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