Bachelor and Master Programmes in the Capital of Europe

Vesalius College

Contents

Message from the Dean ...... 2 Student Life ...... 23

American Style Education in the Capital of Europe ...... 3 Vesalius Student Government ...... 23

Andreas Vesalius ...... 3 Sports and Outdoor Activities ...... 23

Meet our Students ...... 4 Housing ...... 23

Life in Brussels ...... 24

Our Bachelor’s Degree Programmes ...... 5 Beyond Brussels ...... 24

Academic Structure ...... 5

Quality Instruction ...... 5 Life after Vesalius ...... 25

Guidance from Academic Advisors ...... 5 Graduating? Keep in Touch! ...... 26

Bachelor in Business Studies ...... 6

Bachelor in Communication Studies ...... 8 Admissions ...... 27

Bachelor in International Affairs ...... 10 Entrance requirements ...... 27

Undergraduate Certificate in European Peace and Security Deadlines ...... 27

Studies ...... 12 Transfer Admission ...... 27

Master of Science in Policy ...... 13 Visa Information ...... 27

Advanced Certificate in Global Risk Analysis Tuition Fees and Study Costs ...... 28

& Crisis Management ...... 14 Academic Calendar ...... 28 Bringing Brussels to the Classroom:

Guest Lectures and Workshops ...... 15 Contact Us ...... 30

Faculty ...... 16

Degree Recognition and Accreditation ...... 18

Other Programmes ...... 18

Study Abroad Progamme ...... 18

Vesalius Internship Programme ...... 20

Summer Programme ...... 21

Student Services ...... 22

Research and Library Resources ...... 22

Computer Resources ...... 22

Career Counseling ...... 22

Psychological Counseling ...... 23

Food Services ...... 23

Health Services ...... 23

1 Welcome

Founded by the Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Boston University, Vesalius College is the oldest higher education institution in Brussels that offers Bachelor and Master programmes taught solely in the English language. We take great pride in the rich educational experience we give our students, and hope that you enjoy discovering more about the College.

Thanks to the influence of our founders, we combine the strengths of two successful academic models: we offer students an American-style curriculum with small classes, interactive teaching and personalised attention and guidance whilst drawing upon the resources of two major European universities, the Vrije Universiteit Brussel and the Université libre de Bruxelles.

Students from all over the world have been drawn by this academic excellence: more than 50 different nationalities are represented among our student body. Outside the classroom, students have the opportunity to reap the benefits of living in Brussels, the “Capital of Europe,” which is host to the European Union, NATO, and hundreds of embassies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and international businesses. An attractive internship programme allows students to gain valuable work experience in this stimulating environment.

At Vesalius College, we ensure that we offer high-quality academic programmes that provide students with the tools and foundations necessary to think critically, expand their knowledge and develop areas of expertise. But our faculty – who hail from some of the most renowned academic institutions around the world – go a step further, ensuring that the theories taught are applied to real-life scenarios.

Our central location in Brussels helps us to give our students access to this “real world” from the start of their studies. While continuing to undertake various research activities, our faculty ensure that they also manage their networks in Brussels and beyond. This allows them to hold guest lectures and workshops, often within the framework of academic programmes, putting students in direct contact with practitioners in the field and even potential future research partners, mentors or employers.

Two recent initiatives highlight our efforts to bring Brussels to the classroom. First, in September 2012, we launched the Master of Science in European Union Policy (MSc EUP). This one-year programme combines advanced academic studies and policy-focused practical application, providing a comprehensive understanding of all of the major aspects and processes of EU policymaking. It is ideal for students who are interested in a career in the European policy sphere as well as those interested in pursuing more advanced studies in this field.

Secondly, this fall, we are introducing the Executive Course in Global Risk Analysis & Crisis Management. The course prepares participants to identify and analyse global security risks and advance effective responses to humanitarian, military and political complex crises, and is comprised of a mixture of intensive ‘hands-on’ training courses and comprehensive lectures given by senior officials from major international organisations, NGOs and leading security scholars.

It goes without saying that this exposure to the real world has paid off for our students. Following their studies at VeCo, our alumni have attended some of the top graduate schools in Europe and North America and have been employed at prestigious companies and organisations around the world.

Whether you intend to earn a degree, participate in our study-abroad programme, or enrol in a summer course, at Vesalius College you will find a rewarding opportunity to enhance your knowledge, develop your international network, and prepare for the exciting professional and personal opportunities that await you.

I look to personally welcoming you at our campus.

Dr Bert Mosselmans Dean

2 American-style education in the Capital of Europe

Vesalius College (VeCo) was founded in of the Vesalius educational philosophy. Brussels has an important international 1987 to offer academic programmes As an American-style institution offering vocation: as the European capital, the city in English, in association with the Vrije academic programmes taught in English, is home to the European Institutions, NATO Universiteit Brussel and Boston University. the College takes a humanistic approach to and numerous international organisations intellectual inquiry, encouraging students and multinational companies. Our students As one of the first Colleges that brought to not only learn skills and knowledge can benefit from this international setting American-style education to Europe, important for their chosen careers, but to in many ways – through our academic Vesalius College has been at the forefront of also think critically and develop themselves programmes which have a strong European advancing innovative teaching approaches personally and as citizens of an increasingly focus, our internship programme which based on a liberal arts philosophy for a multicultural and globalised world. offers exciting professional opportunities, rigorous, global education. or by attending guest lectures and The “Capital of Europe” workshops with Brussels-based experts. Interactive and Personalised Teaching Situated in Brussels and home to a thriving At Vesalius College, classes are small but international community, the College intellectually-diverse and marked by a offers students a truly unique educational highly-dynamic teaching style. The College’s experience. teaching methods are characterised by interactive classes, flexibility in course Brussels is the bilingual capital of selection, and continuous assessment. and both French and Dutch are the official languages of the city. It is a cosmopolitan As a small college with a student body of city where many cultures live together and approximately 300 and a low student-to- a number of different languages can be professor ratio, the faculty is accessible heard on each street. This liveliness and and able to take a personal interest in international flair is, of course, intimately the success of their students. These close related to its role as a crossroads for all of working relationships form the cornerstone Europe.

