science and Technology
- Social Sciences
- Sports
Accreditation: NVAO (Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September, February
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
