Antwerp University Association
# Antwerp University Association

The Antwerp University Association (in Dutch: Associatie Universiteit & Hogescholen Antwerpen or AUHA) is a Belgian association for higher education, with members located primarily in Antwerp. The leading institute is the University of Antwerp.

## Introduction

The association was founded on September 1, 2003 by 5 founding members. Typical aspects of the Antwerp Association are:

* regional concentration
* confederal organisation
* active pluralism
* several unique courses (f.e. dance, nautic sciences, new product development)
* large concentration of courses in arts and culture (visual arts, cultural management, dance, drama, filmstudies, music, theatre).

## Members

* University of Antwerp, with campuses in Antwerp & Wilrijk
* Artesis Hogeschool Antwerpen, with campuses in Antwerp, Merksem, Lier & Turnhout
* Hogere Zeevaartschool Antwerpen, located in Antwerp
* Karel de Grote-Hogeschool, with campuses in Antwerp, Hoboken & Borgerhout
* Plantijn Hogeschool, with campuses in Antwerp & Boom
