International Class in Business Management (ICBM)

Type

Exchange

Timing

Spring Semester

Location
Campus Meistraat

If you're a Business student hungry for knowledge in finance, logistics or marketing: get ready to spice up your approach to business education with AP’s International Class in Business Management (ICBM)! This international semester will help you to develop key competences while experiencing life in the vibrant heart of Europe. Did you know we’re right next to the continent’s second largest port?

What?

The ICBM programme offers a dynamic mix of courses tailored to your interests and background. You will team up with other students and AP experts to improve your English fluency as well as your skills in business topics, intercultural communication and project work. Whether you’re passionate about finance, logistics, marketing or all three: ICBM can boost your career prospects as you expand your qualifications in a European metropole.

The programme is not a fixed one, so you have the flexibility to tailor your ICMB journey by selecting a number of interesting courses between 20 to 33 ECTS credits. As an international student, you'll seamlessly integrate into our diverse community, learning alongside Flemish students in English—the language of all Erasmus courses.

You’ll get a student-friendly timetable at campus Meistraat, right in the city center. The programme has semester courses, so a final examination at the end (unless stated otherwise on the ECTS sheet).
 

For who?

Incoming Erasmus students from one of our partner universities specialized in Business Management, International Business, Marketing, Sales, Finance or Logistics can participate.

Some prior knowledge of the courses and subjects offered in the ICBM programme is strongly recommended as you will join Flemish AP Bachelor students from the 2nd year. We just want to make sure you can meet your aspirations and goals.

Combine ICBM (Spring semester) with our ALSEM programme (Autumn semester) for a full academic year of enriching experiences at AP Meistraat.
Are you interested in our International Programmes and your university is not one of our partners yet? Please ask your International Office to contact ours.

Administration incoming students
Academic information

Courses

The course descriptions for 2026-2027 will be published on 1st April at the latest. In the meantime, the course descriptions of 2025-26 can be consulted on the right (subject to changes).

English Language Skills

Fluency in English (B2 level recommended) is essential, as all coursework, presentations and exams are conducted in the language.

Attendance is mandatory, ensuring your active engagement and a manageable learning experience.

Remarks:
  • Global Citizenship (3 ECTS) is mandatory for all ICBM students
  • ‘Belgian culture and trends’: don’t miss out on the opportunity to explore this highly recommended course designed for incoming international students.
  • All courses and course descriptions are subject to changes at any time

Programma Academiejaar 2026-27

*modeltraject steeds onder voorbehoud van wijzigingen

Timing and Location

Timing
Welcome WeekMonday 8th February 2027 - Thursday 11th February 2027
Welcome daysThursday 11th + Friday 12th February 2027 (to be confirmed)
Start of programmeMonday 15th February 2027
Official end dateWednesday 30th June 2027*

 

Academic Organisation

First examination period: at the end of semester 2.
The second examination period (resit for failed courses) is organised during the summer and starts at the earliest on the 23rd of August 2027 and ends at the latest on the 10th of September 2027 (subject to changes). Check our academic calendar and make sure the periods don’t conflict with the organisation of your curriculum at your home university.

Holidays

Carnival Break: Monday 8th February 2027 – Sunday 14th February 2027 (1 week)
Spring Holiday: 28th March 2027 – Sunday 11th April 2027 (2 weeks)
Other free days: 6th – 7th May 2027 / 17th May 2027

Location

AP University of Applied Sciences & Arts
Campus Meistraat, Meistraat 5
2000 Antwerp, Belgium

Registration

Nomination deadline: 15th October 
Application deadline: 1st November.

AP partner institutions should nominate the student via our registration system Mobility Online. The link to the nomination form will be sent to all partner institutions; If you did not receive it, please contact us at incomingstudents@ap.be . Once nominated, students will receive an automated mail to complete the application.  You can find the full application procedure here.

Our programmes can only accept a limited number of students. After the application deadline, a selection will take place based on motivation/cv, study background, and, if necessary, date of application.

Students will be advised before 15th November of their approval/refusal.

After the selections, additional information will be given, pertaining to:

  • Welcome week and welcome day
  • Accommodation
  • Procedures for registration (residence permit)
  • Entry requirements
  • Activities, integration & facilities
  • Invitation letter, for visa purposes

Credits

30 credits represent the workload for one full semester. Credits are awarded only when the course has been completed and all required examinations have been successfully taken. AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts requires students to take up a minimum of 20 credits per semester. 

You can find the AP Grading scale here.