Andreas Vesalius

Students and parents often ask us about the origins of the name of the College. Born in Brussels, Andreas Vesalius was one of the premier freethinkers of the . Known as the “father of modern anatomy,” he questioned centuries-old beliefs about how the human body functioned and revolutionised scientific study. Publicly challenging established theories, Vesalius embodied our college’s principle of liberal inquiry, unfettered by prejudice deriving from religion, race, gender, or political ideology.

3 Meet our Students

Thanks to our diverse student body drawn from all corners of the globe, Vesalius College offers an enriching academic and cultural experience. With an emphasis placed on both group work and independent research, there is a natural exchange of experiences, cultures and beliefs between students. The student body at Vesalius College forms an active and tight academic and social community. And with over 50 nationalities represented, Vesalius College is a unique laboratory for the study of intercultural relations, providing students with the opportunity to work with and learn from each other, forming lasting friendships with people from many different cultures and perspectives.

They say education is not filling a bucket but lighting a fire. That’s exactly the feeling I had when first starting at Vesalius College. It’s a place where professors try to get the very best out of students. Vesalius provides you with the environment to fully develop all of VeCo gives me the opportunity your individual skills. All of this happens in an international environment to study international affairs in which I met the most interesting people, of whom some are in a multicultural environment. It is a place friends I will keep for life. where newly-learned material does not stay in the classroom but becomes much Martin Potié, more practical. It is a place where all of Belgium your prejudices are thrown out the window and you become part of an international community. Here you are forced to step out of your comfort zone and look at the bigger picture because at VeCo, the world is at your fingertips!

Sophie von Loeben, My friends back home always ask me, what is the best thing about Vesalius Germany College? I wonder for a few moments where to start, and then I say... ‘everything’. The education experience is undeniably excellent. Every day you learn something new, even outside the classroom. The professors are easily accessible, which makes students’ lives extremely easy. The student body is diverse and multi-national, which gives the students the opportunity to learn more about different cultures and create everlasting friendships all over the world. Vesalius College is where education and fun come together to give students an experience they can never forget. I spent three of the best years of my life at Vesalius, I learnt a lot and I now have friends in more than 70 countries.

Mohamed Farhat, Lebanon

4 Our Bachelor’s degree programmes

Academic Structure the long and often challenging journey Besides the electives offered by Vesalius The Vesalius College undergraduate of helping students to unlock their true College, students can take free elective programme offers three-year European potential and find their real passions. courses with one of our partner institutions Bachelor’s degrees in accordance with Students meet regularly with their advisors, in Brussels. These partner institutions the Bologna Reform of higher education. either for “working lunches” or at least one include: The academic programmes are designed formal dinner per semester. • Brussels Institute of Contemporary China to challenge students intellectually and Studies (BICCS) personally, while also providing them with Vesalius College’s Bachelor degree • Institute for European Studies (IES) the resources and faculty support needed programmes have 4 essential • Royal Music Conservatory Brussels to excel. We ensure that our graduates are components: • Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) well-prepared for post-graduate studies or 1. The Core Curriculum to begin a successful career. A distinctive feature of the Bachelor’s 4. Minor programme at Vesalius College is the Core An academic minor is a student’s secondary Our teaching philosophy and methods are Curriculum. Fundamental core courses are field of study or specialisation during his based on American-style education, which taken by all students and add breadth to or her undergraduate studies. As with a includes interactive classroom discussions the Vesalius learning experience. Through major, the College lays out a framework and continuous student assessment. classes like Writing & Critical Inquiry and of required classes or class types that a Students select a major field of study Quantitative Methods, students learn to student must complete in order to earn but also choose from a wider range of approach problems from different perspec- the selected minor. Students can choose disciplines and subjects through minors tives. In doing so, they learn how to be flex- a minor that falls within any of the three and the extensive list of elective courses. ible and to adapt to change, nurture a spirit majors, regardless of their major. This educational system is designed to of critical inquiry, lead others by exercising instil within students a spirit of critical intellectual judgment, and communicate Some students will prepare for their inquiry, ethical responsibility, and personal effectively with diverse groups of people intended career with their major while fulfilment that leads to life-long learning. across many cultures and languages. pursuing personal interests with a minor. For example, some students may major in Quality Instruction 2. Major Business and minor in Global Governance. The quality and accessibility of the Once they enrol at Vesalius College, all Other students may pursue a minor to Vesalius faculty is at the very core of the students will choose a major – the academic provide a certain specialisation and thus academic experience at the College. More subject in which they will specialise. make themselves more attractive to than 90% of the diverse faculty hold Vesalius College offers majors in Business, employers. For example, it is not infrequent PhDs. Thus, students learn from experts Communications and International for an International Affairs major to minor with international backgrounds and Affairs. The department offering the Major in European Studies. perspectives. Low student-to-faculty ratios defines a framework for this specialised encourage camaraderie between teachers portion of the student’s studies, including Minors that are offered by Vesalius and students, and instructors take personal a certain number of required courses and College include: interest in the progress and success of freely-chosen courses relevant to the major. • Minor in Economics their students. For a detailed list of faculty, • Minor in Marketing & Advertising please refer to page 16. 3. The Major Elective and Free Elective • Minor in Political Communication Courses • Minor in Media Studies Guidance from Major electives are courses within the • Minor in Psychology Academic Advisors major that offer the student a wide range • Minor in Strategic Management At the beginning of their studies, students of choice within their area of specialisation. • Minor in Banking & Finance are assigned to a professor who will act as Free elective courses allow students • Minor in Sustainable Development & their personal advisor. Our academic advisors to pursue interests outside their major. Technological Innovation assist students in identifying relevant Students can choose free electives from • Minor in European Peace & Security courses, and offer support throughout their major, from other majors or from Studies their academic career at Vesalius College. outside any of the majors, for example: • Minor in European Union Studies Advisors will not only support the academic • Law • Chinese • Minor in Global Governance choices and development of their students, • Psychology • French • Minor in History but will also act as personal mentors along • Philosophy • Dutch • Minor in History of Ideas • Natural Science • Minor in Art Studies 5 Bachelor in Business Studies

