EU Studies Summer Program in Brussels
July 12 - August 13, 2010

 

Co-administered by:

The European Union Center of Excellence of the University of Washington, the European Union Center of Excellence at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and the Institute for European Studies of the Free University of Brussels. 

About the EU Studies Summer Program in Brussels


The EU Studies Summer Program in Brussels is offered with the generous support of the Delegation of the European Union Commission to the USA


The EU Studies Summer Program in Brussels offers US students the opportunity to study the emergence of a united Europe in its dynamic heart. Running from July 12 to August 13, the program will consist of two courses plus an EU simulation for a total of 12 quarter credits (or 8 semester credits). The Program is co-administered by the European Commission-sponsored EU Center of Excellence at the University of Washington (Seattle), the European Union Center of Excellence at the University of Wisconsin (Madison), and is hosted by the Universite' Libre de Bruxelles (ULB). This five-week program features lectures and seminars by leading experts on the EU from both sides of the Atlantic, as well as site visits to major EU institutions and organizations involved in European integration. In addition, the program is supplemented by cultural and social events in and around the city, as well as a field trip to Luxembourg. Brussels' central location allows students to easily explore the area's rich history and culture at their own pace. The city is famous for its excellent dining, and the program will include two special group dinners. Field trip costs are covered by program fees. Discover the new Europe through the EU Studies Program in Brussels!

Brussels Summer Program 2009

Class of 2009


Quotes from participating students:

"Fun intensive and informative" - "The program was truly an incredible opportunity to learn more about the EU in depth" - "It was a great program, I learned a lot" - "Fantastic opportunity to come to Europe and learn about the EU from inside-out" - "Excellent" - "Walks on water" " I felt very honored to discuss with policy makers and parliament members about complex issues like integration" - "One of the most memorable experiences"

 

Courses & Program
The program includes two courses: "Current EU Policy Debates" taught by Dr. Nils Ringe (University of Wisconsin at Madison), and "EU Institutions: Views from inside the Brussels Complex" taught by Dr. Peter Hobbing (former Principal Administrator, European Commission). In addition, students will participate in a European Union simulation. The two courses are 5 credits each and the EU simulation is 2 credits. Students will be awarded 12 UW credits upon successful completion of the program.

Facilities & Housing
Courses will be held at the Institute for European Studies on the ULB campus. Students will have access to the ULB library and other campus facilities. Students will be accommodated in single-room student dorms on  the ULB Solbosch campus, in either the "residence Elio Conte" or "residence Lucia de Brouckere".

Both dorms are located close to the Institute for European Studies (IEE), where the program seminars will be held. The residences provide internet access, private bathrooms, private showers, plus a shared kitchen. Both dorms are conveniently located near mass transit and are just a short walking distance from numerous restaurants and shops.

ULB dorms pictures (residence Lucia de Brouckere): http://www.ulb.ac.be/services/etudiants/photos/index_3.html

Map: http://www.ulb.ac.be/docs/campus/sol_d31.html

Student's dorm accommodation cost will be covered by funds from the European Commission through the Seattle EU Center of Excellence's grant.

Eligibility
The program is open to all upper level undergraduate students with an interest in the European Union enrolled in degree programs at US universities. Applicants should submit a program application form, an official  university transcript (UW students can submit a non-official copy) , a two-page statement of purpose, and 2 letters of recommendation to the EU Center by March 12th, 2010. Letters of recommendation may be received up to a week after the deadline. At least one of the  two letters of recommendation must be written by a faculty member at your institution. A second letter can be written by a TA, or supervisor, provided they can comment upon your academic abilities, and on how you can contribute to, and benefit from, a study abroad program. The center may conduct interviews as part of the selections process and will notify all candidates of the program's decisions in writing.

Program Costs
The program fee for 2010 is $2600. The program fee includes instructional costs, program trips & events. The program fee does not include airfare, meals, textbooks, personal expenses or the fees charged by IPE: $250 for UW students or $450 for non-UW students.

Financial Aid & Grants
Grant funding is available on a competitive basis to students on this program. UW students are eligible to apply for the quarterly International Programs & Exchanges (IPE) scholarship. Non-UW students may also qualify for funding from their home institution.

Program Payment Schedule:

Signed program payment contract, and $350 non-refundable deposit due April 2nd.

$250 IPE non-refundable fee, and $200 non-refundable IPE non-UW student fee (for non-UW students only) due April 2nd.

Withdrawal deadline, April 9th.

$500 payment due April 16th.

Program fee balance $1750, due July 30th.

Total fees due for UW students: $2850

Total fees due for non-UW students: $3050

The EU Center of Excellence reserves the right to modify the program fee based upon dollar devaluation or severe cost inflation.

Withdrawal Policy
Click here to view detailed refund policies and emergency withdrawal forms and procedures. Students withdrawing from the program must submit a withdrawal form to both the EU Center and the International Programs and Exchanges (IPE).

Students withdrawing from the program before April 9th will be responsible solely for the non-refundable $350 deposit and the $250 IPE fee. Non-UW students will also be responsible for the additional $200 IPE non-UW student fee. Students withdrawing on or after April 9th will be responsible for the following percentages of the total program fee:

If withdrawal is submitted on or before April 30th: 25% of total program fee.

If withdrawal is submitted on or before May 28th: 50% of total program fee.

If withdrawal is submitted on or before July 9th: 75% of total program fee.

No refunds will be given after the program starts. All fees are paid to the University of Washington's Student Fiscal Services office: http://f2.washington.edu/fm/sfs/

Program Enrollment
Students in this program will be concurrently enrolled at the UW and will maintain financial and scholarship eligibility. Student must enroll in all three courses in order to meet concurrent enrollment requirements. Credits will be recorded on students' UW transcripts and may be applicable to graduation requirements. All Seattle-area students must attend a pre-departure orientation; non-Seattle students must email outbound@fiuts.org for orientation information and materials.

For full policy details contact the IPE office at:
Phone: (206) 221-4404
Email: ipe@u.washington.edu
Web: http://ipe.washington.edu

Questions regarding the program can be directed to Mark Di Virgilio, Exchange Program Coordinator at euc@u.washington.edu.

Applications and Program Correspondence should be addressed to:

Mark Di Virgilio
University of Washington
European Union Center of Excellence
Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies

120 Thomson Hall
Box 353650
Seattle WA, 98195

Phone: (206) 616-2415
Fax: (206) 616-2462
Email: euc@u.washington.edu

Copies of the program brochure can be requested from the center of downloaded as a PDF file.

Click here to view a map of Brussels with placemarks indicating program related locations.

Click here for a Brussels "field manual"

2008 class at the European Court of Justice

The 2008 class at the European Court of Justice

 

The EU Studies Summer Program in Brussels is Co-sponsored by:

The European Union Center of Excellence at the University of Michigan,

The European Union Center of Excellence at the University of Pittsburgh, the European Union Center of California at The Claremont Colleges, the Jean Monnet Center of Excellence at the University of Victoria, the Tocqueville Initiative at the University of Colorado at Boulder, and Brigham Young University.

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
European Union Center of Excellence
University of Washington
120 Thomson Hall
Box 353650
Seattle WA 98195-3650
(206) 616-2415 office
(206) 616-2462 fax
►euc@u.washington.edu