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Description

What is the College of Europe?

Composition

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A Few Facts Campus in Bruges Studies in Bruges Campus in Natolin Studies in Natolin

Organization

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The College Formula The College Year

Your Questions Admission

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Admission Requirements Tuition and Fees Scholarship Schemes How to apply?

After graduation

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Alumni and Careers Alumni Association

Our meeting today

What is the College of Europe?

• Established in 1949, after the Hague Congress by Salvador de Madariaga
• The oldest and most prestigious institute of postgraduate European Studies
• Attracts some of the most important statespeople in Europe as speakers

A Few Facts

• Locations:

One College – Two Campuses: Bruges – Belgium & Natolin (Warsaw) – Poland

• Degree awarded:

Advanced Master (accredited NVAO)

• Working languages:

English and French

• Duration:

10-11 months (from August/September to June)

• Student body:

+440 postgraduate students, over 55 nationalities, Average age: 26 years

• Teaching staff:

230 professors and practitioners from over 20 nationalities, 35 academic assistants

• Funding:

More than 70% of our students have scholarships

• Alumni:

Professional network of more than 11,500 alumni

Campus in Bruges

Dijver Building Dijver Canal Verversdijk Extension Verversdijk Extension

Campus in Bruges

Student and Academic Life in Bruges

Studies in Bruges

■ EU International Relations and Diplomacy

Studies

■ European Economic Studies // specialisations:

• European Economic Integration & Business
• Option European Law and Economic Analysis
• Option European Public Policy Analysis

■ Political and Governance Studies

• Option European Public Policy Analysis

■ European Legal Studies

• Option European Law and Economic Analysis

Campus in Natolin

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120-hectare historical park and nature reserve - formerly the Royal hunting palace of Natolin

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The Palace was built by Prince August Czartoryski in the

• 1780s. Different owners of the Polish aristocracy redesigned

and developed the palace with the help of Italian and Polish artists and craftsmen

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Following extensive damage during WW2, the entire Natolin estate became a state property in 1945, and from 1946

• nwards was closed to the public, becoming the weekend

residence of the President of the Republic

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The restoration of the Palace and associated buildings and the monuments in the Park was largely completed in the 1990s.

Retinger Building Natolin Park Warsaw City Center Campus Buildings

Campus in Natolin

Campus in Natolin

Student and Academic Life in Natolin

Studies in Natolin

■ One-year bilingual (English-French) course of study leading to a prestigious

degree of Master of Arts

■ An intensive programme in EU Politics, Policies and Geopolitics, Law,

Economics and European History and Civilization, offering a 360 degree approach to European Studies

■ Four specializations (second semester): 

EU Public Affairs and Policies

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The EU as a Global Actor

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European History and Civilization

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EU Neighbours and the European Neighbourhood Policy

Advanced Master of Arts in European Interdisciplinary Studies

Studies in Natolin

■ A distinguished faculty of academics and practitioners from all over the

world

■ Two Chairs: European Neighbourhood Policy and European History &

Civilization

■ Study trips, international competitions, special lectures and VIP events ■ Language courses in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Polish and

Russian

■ A Careers Service and a dedicated Professional Skills Programme ■ A multicultural community of more than 130 students from over 30

nationalities

■ A richly stocked library with more than 42,000 books ■ A beautiful and historic campus in a protected natural reserve in Warsaw

Advanced Master of Arts in European Interdisciplinary Studies

The College Formula

■ “Flying Faculty”: visiting specialists - academics and practitioners ■ Active participation (workshops, simulation games, compact seminars) ■ A wide range of extracurricular activities ■ An intense multi-cultural experience ■ Working in two languages ■ The opportunity to meet world leaders and international opinion formers

The College Year

First semester

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Courses, workshops

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Exams in November and December

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Study trip

Second semester

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Specializations, courses and MT

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Exams in May and June

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Study trips

Admission Requirements

■ Completed university degree in a relevant discipline (at least 240 ECTS) ■ Good and solid academic results ■ English Level minimum B2

French level minimum A2/B1 (option: Language Summer Academy)

■ Interest in European Affairs, European integration, Geopolitics, Area

Studies, International Relations, Foreign Policy, Security Studies, Energy Studies

■ Ambition and ideas, open-mindedness ■ Successful completion of the online application and interview

Tuition and Fees

Academic year 2018-2019 = 25.000 €

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Tuition fees

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Accommodation and meals

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Library

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Language courses

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Careers Service

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Professional Skills Programme

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Study trips

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Medical insurance on campus

Scholarship Schemes

■ Full scholarships offered by the College of Europe – ENP Scholarships ■ Full scholarships for students of history and related disciplines –

Geremek Scholarships (Natolin campus only)

■ For more information: www.coleurope.eu/admission/scholarships

How to apply?

• Applications are open

from 1st November 2017 to 17th January 2018

• On-line application –

motivation letter, two reference letters

Alumni and Careers

■ European Institutions 25% ■ Services – Private sector 27% ■ National administration 18% ■ Academia 10% ■ Primary and secondary sectors 9%

Alumni Association

Thank you for your attention!

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