About the Programme Through Vesalius College’s extensive Successful business managers today network, students can establish contacts are faced with unique challenges in an and pursue networking opportunities ever-changing international business that will be valuable throughout their environment. The Business Studies careers. Students learn from a wide range programme at Vesalius College provides the of experienced guest lecturers including skills and foundation necessary to become senior corporate managers, entrepreneurs, an internationally-versed business leader. consultants and other business At the heart of Europe, Brussels is home professionals. to countless internationally-operating corporations and organisations, including Career Perspectives NATO and the European Union. Business Students graduating from our Business students at Vesalius College bring a wealth Studies programme possess a solid of international perspectives to the study foundation in the functional areas programme and gain valuable insight into of globally operating companies. The the world of international business. programme prepares students not only for prestigious management positions, but response to these factors. The course The Bachelor programme gives students a also for leadership responsibilities. also investigates the main functions of a combination of theoretical and practical company: products/services, research and skills, including an understanding of how Many of our students have used Vesalius development, manufacturing, logistics, businesses are organised, managed and College’s extensive academic network in marketing, finance/accounting, and function within the larger economic, Brussels and abroad to pursue a Master’s human resources. social, legal and political context. In their degree in a wide range of fields, including last semester, students bring together what management, business, banking & finance, Business Studies Capstone: they have learnt, either in the analysis of economics, trade and more. Our Business International Marketing case studies of business behaviour or in the graduates have successfully completed This course focuses on international development of a business plan for a small postgraduate studies in a number of marketing, and how to enter and operate enterprise within a cohort of like-minded prestigious universities, including Solvay effectively in foreign markets. It introduces and highly-motivated international Business School, the University of Saint suitable ways to select international students. Andrews, School of Economics, markets and discusses alternative strategies IE Business School, Bocconi University, to enter those markets through comparing, By making full use of bridge-building Boston University and many others. contrasting and benchmarking those opportunities with the two other foreign markets’ socio-cultural, political, major departments of the College Business Studies Capstone: economic, and legal characteristics. It (Communication Studies and International Corporate Strategy will provide marketing knowledge that Affairs) and by significantly broadening This capstone course is taught through strikes a balance between localisation their cross-cultural skills, students receive theory and case studies, and greatly and globalisation in product, promotion, theoretical and practical training in a encourages students to think critically, pricing, and distribution, to meet the needs number of fields, which prepares them to participate in class debates and to and expectations of the chosen foreign to operate effectively in a professional give oral presentations. It focuses on market. The course is taught through environment. strategy formulation, implementation theory, organisational evaluations, and and performance. Taking a hands-on case studies, and encourages students Business students at Vesalius College approach, the course aims to identify and to think critically, to participate in class can choose from a variety of prestigious analyse companies’ external opportunities debates, and to give oral presentations. internships in the Brussels area to apply and constraints. In addition, students business concepts and tools in a concrete learn to reflect on how these companies international business environment. may develop internal capabilities in

6 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (180 ECTS) MAJOR ELECTIVES (30 ECTS) • Strategic Management In order to fulfil the Major Elective • Business Executive Seminar CORE COURSES (30 ECTS) requirements, students may choose one of • Capstone: Corporate Strategy • Composition for Academic the minors listed on page 5, regardless of • Financial Mathematics Communication their major. In order to obtain the ‘Minor’ • Mergers, Acquisitions and Related • Writing and Critical Inquiry classification, students must follow all four Transactions • Quantitative Methods courses within that Minor. • International Finance • Research and Presentation Skills • Sustainable Development Business students choose four Major • Industrial Processes, Technology and MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (90 ECTS) Elective courses out of the list below (as of Innovation • Accounting Fall 2013). In addition, students must also • Management of Innovation and • Business choose one of the two Capstone Courses. Technical Change • Business Law • Business and Media Ethics • Economics • The European Economy • Environmental Law • Human Resources Management • International Political Economy • Internship • Operations Management • History of Economic Thought • Honours Essay • Corporate Finance • The International Banking System • Financial Markets and Investments • International Trade FREE ELECTIVES (30 ECTS) • Macroeconomics • Social Marketing Students also choose five free electives • Microeconomics • Sociology and Psychology of Marketing from any of the Bachelor-level courses • Marketing • Business Writing and Social Networking offered by Vesalius College or one of its • Business Information Systems Applications partner institutions previously mentioned. • Methods: Mathematics for Business and • Corporate Communications and Public For example, students may choose courses Economics Relations within their major, another major, or • Methods: Statistics for Business and • Marketing Communication and outside the curriculum of all majors (i.e. Economics Advertising language courses). • Capstone: International Marketing *ECTS = European Credit Transfer System • Introduction to Psychology For detailed course descriptions, please visit • Business Psychology the website: www.vesalius.edu/academics. • Organisational Leadership • Mass Psychology • Corporate Governance

7 high-level postgraduate studies in various specialised fields.

