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Five good reasons to study at ITM
The Institute of Tropical Medicine is a vibrant global campus in the heart of Antwerp, Belgium. At ITM you can follow science-driven and socially relevant postgraduate training in tropical medicine, international public health and global one health, in a warm and collaborative environment.
Our educational vision focuses on critical thinking, flexible (life long) learning, international mobility and tailored student support.
At ITM, students and faculty co-create participatory learning, enriched by academic, professional and cultural diversity. Skills and practice are as important as theory. ITM graduates leave very satisfied and more often than not, they return to the institute to enjoy further education.
1. Flexible programmes
At ITM, we understand the importance of flexibility in all its aspects. Studying can be hard to combine with a job and/or family life. That’s why we also offer customizable study programmes. Or maybe the master’s or postgraduate you want to study, does not entirely meet your educational needs? Mix and match elective courses at ITM and our partner institutions in the world, to shape your own learning path.
2. Multicultural and multidisciplinary
Every year, we welcome 500 students from more than 50 different nationalities.
Interdisciplinary collaboration and working in multicultural teams are essential parts of the learning process. The cultural diversity and variety of professional backgrounds among students and faculty allow for rich exchanges, comparative analyses and the confrontation of ideas.
Our graduates value this approach, and studying at ITM has an impact on their personal and professional development.
3. Elaborate worldwide professional network
ITM works with more than 20 partners in three continents (Africa, Asia and Latin America) and is part of TropEd, the Network for Education in International Health.
The ITM Alumni Network consists of more than 11500 alumni and is increasing annually by 500 students including researchers, medical doctors, nurses and other health professionals.
When you study at ITM, you automatically become a lifelong member of this alumni network, benefiting from the access to scientific and sector related insights, webinars, calls for (research) projects, internships, job vacancies, and many more opportunities for international collaborations and career development.
4. 120 years of expertise and teaching experience
Established in 1906, ITM has grown from a small training institution to an internationally recognised academic, scientific and medical institute, dedicating itself to help advance science and health for all.
ITM professors are active in the field, collaborate for research purposes, and enjoy international recognition. They are your study partners: they share their profound knowledge and skills, act as catalysts and push you to learn through personal participation.
5. Tailored student support
AT ITM, we guide you every step of the way:
Our Student Support Services will help you with all the practical questions or worries you might have.
Our educational staff can help you planning your study programme and/or tailor it to the career path you want to pursue (including public health, research, NGOs, government, academia and medicine).
Study in Antwerp
If you decide to study at the Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp, you’ll soon find yourself in the centre of a lively, multicultural metropolis.
Antwerp is home to more than 170 nationalities and over 400 languages and yet a very pocket-sized city, so you will easily feel at home.
As an international student, you probably have a lot of practical questions about living in Antwerp. Don't worry, we are here to help.
News
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ITM moments that shaped 2025
2025 had many moments to be proud of. Explore our highlights in research, education, medical service delivery and global partnerships. -
An interview with Professor Tom Decroo, Head of the Unit of HIV and TB
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The award puts global research in the spotlight.
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A small ecological change, a big difference for public health
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This hands-on training is designed to guide Ethiopian researchers from research idea to publication.
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Interview with Dr Placide Mbala, a leading Congolese medical doctor and virologist named one of Nature’s 10 most influential scientists for his groundbreaking work on mpox.
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We welcomed two guest lecturers to our French-language Challenges in International Health course.
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A conversation with Marleen Boelaert Scholarship grantee Faradiba Faradiba (Indonesia) and Professor Raffaella Ravinetto (ITM)
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Impact stories
"I realised that I could not help as many people as I wanted by sitting behind a desk in a hospital"
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On 19 November 2024, an interactive and insightful ITM alumni meeting took place in Nagasaki.
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Pressure to meet targets to improve health outcomes for women and their babies can have unintended negative consequences.
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Our newly opened clinical and experimental immunology laboratories will help us enhance research and education in both human and vector immunology.
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Press releases
Four ITM alumni win the 2024 Global Research Award
Each year, the Province of Antwerp presents the Global Research Award to encourage research on global issues. The main criteria for evaluation include the development relevance, quality, and originality of the graduation project. The award ceremony took place in the presence of Minister Gennez. -
From 1 to 5 July 2024, PhD candidate Adwine Vanslembrouck had the opportunity to follow a field training with Goethe University in Frankfurt, supported by an Erasmus+ mobility grant
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From 16 to 23 June 2024, PhD candidates Monika Martens, Aline Semaan and Jil Molenaar attended the Action Research Summer School in Austria, with the support of an Erasmus+ mobility grant.
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Erasmus+ mobility: MTM student Viktoria Sturm attended an insightful traineeship in Addis Abeba
From 1 to 15 June 2024, MTM student Viktoria Sturm participated in a traineeship in Ethiopia, with the support of an Erasmus+ mobility grant. -
From 3 to 14 June 2024, ITM junior researcher and part-time MPH student Luciana Lepore followed a tropEd-accredited training on Qualitative Research Methods and Data Management at the Institute of International Health Charité in Berlin, supported by an Erasmus+ mobility grant.
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From 3 to 7 June 2024, PhD student Jens Cornelis (at ITM and UGent) attended a training on Global Health Diagnostics at the McGill Summer Institute in Montréal, Canada, with the support of an Erasmus+ mobility grant.
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Enhance your skills in immunomonitoring, laboratory preparedness, or PrEP consultations.
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Four ITM researchers awarded a competitive fellowship by the Research Foundation of Flanders
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We are pleased to present Dr Christelle Geneviève Jouego Tagne (Cameroon), the newly elected student representative in ITM's General Council for the 2024-2028 term.
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Erasmus+ mobility: PhD student Carl Boodman attended an inspiring lab training in Marseille
From 4 to 15 March 2024, ITM PhD student Carl Boodman participated in a training programme at the National Reference Center for Rickettsioses (NRCR) in Marseille, France, affiliated with Aix-Marseille University. His participation was supported by an Erasmus+ mobility grant. -
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Adwine Vanslembrouck receives Belgian Royal Academy of Medicine grant for tropical pathology
Adwine received the Dubois-Brigué grant for her exceptional work in addressing the impact of climate change on the spread of mosquito-borne diseases. -
Exclusive interview with Dr Kevin De Cock
Your studies at ITM
Here you can find all you need to know about studying at the Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp:
Education and examination regulations
We strive to constantly develop and improve the quality of our education, deeply rooted in our educational vision and key principles.
Tuition fees
Our fees include the registration fee and the credit fee.
Scholarships
We manage a scholarships programme for selected students from low-resource settings.
Internationalisation
At ITM, we value global connections and the opportunities they entail for students, staff and course programmes.
Alumni network
Stay globally connected even after completing your studies, thanks to our extensive alumni network. Join us today!
Student portal
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Certification verification
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Lifelong learning
Lifelong learning means growing, rediscovering yourself, and creating new possibilities. ITM has joined Nova Academy, a partnership of ten Flemish higher education institutions committed to promoting lifelong learning. You can explore a wide range of academic continuing education and professional development opportunities on the Nova Academy website.
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