Description

As the centre of the European Community, Brussels is the ideal place for students of varying interests and major areas of study to enrich their undergraduate experience. Located in the heart of Brussels, Vesalius College provides an ideal venue for students to get the most out of a European Study Abroad opportunity.

Over 300 international students from over 45 nationalities attend Vesalius College every semester, providing a truly cosmopolitan and culturally enriching environment. With class instruction in English, associated with a Dutch-language university and located in a French/Dutch bilingual city, Vesalius College offers something for everyone.

Degree Recognition and Accreditation:

Vesalius College is registered with the Flemish government of Belgium as an institution of higher education. The Vesalius College Bachelor's degree is equivalent to a fully recognized Bachelor's degree issued from a Flemish University.

Vesalius College is a participant in the Bologna Process, the reform effort designed to standardize higher education throughout Europe. In accordance with the Bologna declaration, Vesalius College offers the three-year European Bachelors degree and calculates coursework in ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits.

The 3 majors of Vesalius College are accredited by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organization (NVAO, Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatie Organisatie). This official organization was established by international treaty between the Flemish and the Dutch governments with the aim of ensuring the quality of higher education in both the Netherlands and Flanders.

Highlights

Historic Brussels offers many exciting activities during the summer months. Discover the cafe life in the breathtaking Grand Place and the many pubs, discos, and restaurants all over town. Outdoor music festivals from rock to jazz to classical are on all summer. Museums for all interests welcome you. Sandy beaches, quaint villages, green forests can be discovered over extensive cycling & walking trails. Brussels, the "Heart of Europe" is within two hours of Paris, London, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Madrid, Milan and Rome.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

USD5,500

Program Fees Include:

Semester's tuition and fees, personal email with unlimited usage, free access to multiple on-campus sports facilities, free on-campus medical care.

Experience Required

no

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Scholarships are Available

Need-and merit-based financial aid and scholarships available

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Vesalius College's Mission Statement

Vesalius College educates students in a multi-cultural, humanistic and interactive environment. The College's faculty is dedicated to instilling a spirit of critical enquiry and ethical responsibility and preparing its students to excel in a global society.

Year Founded

1987