Program Overview
The European Union Studies (MEUS) at Institute for European Studies \xc2\x96 Universite libre de Bruxelles is a Executive Master programme in Humanities taught in English, French over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the European Union Studies (MEUS) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English, French
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Brussels, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the European Union Studies (MEUS) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Political Economy of European Integration
- Institutions and Decision-making in the EU
- Asylum, Migration and Criminal Matters in the EU
- The EU, Global Governance and World Order
- Europe and World Trade
- Law of the Internal Market
- Law and Economics of Competition
- Socio-Economic Governance in the EU
- EU thematic conference cycle
- Common Foreign and Security Policy and Defence Policy
- Widening Europe and Neighbourhood Policy
- European Union and Developing Countries
- EU Thematic Conference Cycle
- Career Development around EU Affairs
- EU Project Management
- EU Communication strategy and policy
- Methodology of European Studies
- Final Work
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to the MEUS is decided by the Academic Council, and based on the applicant\xc2\x92s academic achievement and/or professional experience. Are eligible candidates who have conducted studies of at least 300 ECTS (in Social Sciences, Economics, Political Science, Law, Communication and Language Studies) or who have acquired 180 credits and have at least 5 years of professional experience in a relevant field to be recognised as VAE (Validation of Acquired Experience)\xc2\x94.\xc2\xa0
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Institute for European Studies \xc2\x96 Universite libre de Bruxelles directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Institute for European Studies – Université libre de Bruxelles
Institute for European Studies – Université libre de Bruxelles
Brussels, Belgium
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University Profile- Language English, French
- Duration 12 months