English-taught professional bachelor's degrees with a strong practical focus

Thomas More University of Applied Sciences is a public higher-education institution in Belgium with campuses across the province of Antwerp. For international undergraduate students, its Mechelen campuses offer a particularly broad selection of English-taught professional bachelor's programmes in areas including international business, data intelligence, communication, journalism, tourism, media and digital experience design. 

Thomas More describes itself as a pioneer in learning-by-doing, with practical teaching, projects and hands-on learning forming an important part of its approach. The institution currently has almost 22,000 students, around 2,200 staff and 250 researchers across its campuses. 

For students looking for an English-taught bachelor's degree in Belgium, that combination of professional education, practical learning and a wide choice of programmes is what makes Thomas More worth considering.

Why Thomas More stands out

A professional bachelor's model

Thomas More is different from a traditional research university. Its professional bachelor's degrees are designed around developing skills that students can apply in a workplace, with practical sessions, projects and professional experience forming part of the learning process. The university's own guidance distinguishes practical training from purely classroom-based study, including activities in laboratories, on campus and in professional settings. 

This approach is particularly visible in programmes such as International Business and Trade, where students work on an international project and can undertake an internship abroad. The programme also offers language options including Chinese, German, Spanish, French and Dutch. 

A broad English-taught undergraduate portfolio

Thomas More currently lists a substantial range of full English-taught bachelor's degrees and specialisation tracks. In Mechelen, these include International Business Management, International Communication and Media, International Journalism, International Media and Entertainment Business, International Tourism and Leisure, and International Digital Experience Design. 

This is complemented by English-taught technology programmes at other Thomas More campuses, including Applied Computer Science and Electronics-ICT. 

For this reason, Thomas More works particularly well for students who want to study in English at bachelor's level but are looking beyond the conventional business-degree route.

What can you study at Thomas More?

For students applying to the Mechelen undergraduate programmes, some of the main options include:

Business

• International Business and Trade 
• Global Supply Chain Management 
• International Applied Data Intelligence 

Communication and media

• International Communication and Media 
• International Journalism 
• International Media and Entertainment Business 
• International Digital Experience Design 

Tourism

• International Tourism and Leisure 

Several of these programmes include international projects, practical assignments or opportunities for internships and study abroad. 

The portfolio is also changing with industry needs. For example, the International Business Management programme now includes International Applied Data Intelligence, reflecting the growing role of data in business decision-making. 

Career preparation and international experience

Thomas More's practical orientation extends beyond classroom projects. Students can use the institution's international network to arrange exchanges and internships, while programmes such as International Business and Trade specifically include international experience as part of the degree pathway. 

The university also provides dedicated international support, including orientation days for new international students and guidance around arrival, study and life in Belgium. 

Non-EEA students are permitted to take student jobs in Belgium within the applicable limits; Thomas More currently states that this is generally limited to 20 hours per week during the academic year. The university also cautions that student employment should not be relied upon as the primary means of financing the degree. 

Why students from Kerala may consider Thomas More

Thomas More could be particularly relevant to Kerala students looking for an English-taught bachelor's degree in Belgium with a practical orientation.

The Mechelen portfolio gives students options beyond the most common business choices, including international journalism, media and entertainment, digital experience design and tourism alongside business and data-focused programmes. 

Mechelen itself offers a different experience from studying in a major capital city. The city is in the province of Antwerp and has several Thomas More campuses, with the institution's programmes integrated into the city rather than concentrated in one large university campus. 

For non-EEA students, Thomas More is a publicly recognised higher-education institution, and students requiring a visa apply for Belgium's long-stay Type D student visa. 

Is Thomas More right for you?

Thomas More could suit you if you:

• Want an English-taught bachelor's degree in Belgium 
• Prefer practical and project-based learning 
• Are interested in business, data, media, communication or tourism 
• Want opportunities for internships, international projects or exchange 
• Prefer a professional bachelor's degree rather than a research-university environment 

It may be less suitable if you:

• Are specifically looking for a research-intensive university 
• Want a broad range of traditional academic bachelor's subjects 
• Are looking for a master's degree through this undergraduate pathway 
• Prefer studying in a large capital-city university environment 

Thomas More is therefore best considered by students who want an applied bachelor's education with English-taught international programmes and a strong practical component, rather than by students choosing primarily on research reputation.

Planning to study at Thomas More?

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