Studying Communications in Brussels offers students the opportunity to study in the world’s top diplomatic city, and one of the world’s largest business and media centres, home to the second-largest press corps. Students learn from experienced professionals from political institutions, media organisations and international corporations via guest lectures, and they gain practical experience thanks to the internship programme, which is invaluable in enabling them to quickly develop and operate within a professional environment.

Career Perspectives At the end of the bachelor programme, Communications graduates are well prepared to play a leading role in the communications department of political institutions, business corporations, lobbying firms and media companies.

Vesalius graduates can continue their postgraduate studies in a wide range of fields, including public relations, advertising, political communication, public diplomacy, international Bachelor in Communication Studies communication, journalism studies, film studies, internet studies, business, marketing or human resources The Communication Studies department opportunities with the other two major management. Our Communications aims to provide students with an in-depth departments of the College (Business graduates have successfully completed understanding of how communications Studies and International Affairs), and graduate studies in a number of practices, theories and skills powerfully by significantly broadening their cross- prestigious universities, including shape and inform the world we live in. cultural skills, students receive theoretical Georgetown University in Washington, The programme focuses on two key fields, and practical training in a number of DC, the London School of Economics, namely, politics and business, and includes fields, which prepares them to operate the University of Edinburgh, Boston courses in public diplomacy, political effectively in a professional environment. University, the University of Kent and the communication, public relations, lobbying, Students are also able to make use of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). intercultural communication and film. knowledge and training they receive and By making full use of bridge-building the research skills they acquire to pursue

8 Communication Studies Capstone: DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (180 ECTS) • Art in Belgium Public Diplomacy • Introduction to Design The capstone course requires students CORE COURSES (30 ECTS) • History of Western Music to integrate the knowledge and • Composition for Academic • Management of Art and Culture apply the skills acquired throughout Communication • Film: History, Theories, Narration and their work in their majors, and gives • Writing and Critical Inquiry Scriptwriting them the opportunity to work on an • Quantitative Methods • Topics in European Film History extended research project. By calling for • Research and Presentation Skills • Art in Europe sophisticated understanding of theoretical • Lobbying in the EU issues as well as an appreciation of ways MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (90 ECTS) • Capstone: Public Diplomacy to construct empirical research solutions, • Communications • Business Writing and Social Networking it also prepares students for independent • Business Applications research at the graduate level. • Politics • Business and Media Ethics • Economics • Marketing The capstone course for Communication • Intercultural Communication • Social Marketing Studies is designed to develop an • Communication Theories • Sociology and Psychology of Marketing understanding of a key aspect of modern • Organisational Communication • Corporate Communications and Public communications, namely the attempts • Marketing Communication and Relations made by state and non-state actors to Advertising • Capstone: International Marketing influence public opinion through strategic • Political Communication • Political Institutions of European communication policies and ‘soft power’. • European Communication Policies Countries • European Union Politics • The EU’s Approach to Democratisation The course will focus on the different • International Communication and Human Rights global approaches to public diplomacy • Intermediate Research Methods • European Identities in Cross-Cultural and the role of public diplomacy in foreign • Methods: Rhetoric Perspectives policy. With its network of international • European and Global Governance of organisations, national diplomatic MAJOR ELECTIVES (30 ECTS) Migration missions and media outlets, Brussels In order to fulfil the Major Elective • Policies in the EU provides an ideal venue for studying requirements, students may choose one of • Internship and understanding public diplomacy the minors listed on page 5, regardless of • Honours Essay conceptually as well as from the viewpoint their major. However, in order to obtain the of practitioners. ‘Minor’ classification, students must follow all four courses within that Minor. FREE ELECTIVES (30 ECTS) Topics range from communication Students also choose five free electives approaches in times of crisis to arts Communications students choose four of from any of the Bachelor-level courses diplomacy, exchange programmes and the courses out of the following list (as of offered by Vesalius College or one of its citizen diplomacy. Fall 2013). In addition, students must also partner institutions previously mentioned. choose one of the two Capstone Courses. For example, students may choose courses within their major, another major, or outside the curriculum of all majors (i.e. language courses).

For detailed course descriptions, please visit the website: www.vesalius.edu/academics.

