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The University of Antwerp, one of the main universities in Flanders, set out to gain clearer insights into its cost structure across faculties, programs, and research projects. With thousands of students and staff, and a wide range of overlapping academic activities, the university needed a reliable way to manage and understand complex cost allocations. To achieve this, it turned to advanced cost modeling software to build a system that could handle both the scale and complexity of its operations.

By reading this case study, you’ll gain insight into how a large and complex institution tackled the challenges of cost transparency and allocation. It highlights practical strategies for managing direct and indirect costs, handling multi-layered academic structures, and using cost data to support internal discussions and external negotiations. Whether you’re in higher education, finance, or manufacturing, this case offers valuable takeaways on how advanced cost modeling can drive better decision-making and operational efficiency.