Description

THE EUROMASTER - ADVANCE YOUR CAREER IN EUROPEAN AFFAIRS

The Advanced Master of European Integration and Development (EuroMaster) is an interdisciplinary programme offered by the Institute for European Studies (IES) in cooperation with the faculty of Economic, Political and Social Sciences and the Solvay Business School.

Its teaching staff is a mixture of renowned academics and carefully selected practitioners in EU policy-making. The student community includes both full-time students and professionals with experience in national administrations and international and European institutions.

An interdisciplinary approach ensures insights from economics, political sciences, law and sociology. A maximum of 30 students is admitted to each of the two 'specialisation streams' to guarantee high quality interactive teaching.

The 60 ECTS EuroMaster can be taken in either a full-time (1 year) or part-time (2 years) format. Organised in the evenings, the programme is highly accessible for professionals who wish to study alongside their on going professional activities.

PROGRAMME SETUP

Now in its 10th year, the EuroMaster provides students with an advanced academic, theory-based understanding of the policies, the institutions and the socio-economic processes in the European Union. The European Union has an increasing impact on a wide variety of public and private actors within and beyond its borders. Therefore a focus on European integration is essential. Given the EU's influence on domestic and international contexts, an analytical and academic understanding of its functioning is imperative.

In addition, the programme supplies students with the necessary theoretical and conceptual tools to interpret and analyse aspects of European integration.

Highlights

THE INSTITUTE FOR EUROPEAN STUDIES, BRUSSELS

The Institute for European Studies (IES), a Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence, offers an outstanding research-focused environment, close to the main EU institutions, and in proximity to many international organisations, creating excellent networking and internship opportunities. The lES boasts excellent teaching facilities and a modern working space, right next to the amenities of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) Etterbeek campus.

BRUSSELS
As the beating heart of Europe, Brussels is a special place for students of European Studies. Brussels offers fantastic internship and job opportunities in the EU institutions, at NATO, or at one of the many multinational headquarters in the city.

Minimum Education

Masters

Subject Areas

• Economics
• European Studies (includes Politics)
• Political Science/politics

Cost in US$:

5400 (approx.)

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living
• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 months

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

The Institute for European Studies's Mission Statement

The Institute for European Studies (IES), a Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence in Brussels, offers an outstanding research-focused environment in the heart of Europe. Located close to the main EU institutions, and in proximity to international organisations and law firms, there are excellent networking and internship opportunities. The lES boasts excellent teaching facilities and a modern working space, right next to the amenities of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) Etterbeek campus. Created in 2001 through an initiative taken by the Flemish government, the IES teaches advanced Master programmes, and focuses on interdisciplinary research in European Studies, more specifically on the role of the EU in an international setting. Within this scope, the IES provides academic services to scholars, policy makers and the general public. The IES provides also an ideal forum for conferences and workshops on European issues.

Year Founded

2001