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The Summer & Winter School on EU Policy Making from Brussels School of Governance  Summer School is in collaboration with its partners the University of Vienna and the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna. The next Summer School will take place from 30 June to 11 July 2025.

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Overview

The Summer & Winter School on EU Policy Making from Brussels School of Governance key facts:

Packed with interactive seminars, these short programmes attract students and young professionals who wish to broaden their knowledge of the European institutions, European law and the European decision-making process in general.

The Winter & Summer Schools on EU Policy Making consist of 5 ECTS. 

Summer School

The intensive two-week Jean Monnet Summer School on EU Policy Making, taught on campus, will be held from 30 June to 11 July 2025.

The first week of the summer school reviews the main EU institutions and decision-making procedures, while theoretically exploring questions of governance, participation and legitimacy.

During the second week students learn more about EU foreign relations. Each year, the programme has a central theme. The focus area of the Summer edition, which will be civil rights, touching on policy discussions related to human security, migration, anti-discrimination, diversity.

Study visits include the European Commission, European Parliament, Council of the EU, OSCE and the UN! (TBC)

Winter School 

The intensive two-week online Winter School on EU Policy Making takes place in February. This Jean Monnet Winter School provides participants a ‘crash course’ in European Union Policy Making, building on the long-standing expertise of the similar (offline) Summer School that the Brussels School of Governance and its partners have organised for more than 20 years. The Winter School is taught fully online, and focuses on digital rights and diplomacy, touching on policy discussions related to freedom of expression, data governance, artificial intelligence, disinformation resilience, platform responsibility, and digital development. 

The Brussels School of Governance is an alliance between the Institute for European Studies (Vrije Universiteit Brussel) and Vesalius College. 

Accreditation

All Institute for European Studies (VUB) programmes have been granted accredited status by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO, Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatie Organisatie).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Functioning of the European institutions
  • EU decision-making procedures
  • Governance, participation and legitimacy
  • EU constitutional and legal issues
  • European foreign and security policy
  • Human rights protection
  • The EU and international organisations
  • Overview of select EU policy areas with a focus on digital rights (Winter School) or civil rights (Summer School)

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 14 days

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

Please note that applications will be reviewed as of February – you may of course already apply before that date.

Credits

5 ECTS

Delivered

Blended, Online
  • Fully structured
  • Regular mandatory meetings
  • Continuous support with feedback on request
  • Online group works/assignments

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Brussels School of Governance and/or in Belgium, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • It is recommended to be in the final year of a Bachelor degree. Candidates from partner countries neighbouring the EU are especially encouraged to apply. 

  • All candidates must demonstrate a high level of motivation and interest in their letter of intent. A good level of English is necessary.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    1600 EUR/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 1600 EUR for the full programme during 14 days.
  • EU/EEA

    1600 EUR/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 1600 EUR for the full programme during 14 days.

The tuition for the online Winter School on EU Policy Making is 1600€.

The tuition for the Summer School on EU Policy Making is 1900€.

Living costs for Brussels

885 - 1305 EUR /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

The Brussels School of Governance will grant one full tuition fee waiver to one student of the winter programme and one student of the summer programme. This waiver will be attributed on the basis of merit and motivation, and will in general, but not exclusively, be granted to a student from a partner country neighbouring the EU.

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