9 Bachelor in International Affairs

In an increasingly globalised and ever dimensions of politics, economics and law. Lund University, Boston University and the more complex world, students need to Prestigious internships at the offices of University of Kent, among others. make sense of the underlying political, major Brussels-based institutions (such economic, legal and sociological processes as the European Union, NATO and United International Affairs Capstone: that shape contemporary societies and Nations), NGOs and global think tanks “From Theory to Policy Advice”: our global future. Whether it is the complement and deepen the practical Teaming up with the European Union international economic crisis, global aspects of their studies. for “Real-Life” Education climate change, the rise of emerging VeCo prides itself in its unique ability to powers such as BRICS (Brazil, Russia, , Career Perspectives train students to apply their theoretical China and South Africa), the future of the International Affairs students are prepared and analytical knowledge to real-life European Union and NATO, the challenges to function in various settings and situations. involved in United Nations Peacekeeping, organisations, including international or the fundamental causes of war and organisations (such as the United Nations, Towards the end of their 3-year BA peace, Vesalius College’s Bachelor in EU and NATO), political institutions, studies, VeCo students will be trained International Affairs equips students with ministries of foreign affairs, lobby comprehensively to apply their diverse the broad-ranging tools and in-depth organisations, NGOs and think tanks. capabilities for assessing the most pressing issues in national and global politics. At Vesalius graduates can also continue Vesalius, we also take pride in preparing their postgraduate studies in a wide our students for further studies at the range of fields, including international world’s top graduate schools. relations, European studies, public policy, environmental law, administration, The International Affairs major offers communications, leadership and students a broad range of knowledge management. Our International Affairs and skills taught by dedicated professors, graduates have successfully completed as well as unique insights provided by graduate studies in a number of prestigious senior policymakers, diplomats and senior universities including Oxford University, practitioners in the Brussels scene. By Columbia University, Brown University, drawing on world-class academics and the London School of Economics and highly-experienced policymakers, students Political Science, the School of Oriental gain fundamental insights into both and African Studies (SOAS), Georgetown the theoretical and practical, hands-on University, the University of Edinburgh,

10 knowledge to a real-life problem. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (180 ECTS) • European Identities in Cross-Cultural Utilising VeCo’s unique access to Brussels- Perspectives based policy circles and international CORE COURSES (30 ECTS) • European and Global Governance of organisations, students spend a semester • Composition for Academic Migration as personal policy advisors to a high- Communication • Policies in the EU ranking diplomat on a highly-relevant and • Writing and Critical Inquiry • The Government and Politics of Global current foreign policy issue. • Quantitative Methods Powers • Research and Presentation Skills • Diplomacy and International For example, the spring 2013 Capstone Negotiations Class (“From Theory to Policy Advice: MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (90 ECTS) • International Organisations and Global Assessing the EU’s Post-Arab Spring • History Governance Approach to the Maghreb”) was organised • International Law • The United Nations and Global in cooperation with the Deputy Head of • Politics Governance the Maghreb Unit of the European Union’s • Economics • Capstone: Global Governance External Action Service. Responsible for • International Relations • History: Methods and Problems drafting the EU’s new approach to the • Contemporary Political Debates • Evolution of the International System Maghreb region, the senior official tasked • Macroeconomics 1815-1914 the student teams with providing him • International Political Economy • History of Transatlantic Relations with advice on how to implement the new • History: Methods and Problems • History of Genocide strategy. For the duration of the course, • Evolution of the International System • History of Western Philosophy students formed two separate think tanks 1914-1989 • History and Philosophy of Science and carried out independent, policy- • European Union Politics • History of Economic Thought oriented research. • Current Problems in International Law • History of Political Thought • Intermediate Research Methods • Internship The course was complemented by guest • International Affairs Research Methods • Honours Essay lectures from major European think tanks, EU officials as well experts on MAJOR ELECTIVES (30 ECTS) FREE ELECTIVES (30 ECTS) the Maghreb. Furthermore, the course In order to fulfil the Major Elective Students also choose five free electives instructor trained the senior seminar requirements, students may choose one of from any of the Bachelor-level courses students in essential presentation skills the minors listed on page 5, regardless of offered by Vesalius College or one of its (with the help of video analysis), research their major. However, in order to obtain partner institutions previously mentioned. and analytical skills, time management the ‘Minor’ classification, students must For example, students may choose courses and essential organisational skills. At the follow all four courses within that Minor. within their major, another major, or end of the course, both student groups outside the curriculum of all majors (i.e. presented their findings to the EU official International Affairs students choose four language courses). and his colleagues at the EU offices, giving of the courses out of the list below (as of the students indispensable insight into the Fall 2013). In addition, students must also For detailed course descriptions, please functioning of the EU as well as critical follow the Capstone Course. visit the website: skills that will be valuable in their future www.vesalius.edu/academics. career. • European Peace and Security Studies • The EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy • Understanding Contemporary Conflicts in Europe • The EU and Civilian Approaches to Security • The EU and Military Approaches to Security • Political Institutions of European Countries • The EU’s Approach to Democratisation and Human Rights

11 Undergraduate Certificate in European Peace and Security Studies

The European Peace and Security Studies Completing the European Peace and Security Studies programme at Vesalius (EPSS) programme is comprised of 5 gave me insight into this field, which I would have been hard-pressed to find courses (30 ECTS in total) and provides elsewhere. Each course complements the others perfectly, giving a complete view of these in-depth and unique insights into the issues. Moreover, studying the European Union in Brussels offers unparalleled opportunities changing nature and fundamental for enrichment outside the classroom. I learned just as much from the amazing lecture series challenges of contemporary security issues as I did in my classes. It was an experience I couldn’t expect to find at any other college or university and it will continue to impact on my comprehension of international from a distinct Brussels perspective. relations in the future.

By pooling the combined expertise and Jacob Passy - Tufts University, USA resources of five leading educational institutions in Brussels – Vesalius College, the Conflict Studies Department of the Belgian Royal Military Academy, the Institute of European Studies (IES), the Global Governance Institute, as well as the University of Kent’s Brussels campus specialists in the field of civilian and – students are taught by prominent military security issues.

