Antwerp has a varied and successful scene of higher education. Colleges and several universities have camped in this city starting with University of Antwerp, Plantin University College, Artesis University College and many more.

Programs in environmental biology often consider multiple topics in the life sciences to enhance a student's understanding of the way life interacts with outside conditions. Professionals who use these skills include park service officers, researchers and development planners.

With university education being upper most level in the education system of the Belgium, the government has put more emphasis to make sure that the students’ lives is made as simple as possible through the loan and grants programs. They offer sponsors for international students with poor and vulnerable backgrounds who would like to study in this country.

The MSc, or Master of Science, is an internationally recognized academic degree that indicates proficiency and knowledge of a given topic or field. Most MSc programs take about four years to finish, after which some join the workforce while others continue on in the classroom.