The College of Europe, founded in 1949, is the oldest and one of the most prestigious institutions specializing in postgraduate European studies. With campuses in Bruges (Belgium), Natolin (Warsaw, Poland), and Tirana (Albania), it attracts students from over 50 countries each year, all aspiring to build careers in European and international sectors.

The call for applications for the academic year 2025/2026 is open from 16 October 2024 until 15 January 2025.

Programmes at the College of Europe

The College of Europe offers 10-month Advanced Master’s programmes, running from September to June. Applicants from the ten countries of the EU’s Southern Neighbourhood—Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, and Tunisia—who have completed at least a 4-year Bachelor’s degree or are in their final year of university studies are eligible to apply for the following programmes:

• Advanced Master of Arts in European Interdisciplinary Studies (Natolin (Warsaw), Poland), offering four specializations:
• EU Public Affairs and Policies
• The EU and the World
• The EU in the Wider Europe and its Neighbours
• European History and Civilization
• Advanced Master of Science in European Economic Studies (Bruges, Belgium)
• Advanced Master of European Law (Bruges, Belgium)
• Advanced Master of Arts in EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies (Bruges, Belgium)
• Advanced Master of Arts in European Political and Governance Studies (Bruges, Belgium)
• Advanced Master of Arts in European Transformation and Integration – The EU and Southeastern Europe (Tirana, Albania)

Language of Instruction

The programmes at the College of Europe are bilingual, with classes conducted in both English and French. Language proficiency requirements vary by programme. Students admitted to the College of Europe in Natolin (Warsaw, Poland) who need to improve their proficiency in either English or French can attend the Summer Language Academy, which offers intensive online language courses in August, before the start of the academic year.

Application Process

The application process for candidates from the ten countries of the EU’s Southern Neighbourhood includes three stages:

• Online Application (16 October 2024 – 15 January 2025):

Candidates must create an account and submit their online application in English or French via admissions.coleurope.eu. Applicants can apply for two academic programmes in a single application. They should select their respective National Selection Committees, if present. There is no application fee.

• Preselection (January/February 2025):

The College of Europe will review all applications, and those meeting the selection criteria will be invited to the interview stage.

• Interview (March 2025):

Interviews will take place either in person or online, depending on the candidate’s location and the National Selection Committee involved. The interview assesses candidates’ motivation, language skills, knowledge of their chosen field, understanding of current European affairs, and career aspirations.

Scholarships

Students from the ten countries of the EU’s Southern Neighbourhood applying to the academic programmes in Natolin and Bruges are eligible for full scholarships under the European Neighbourhood Policy scholarship scheme, covering tuition fees, board and lodging on campus, as well as pocket money during the academic year. Applicants are automatically considered for these scholarships based on their citizenship and application.

Additionally, students applying to the College of Europe in Natolin (Warsaw, Poland) have access to other full scholarships:

• History and Civilization scholarships for students enrolled in the European Interdisciplinary Studies programme with a background or specific interest in European History and Civilization.
• Journalism and Media scholarships for students enrolled in the European Interdisciplinary Studies programme with a background or specific interest in media and communication-related fields within the European context.

For more information

To learn more about the College of Europe, its academic programmes, scholarships, and application procedure, please visit: www.coleurope.eu and www.coleuropenatolin.eu.