The courses emphasise theoretical and The programme includes a high-profile EPSS Guest Lecturers have included: practical analysis of the comprehensive, guest lecture series and symposium • Steven Vanackere, former Foreign civil-military nature of contemporary provided by academic experts and Minister & Deputy Prime Minister, conflict and crisis management from a leading practitioners from the European Belgium NATO and EU perspective. Additionally, Union, NATO, the United Nations and • Antonio Costa, former UN Under- they focus on the history, institutional related security organisations. Students Secretary-General and Director of the procedures, policies and interrelations are actively encouraged to establish and UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), of these two key organisations as well maintain contact with key practitioners former Secretary-General of the as on their interaction with a wide from Brussels-based institutions and European Bank for Reconstruction and range of civilian and military partners. from the wider international academic Development, former Under-Secretary The programme also sheds light on the community. General, OECD. complex roots and causes of contemporary • Agostino Miozzo, Managing Director, conflicts in Europe’s periphery and Our lecture series are not just “passive Crisis Response Department, European beyond. Hence, at the end of the semester, events”. Instead, equal importance is External Action Service and former students will have acquired an extensive placed on in-depth Q&A sessions where General Director, Italian Civil Protection understanding of the institutional, our students challenge senior guest Department theoretical and practical dimensions lecturers with frank questions, and an • Jamie Shea, Deputy Assistant Secretary- of contemporary issues and of the core informal reception after each lecture, General for Emerging Security Threats, actors in the field of European Peace and where students can informally continue NATO Security. the debate with senior officials over • Edward McMillan-Scott, Vice- refreshments. President of the European Parliament, responsible for Democracy and Human Rights • Joëlle Hivonnet, European Union Delegation to the United Nations in Geneva

12 Master of Science in European Students who have successfully Union Policy completed the EPSS programme will receive a Certificate in The Master of Science in European Union or with an organisation that works directly European Peace & Security Studies. Policy (MSc EUP) is an advanced academic with the EU institutions. Students will also Both undergraduate students and and highly policy-focused programme that participate in the Institute for European those who have already earned provides a comprehensive understanding Studies (IES) lecture series, which invited their bachelor’s degree may apply. of all of the major aspects and processes leading diplomats and policymakers to The EPSS is open to Belgian and of EU policymaking. Combining theory and share their insights on the EU’s ability to international students. research with practical implementation, it is operate as an actor in the world. valuable for students who are interested in CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS a career in the European policy sphere, as DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (60 ECTS*) (30 ECTS) well as those interested in pursuing more advanced studies in this field. THEORETICAL KEYSTONE COURSES The EPSS Programme consists of • Theories of EU Integration five closely-interrelated courses, The MSc EUP is a one-year, full-time • The Politics of European Integration all taught during the fall semester programme, which leads to a Master of • The Legal Foundations of European (see below, 6 ECTS credits each), as Science Degree accredited by the Dutch- Integration well as the guest lecture series held Accreditation Organisation (NVAO). • The Economics of European Integration on Wednesday evenings and a final It offers students a wide range of tools symposium during the last week of for analysing the political, economic and PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION the Programme. judicial aspects of the EU as a regional and • Current Issues in European Studies: IES • European Peace and Security Studies global actor. Lecture Series • The EU’s Common Security and • Brussels Graduate Internship Defence Policy Vesalius College fully utilises its location • Tools and Methods for European Policy • Understanding Contemporary in Brussels, the Capital of Europe, by Analysis Conflicts in Europe connecting students to Brussels’ political • Master’s Thesis • The EU and Civilian Approaches to environment. Students can attend practice- Security oriented laboratories in relevant fields *ECTS = European Credit Transfer System • The EU and Military Approaches to (such as Negotiation, Policy Writing and Security Lobbying) which are taught by policymakers For detailed course descriptions and and senior analysts from Brussels-based admission requirements, please visit For detailed course descriptions or more think tanks. Furthermore, students have our website: http://www.vesalius.edu/ information, please visit the opportunity to complete a 225-hour master/masterdegreecourses. www.vesalius.edu/academics/epsshome internship either within an EU institution

13 Advanced Certificate in Global Risk Analysis & Crisis Management

Jointly organised by Vesalius College, mixture of intensive ‘hands-on’ training Participants will not only benefit from the Institute for European Studies (IES) courses and comprehensive analytical the unique course content, but also from and the Global Governance Institute and institutional lectures taught by a exchanges and contact with a broad (GGI), the Executive Course in Global Risk renowned faculty of senior officials network of leading security specialists. Analysis & Crisis Management provides from major international organisations Close interaction between the participants participants with unique insights and the (such as the European Union, NATO and themselves and with guest lecturers is fundamental skills required for mastering the United Nations), NGOs and leading strongly encouraged, and the weekend the field of global risk analysis, early security scholars. The course allows modules provide ample opportunity for warning and the management of major participants to gain in-depth knowledge course participants and instructors to man-made and natural disasters. and a wide range of practical tools for exchange ideas and experience in an identifying and analysing global security informal setting. Held during ten intensive weekend risks and advancing effective responses modules from September 2013 until to humanitarian, military and political June 2014, the Course involves a unique ‘complex crises’.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

Part I: Risk Analysis and Early Warning Part II: Crisis Management and Crisis Response Module 1: Module 6: Understanding Risks, Grasping Uncertainty Understanding the Crisis Cycle and Complex Crises Module 2: Module 7: Analysing Risks, Preparing for Uncertainty Understanding the Main Actors in Crisis Response Module 3: Module 8: Open Source Intelligence: Tools and Techniques Political, Humanitarian and Military Approaches: Towards a Comprehensive Approach? Module 4: Module 9: A New Information Environment: Media, Conflict and Crisis Preparing for the Field: Facing Reality on the Ground Communication Module 5: Module 10: Global Crisis Monitoring, Conflict Analysis & Early Warning Core Debates, Lessons Learned, Best Practices and Future Challenges

For more information on the Course, please visit http://www.vesalius.edu/execcourse.

14 Bringing Brussels to the Classroom: Guest Lectures and Workshops

Students benefit from direct contact Directorate General, European Francine Cunningham, Executive with prominent Brussels-based experts, Commission Director, European Newspaper including policymakers, international Publishers Association scholars, business leaders, think tanks • “Legal Aspects of Setting Up an and journalists. This enables students to International Business” • “European Communication Policies and learn from the expertise of a wide range Mohamed El Bakkali, Finance & the Commercial Television Industry” of experts, interact with them and build Administration Director of EastNets Ross Biggam, “Director General, up their own personal and professional Europe & USA and Professor at the Association of Commercial Television in networks. Louvain School of Management – ICHEC Europe” & ESSF Previous guest lectures and workshops • “Much Ado about Nothing? St Malo and have included: • “European Communication Policies and the Future of the European Security and the European Broadcasting Union” Defence Policy” • “European Communication Policies and Nicola Frank, Head of European Affairs, VeCo and the University of Cambridge Their Impact on Journalism” European Broadcasting Union Aidan White, Director General, • “The European Union as a Diplomatic International Federation of Journalists/ • “Corporate Social Responsibility: Why Actor” European Federation of Journalists Firms Should Care” VeCo and the IES Karen Frazer, Senior Advisor in • “Today’s Global Leadership and Corporate Affairs, Communications and • “Follow-Up to the UN Arms Trade Diversity” Public Policy Treaty: Further Options for the EU and Regina Eckert, Senior Research Global Community” Associate at Center for Creative • “European Communication Policies and VeCo, the European Union and the Leadership the Media Programme” Global Action to Prevent John Dick, Head of Sector, Education, • “European Communication Policies: The Audio-visual & Culture Executive • “Responsibility to Protect, Responsibility Role of the European Commission” Agency, European Commission to Rebuild: Lessons from Libya” Dr. Wolfgang Streitenberger, VeCo and the Centre for European Counsellor to the Director General, • “European Communication Policies and Policy Studies (CEPS) Information Society and Media the Newspaper Industry”

15 Faculty: Passionate Professors, Leading Scholars

Vesalius College brings together an Media, UBI/Mercer University, Brussels, MA Linguistics, Université catholique de outstanding faculty of young scholars and Belgium Louvain, Belgium seasoned professors with a passion for MA International Politics, Université Martine Delsemme, MA teaching. Educated at the world’s leading Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium MA French Literature, University of universities, VeCo professors take pride in MA Business Communication, Institut Missouri, Colombia, Missouri, USA providing students with leading knowledge, Européen de Communication Brussels, Licence en Philosophie et Lettres, section but also in continuing to publish and Belgium histoire, Université Libre de Bruxelles, engage in international research activities. Damien Bihr, MBA Brussels, Belgium MBA Industrial Design, Institut des Candidature en philologie slaves, Our professors regularly appear in the media Beaux Arts St Luc, Liege, Belgium Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, and advise national governments, ministries Frank Billingsley, PhD Belgium of foreign affairs and major international PhD Public Policy & Administration, Edyta Dorenbos, MSc, MBA, M. Jur. organisations. Recent assignments include Walden University, Minneapolis, PhD (candidate – expected 2015/2016), appointments as Advisor to the United Minnesota, USA Center for Company Law and European Nations Department for Peacekeeping Master Management, Post Graduate Banking Center, Tilburg University, the Operations in New York, the European Certificate in Human Resources, Boston Netherlands Commission’s Ethics Review Committee, the University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA MSc Finance and Law, Amsterdam European Parliament, the French Ministry Greet Bonte, MA Business School, University of of Defence, the European Union’s External MA Law, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Amsterdam, the Netherlands Action Service and the European Economic Belgium MSc Finance, Financial Markets and and Social Committee. Kathleen Caenen, MA Regulations, Duisenberg School of Licentiaat in de Taal-en Letterkunde, Finance, the Netherlands Carlene A. Adamson, PhD Romaanse filologie, Vrije Universiteit EMBA, ASEBUSS / University of PhD Philosophy, University of Oxford (St. Brussel, Belgium Washington, USA Hilda’s College), England Candidature en Droit, Facultés MBA, ASEBUSS / Kennesaw State MA Philosophy, University of Oxford (St. Universitaites Notre Dame de la Paix University, USA Hilda’s College), England , Belgium M. JUR., University of Adam Mickiewicz, Munira Aminova, PhD Caterina Carta, PhD PhD, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium Academic Director, MSc in European Regina Eckert, PhD MBA Public Service, University of Union Policy PhD Management, Aston Business Birmingham, UK PhD Comparative and European Politics, School, UK Douglas Atkinson, PhD University of Siena, Italy HEA, Aston University, UK PhD, Katholieke Universiteit , William L. Chew III, PhD MSc Psychology, University of Munich, Belgium PhD History, Universität Tübingen, Germany M.Phil, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Germany Erik Franckx, PhD Belgium Staatsexamen - History and French, PhD Law, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, M.Phil, Northern Illinois University Universität Tübingen, Germany Belgium Xiana Barros, PhD Marc Cogen, PhD LLM, University of Georgia, Athens, PhD Political Science, European PhD Law, Universiteit Gent, Belgium Georgia, USA University Institute, Florence, Italy M.S. Kate Connelly, PhD MA East-European Studies, MSc European Politics, London School of PhD Editorial Studies, Boston University, Interuniversity Centre for East-European Economics, UK Boston, Massachusetts, USA Studies, Brussels, Belgium Jean Bellemans, MBA MS Technical Writing, University of Licentiaat in de Rechten, Vrije MBA, Harvard University, Boston, , , USA Universiteit Brussel, Belgium Massachusetts, USA Gustaaf Cornelis, PhD Stephanie Gardner, J.D. Ingénieur Civil Métallurgiste, Université Ombudsperson Juris Doctorate, Creighton University Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium PhD Philosophy of Science, Vrije School of Law, Omaha, Nebraska, USA Claude Bernard, PhD Universiteit Brussel, Belgium Robert Scott Gassler, PhD PhD Intercultural Communication and Master Logic, Philosophy and History of PhD Economics, University of Colorado, Science, University / Polytechnic USA University, Athens, Greece MA Economics, University of Dirk De Corte, MA Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA Master of Languages, Ghent University, MSc Library Service, Columbia Belgium University, New York, USA Patricia Costa, PhD Andebrhan Giorgis, PhD PhD Comparative Literature and French, PhD Political Science, Vrije Universiteit City University of New York, New York, Brussel, Belgium USA MBA, University of Colorado at Boulder, MA French, Rochester University, USA Campus, Rochester, New York, USA Amelia Hadfield, PhD Julie Delcourt, MA PhD International Relations and Affairs,

