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Overview
The Winter & Summer School on EU Policy Making at the 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 School on EU Policy Making consist of 6 ECTS.
Winter School
The intensive two-week online Winter School on EU Policy Making takes place from Monday 12 January to Friday 23 January 2026.
Rooted in the interdisciplinary field of European studies, 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 its 2026 edition focuses on the EU's tech policies, 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.
Summer School
The intensive two-week Jean Monnet Summer School on EU Policy Making, taught on campus, is held one week in Brussels and one week in Lisbon from Monday 29 June to Friday 10 July 2026. This Summer School allows students to experience the institutional centre of the EU, as well as explore its relations with other regions, through an interdisciplinary and critical lens.
The Brussels School of Governance joins forces with NOVA University of Lisbon to bring you this ‘crash course’ in European studies and EU policy making. The thematic focus of the 2026 edition is the external dimensions of EU policy making, with policy discussions on trade, development, technology and sustainability, and covering EU’s relations to other regions.
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
- Starting
More details
- Early bird deadline: 15 March
Language
English
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Credits
6 ECTS
Delivered
Blended, Online
- Fully structured
- Continuous support with feedback on request
- Online group works/assignments
Campus Location
- Brussels, Belgium
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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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.
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Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1500 EUR / full≈ 1500 EUR / full -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals1500 EUR / full≈ 1500 EUR / full
Additional Details
The tuition for the online Winter School on EU Policy Making is 1500€.
The tuition for the Summer School on EU Policy Making is 1900€.
Living costs
Brussels
Belgium
885 - 1305 EUR / month
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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