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Thomas More University of Applied Sciences

Mechelen, Belgium

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Quick facts

World rank
Unranked
Acceptance rate
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Students
21,000
International students
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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)
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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

Programs offered by Thomas More University of Applied Sciences
ProgramLevelDurationTuitionDeadlineIntakes
Applied Computer Science - Application Development (opens in a new tab)On CampusBachelor's—VariesVaries—
Applied Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence (opens in a new tab)On CampusBachelor's—VariesVaries—
Automotive Technology (opens in a new tab)On CampusBachelor's3 yearsVariesVaries—
Electronics-ICT - Applied Artificial Intelligence (opens in a new tab)On CampusBachelor's3 yearsVariesVaries—
Film Virtual Production (opens in a new tab)On CampusBachelor's—VariesVaries—
International Business Management (opens in a new tab)On CampusBachelor's—VariesVaries—
International Communication and Media (opens in a new tab)On CampusBachelor's—VariesVaries—
International Journalism (opens in a new tab)On CampusBachelor's—VariesVaries—
International Media and Entertainment Business (opens in a new tab)On CampusBachelor's—VariesVaries—
International Tourism and Leisure (opens in a new tab)On CampusBachelor's—VariesVaries—

Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.