Master of Science in European Union Policy:
Introduction
The degree is offered by Vesalius College in Brussels, in cooperation with the Institute for European Studies (IES) at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). This cooperation combines the unique experience of Vesalius College as an English language institute for higher education, with the broad research experience in European Studies of the IES, a Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence. The mix of renowned and prominent academics and practitioners in EU policymaking guarantees the academic excellence of the programme, designed to attract qualified students from all over the globe.
With its European and international character, Brussels enjoys the status of Capital of Europe, and represents an unrivalled base for students seeking a European or wider international career. The city is home to the European Institutions, the NATO, numerous lobby organisations and NGO’s. With the European Union Policy programme set against this perfect backdrop, Vesalius College offers its students further distinctive opportunities: invaluable professional experience and transferrable networks within the EU policy field. The MSc EUP programme will be a unique experience for students interested in a career in the European policy sphere, and equally a high-level preparation for more advanced studies in this field.