Program Overview
The Transatlantic Affairs (MATA) at College of Europe is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 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 Transatlantic Affairs (MATA) 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 24,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 24,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Bruges, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Transatlantic Affairs (MATA) 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
- International Law and Organizations;
- Diplomacy, History and Politics; and
- Economics and International Business.
- European Economic Studies (Bruges);
- EU International Relations and Diplomacy (Bruges);
- European Interdisciplinary Studies (Natolin);
- European Legal Studies (Bruges); or
- European Political and Administrative Studies (Bruges)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The MATA programme targets talented young professionals with a minimum of four years of university study and some professional experience in relevant domains. Candidates are expected to apply to the partner institution where they wish to spend the first year.
The language of instruction in the programme is English, but students are required to be proficient in another language. The College of Europe offers courses taught in French, which students with a sufficient knowledge of the language may follow. However, students may meet the graduation requirements for the MATA by demonstrating proficiency in an any second language (including their native language). At the end of their studies, graduates are awarded a fully recognized and accredited joint degree and become part of extensive alumni networks at both institutions, enabling the development of transatlantic contacts.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 24,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 24,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 24,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 24,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact College of Europe 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 College of Europe
College of Europe
Brugge, Belgium
College of Europe is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
