Courses and
Internships in Brussels
Vesalius College
Internships
As the European Union continues to grow in power both economically and
politically, there has never been a better time for students of politics, international
relations, business and law to work and study in the “Capital of Europe”.
European Parliament students may work in the English-speaking offices of MEPs from the United Kingdom or Ireland or in the offices of MEPs from any of the other EU countries (language proficiency and MEP-availability permitting). Interns in all other areas may request English or French-speaking placements, or a mixture of the two. Students normally work the equivalent of 3 days a week.
Courses
Students are enrolled for their courses at Vesalius College, the undergraduate
English-language division of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). The
campus is located just 20 minutes from the European Parliament headquarters.
Orientation
During the first two weeks of the program, there is a French language course to enable students to reinforce their language skills.
The first week of the program is devoted to orientation. During this week, students are housed in the orientation hotel before moving to permanent housing at the end of the week. Cultural and social activities are held to acquaint students with each other and with Brussels. All aspects of the program are covered in detail during orientation and particular emphasis is given to familiarzing students with the major European institutions.
French skills are tested at the beginning of the orientation period for students interested in taking French courses; a non-credit multi-level French language course is provided for those who register.
Internships
Politics
Courses
Elementary FrenchEuropean Legal System
European Union Law
Evolution of the International System: 1815-1945
History of 20th Century Conflicts
History of Post-war Europe
Intermediate French
International Communication
International Political Economy
Introduction to the History of Eastern Europe
Origins and Development of the European Union
Peace and Security Studies
Political Communication
Political Theory from Machiavelli to Marx
Politics of European Integration
The European Economy: Structure and Performance
The International Role of New Media