College of Europe postgraduate study programmes

The College of Europe is a prestigious postgraduate institution offering one-year master's level programmes (and one two-year Transatlantic Affairs programme) specialising in European studies, European integration and related fields. It prepares graduates for careers in European institutions, diplomacy, international organisations and academia and operates campuses in Bruges (Belgium), Natolin (Poland) and Tirana (Albania). Admission is competitive and includes language requirements in English and French and an oral interview for shortlisted candidates. Tuition fees vary by campus and scholarship opportunities exist from national and institutional sources.

Award of a postgraduate degree (one-year master or two-year MATA), academic training and preparation for careers in EU institutions and diplomacy; available scholarships may cover tuition, and the stated fee includes tuition, student accommodation, canteen meals on teaching days and internet access.

Applicants must hold at least a relevant bachelor's degree and demonstrate language competence in English and French (minimum B1 in one language and B2 in the other; specific programmes require higher levels, e.g. EU International Relations and Diplomacy requires English C1 and French B1).

Applications submitted via the College of Europe online application portal; shortlisted candidates take part in oral interviews (in Czech Republic interviews normally held in April in English and French).