16 Brussel, Belgium Universiteit Brussel, Belgium Léon E. Lock, PhD George Terzis, PhD University of Kent, Brussels, Belgium PhD History of Art, University College Curriculum Chair, Communications MA European History, Dalhousie London, UK Major University, Canada MA History of Art “Venice and Europe”, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Solomon Asch Luc Hens, PhD University of Warwick, UK Center for the Study of Ethno-political PhD Economics, Vrije Universiteit Anna Magnan, BA Conflict, University of Pennsylvania, USA Brussel, Belgium Licenciée ès Lettres, Section Anglais, PhD Communication Science, Katholieke Master Operational Research, Vrije Enseignement, Université de la Sorbonne Universiteit Brussels, Belgium Universiteit Brussel, Belgium Nouvelle Paris III, France Master Journalism Administration, Wouter Hessels, MA Alexander Mattelaer, PhD Memphis State University, Memphis, MA Literature and Philosophy, University PhD Political Science, Vrije Universiteit USA of , Belgium Brussel, Belgium MA International Journalism, City Director of the Royal Film Archive, MA Contemporary European Politics, University, London, UK Belgium University of Bath, UK Koen Troch, MA Michel Huysseune, PhD MA Literature and Linguistics, Commandant Associate Dean Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium Master Social and Military Sciences, PhD Political Science, Vrije Universiteit Dana Adriana Puia Morel, PhD Royal Military Academy, Brussels, Brussel, Belgium PhD Political Science, University of Belgium Lic. Art History and Lic. History, Vrije Pittsburgh, USA MSc Comparative International Politics Universiteit Brussel, Belgium MPA, Columbia University, USA (major European Politics), Katholieke Soleiman Kiasatpour, PhD Master of International Relations and Universiteit Leuven, Belgium PhD Political Science, University of European Integration, National School Jan Walravens, PhD California at Riverside, USA of Political and Administrative Studies, PhD Translation Studies, Université Libre MA International Relations, University Bucharest, Romania de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium of California at Riverside, USA Luciano Morganti, PhD MA, the University of Iowa at Iowa City, Svitlana Kobzar, PhD PhD Social Sciences, Vrije Universiteit USA PhD International Studies, University of Brussel, Belgium Stefanie Weil, MA Cambridge, UK MA European Advanced Studies, College PhD (candidate - expected 2013), Joachim Koops, PhD of Europe, , Belgium Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium, Curriculum Chair, International Affairs MA Multimedia, ICTs and Interactive the Institute for European Studies, Major Communication, ISC Saint-Louis, Belgium and Johann Wolfgang Goethe PhD International Relations, University Brussels, Belgium University, Germany of Kiel, Germany Bert Mosselmans, PhD MA International Relations, Bond Postgraduate Diploma Legal Practice, Dean University, Australia University of Oxford, UK PhD Economics, Vrije Universiteit MA Political Science, Johann Wolfgang MSc European Politics, Law and Brussel, Belgium Goethe University, Germany and Economics, University of Turku, Finland MA Philosophy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, University of California, USA Jimmy Koppen, MA Belgium Alex Wilson, PhD PhD (pending) History, Vrije Universiteit MSc Handelsingenieur, Solvay Business PhD Political Science, European Brussel, Belgium School, Brussels, Belgium University Institute, Florence, Italy MA History, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Andreas Rambow, MBA MA European Political Studies, College Belgium PhD (candidate – expected 2015), Vrije of Europe, Belgium Fred Krautwurst, DBA Universiteit Brussel, Belgium MA Modern History, Oxford University, DBA, International School of MBA, Marymount University, Arlington, UK Management, France VA, USA Robert Zaman, MA MBA, Tias Business School, the Ilse Scheerlinck, PhD PhD (candidate – expected 2014), Netherlands Curriculum Chair, Business Major International Conflict Analysis, MSc International Management, Purdue PhD Applied Economics, Vrije University of Kent, UK University, USA Universiteit Brussel, