The College of EuropeThe College of EuropeLe Collège d’EuropeLe Collège d’Europe

“… en se côtoyant quotidiennement les uns les autres, ils se sont aperçus que l’Europe est possible en grand, puisqu’elle se réalise humainement en microcosme.”

Hendrik Brugmans (Recteur, 1949-1972)

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What is the College of Europe?What is the College of Europe?

History and ‘raison d’être’ History and ‘raison d’être’

AcademicAcademic

Student LifeStudent Life

Admission and scholarshipsAdmission and scholarships

After the CollegeAfter the College

Development OfficeDevelopment Office

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The College of Europe is the

oldest institute of postgraduate

European Studies

What is the College of What is the College of Europe?Europe?

“The College of Europe: the place to study and experience Europe”

- Rector Demaret

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History and “raison d’History and “raison d’êêtre”tre”

1948: Hague Congress

Founded in 1949

Founding fathers:

Don Salvador de Madariaga

Father Karel Verleye

First Rector: Dr. Hendrik Brugmans

Natolin campus founded in 1993

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History and “raison d’être”

“I remember my years at the College of Europe with fondness. I can say that it opened my eyes to the extraordinary enterprise of European integration, an area where so much progress has been achieved since then.”

Louise FréchetteDeputy Secretary-General, United Nations

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College “Quick Facts”

Location two residential campuses, Bruges (Belgium) and Natolin (Warsaw, Poland)Qualification awardedMasters in European StudiesDuration10 months: September-JuneWorking LanguagesEnglish and FrenchTeaching Staff140 professors and practitioners, 21 nationalitiesFundingScholarships, student loans and self-financingAlumniProfessional Network of 8500 members

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The students of the College

More than 400 postgraduates from 54 countries

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Average age: 25Age range: 21 - 38

35%

27%

18%2%

18%

2 languages

3 languages

4 languages

5 languages

6 or more languages

Number of languages spoken

AcademicAcademic ProgrammesProgrammes

Masters degrees awarded in• European Community Law (Bruges) *• European Economic Studies (Bruges) * ^• European Political and Administrative Studies

(Bruges)• EU International Relations and Diplomacy

(Bruges)• European Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies

(Natolin, Warsaw)

Specialisation available in:* European Law and Economic Analysis^ European Economic Integration and Business

Variety of teaching methodologies

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Academic Programmes Timeline of the academic year

First semester:

Compulsory Courses

Exams in December

Second semester:

Optional Courses & Master’s Thesis

Exams in MayStudy Trips

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Academic Programmes Bruges Campus

European Economics

Around 40 studentsBackground in Economics

Specialisation possible in:

European Law & Economic AnalysisEuropean Economic Integration & Business

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Academic Programmes Bruges Campus

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European Legal Studies

Around 100 studentsDegree in Law requiredLanguage Rule

Specialisation possible in:

European Law & Economic Analysis

Academic Programmes Bruges Campus

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European Political & Administrative Studies

Around 100 studentsBackground primarily in political science and European studies

Focus on EU institutions & decision-making

Academic Programmes Bruges Campus

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EU International Relations & Diplomacy Studies

Around 70 studentsBackground primarily in international relations and political scienceTwo-week study visit to NatolinCompulsory language course

French requirement

Focus on the EU’s external relations

Academic Programmes Natolin Campus

European Interdisciplinary Studies

Around 110 students

Students come from a wide range of academic backgrounds

First semester – courses in Politics, Law, Economics and History

Two study trips as part of the academic programme

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Ms Ewa Osniecka-Tamecka,Vice Rector of the Natolin

campus

Academic Programmes Natolin Campus

4 Specialisations in the 2nd semester:• Governance in the EU• The EU as a Regional

Actor• The EU as a Global

Actor• Single Market

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Student LifeStudent Life

Study TripsStudent-organised conferencesBelarus Working GroupNational Parties

Student Bar Debating society,

chorale, sports…

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Recent Recent Opening CeremoniesOpening Ceremonies

Carl Bildt, Minister for Foreign Affairs of SwedenDavid Miliband, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth AffairsJean-Claude Juncker, Prime Minister of LuxembourgAliaksandr Milinkevich Opposition leader in BelarusJavier Solana High Representative for CFSPViktor YushchenkoPresident of Ukraine

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Selected Speakers 2006-Selected Speakers 2006-20072007

Josep BorrellPresident, European ParliamentGünther VerheugenVice President,European CommissionToomas Hendrik Ilves President of EstoniaManuel Marín GonzálezPresident, Congress of Deputies of SpainPhilippe Douste-BlazyFrench Minister of Foreign Affairs

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AdmissionAdmission andand scholarshipsscholarships

Competences Required• Relevant University Degree with good results• English and French (level dependent on the

study programme)• Interest in European Integration

Application Process• Online Application• Supporting documents should be sent to the

College and the national selection committee (if applicable)

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Selection Procedure• Applications reviewed by Selection Committees

and the College• Personal Interviews

Over 80% granted full or partial scholarships

Fees cover tuition, lodging and most meals

2008/2009 fees: €17.640

AdmissionAdmission andand scholarshipsscholarships

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AfterAfter thethe CollegeCollege Careers Service & Alumni outcomesCareers Service & Alumni outcomes

Careers Service:– Seminars on: the job search; Cover letter & CV writing; Interview techniques– Workshops on CV writing, Interview techniques

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Media3%

European Institutions25%

Regional and Local Administrations

3%NGOs

2%

National Administrations

18%

International Organisations

3%

Services27%

Primary and secondary sectors

9%

Academia10%

Alumni profile:

AfterAfter thethe College College The Alumni AssociationThe Alumni Association

Headquarters in Brussels 18 regional groups in 16 countriesNetwork of more than 8500 alumni

Services to Alumni: Online alumni

community College and alumni

newsletter Careers Service www.coleurope.eu

DevelopmentDevelopment OfficeOffice

Centralisation and co-ordination of joint activities with EU Institutions, local and national authorities, universities and society at large

Complements College study programmes by• Developing and coordinating European

projects• Organising seminars and workshops• Extending the College’s network of

professional and academic partners

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Questions?

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