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Higher Education in Belgium: Experiencing the EU

Higher Education in Belgium: Experiencing the EU. Network of Norwegian career advisors Trøndelags Europakontor/Mid-Norway European Office Prof. Bert Mosselmans, Dean Willemijn Nieuwenhuys, Director External Relations 19 April 2013. Belgium: Some Facts. Population: 10,458,000

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Higher Education in Belgium: Experiencing the EU

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  1. Higher Education in Belgium:Experiencing the EU Network of Norwegian career advisors Trøndelags Europakontor/Mid-Norway European Office Prof. Bert Mosselmans, Dean Willemijn Nieuwenhuys, Director External Relations 19 April 2013

  2. Belgium: Some Facts Population: 10,458,000 Capital: Brussels, Population 1,139,000 Area: 30,528 square km Communities: Fleming 58%, Walloon 31%, mixed or other 11% Brussels: 33 % non Belgian Languages: Dutch (official) 60% French (official) 40% German (official) less than 1%

  3. Belgium: Central location

  4. Belgium: International character • Belgium was one of the founder members of the European Union (EU); • Belgium hosts the headquarters of the EU and the NATO; • One in every ten inhabitants is a foreign national.

  5. Belgium: Home to the EU • European Commission: 38 000 people • European Parliament: 6 000 people • Council of the EU: 3 500 people • 15,000 Brussels-based lobby offices • 2,600 special interest groups • Embassies

  6. Belgium: Higher Education • Universities issue 3-year Bachelor, 1- or 2-year Master and PhD • University Colleges issue professional bachelor, academic bachelor and master degrees Note: University Colleges do not offer Liberal Arts!!

  7. Belgium: Higher Education Flanders: • 6 research universities • ± 20 university colleges • 10 registered Institutions of Higher Education Wallonia: • 3 research universities • 21 university colleges • Art schools

  8. Studying in English Flanders: • Bachelor: 8 programmes in English (3 at VeCo) • Master: 138 programmes in English (MSc EUP at VeCo) Wallonia: • Bachelor: 0 programmes in English • Master: 20 programmes in English

  9. About Vesalius College Founded in 1987 by

  10. 25th Anniversary 2012-2013 • Dies Natalis • Student and Alumni Gala • Scavenger Hunt • Film festival • Conference: “The UN and the • EU:  Strengthening partnerships and • improving effectiveness in • peacebuilding” • Pot Luck Dinner • VeCo 25-hour Professor-Students • Charity Run • Closing of Anniversary year & • Graduation Ceremony

  11. Education at Vesalius College • 3 Bachelor Degrees and 1 Master degree • All courses taught in English • Only American Style College in Belgium • 300 students, 50 + nationalities • Government accreditation

  12. Why Study at Vesalius College? • Small, yet highly diverse classes • Deliberate Mix between Theoretical Knowledge and Practical Skills • Unique Focus on and Network to international companies, media houses and EU, NATO & UN

  13. Academics • Interactive teaching • Continuous assessment • Flexibility in course selection • Personal attention • Academic guidance

  14. Degree Structure • Core courses (30 ects) • Principals (30 ects) • Intermediate and Advanced courses (60 ects) • Major electives (30 ects) • Free electives (30 ects)

  15. Majors • Business Studies • Communication Studies • International Affairs

  16. Business Provides the skills and foundation necessary to become an internationally-versed business leader Prepares students for: • Graduate studies in Management, Business, Banking & Finance, Economics, Marketing, Trade, etc. • Career in management positions, leadership responsibilities within companies, political institutions, NGOs, etc.

  17. Communications Focus on Business, Politics and Media. Prepares students for: • Graduate studies: Public Relations, Advertising, Public Diplomacy, International Communication, HR Management, etc. • A career: Political Communication, Business Communication, Media, Journalism, etc.

  18. International Affairs Equips students with tools and capabilities to assess the most pressing issues in national and global politics Prepares students for: • Graduate studies in International Relations, European Studies, Public Policy, Environmental Law, Administration, etc. • Careers in international organisations, EU, ministries of foreign affairs, lobby organisations, NGOs, think tanks, etc.

  19. Minors • Minor in Marketing & Advertising • Minor in Political Communication • Minor in Media Studies • Minor in Psychology • Minor in Strategic Management • Minor in Banking & Finance • Minor in Sustainable Development & Technological Innovation • Minor in European Peace & Security Studies • Minor in European Union Studies • Minor in Global Governance • Minor in History • Minor in History of Ideas • Minor in Art Studies  

  20. Life after VeCo Graduate schools that have accepted our students include: Oxford University University of Kent SOAS University of St Andrews University of Edinburgh London School of Economics King's College London University College London European Business School Boston University IE Business School Hult International Business School Solvay Business School Université libre de Bruxelles Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Diplomatic Academy Vienna

  21. Faculty • International faculty of young scholars and seasoned professors • Educated at world’s leading universities (Oxford, Cambridge, Columbia University, Stanford, London School of Economics), • Faculty continue publishing and engaging in international research activities.

  22. Getting Prepared for an International Future • Curriculum strong EU focus • Internship programme • Study Abroad programme • Summer programme • Career & Psychological Counseling • Networking opportunities

  23. Bringing Brussels to the Classroom • Guest lectures with top UN, NATO, EU officials • Business Executive lectures • Communication lecture series • Laboratories and workshops (for example: negotiations, policy writing)

  24. Linking Students to the World • Language courses • High level workshops organised by VeCo (Jointly with Cambridge, UN, NATO, etc) • Business competitions (Google, Henkel) • Model United Nations • Model EU (VeCO host in 2014) • Direct access to EU institutions through external events, conferences.

  25. Other Programmes Master degrees: MSc in European Union Policy Certificate programmes: European Peace and Security Studies Executive Course in Risk Analysis and Conflict Management

  26. Admissions • Enrollment in Fall or Spring • Admissions on a rolling basis • Admission decision within 3 weeks

  27. Admission Criteria • Holistic approach: • Secondary school performance • Examination results • Essay & Personal goals • Recommendations • English language competence • Extracurricular activities

  28. How to apply? • Application form • Official academic credentials and transcripts • Essay and personal goals • Two letters of recommendation • Results of TOEFL or IELTS test • TOEFL 90/120, IELTS 6.5/9

  29. Tuition & Fees • Application fee: Euro 50 • Tuition: Euro 5600 per semester

  30. Academic Excellence Scholarship Academic Excellence Scholarshipare awarded to students with excellent academic credentials. Up to 50 % tuition reduction Minimum requirements Vitnemal (average 5, meget tilfredsstillende ) IB diploma (37 points)

  31. Thank You

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