the college of europe le collège d’europe
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The College of Europe Le 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). About this presentation. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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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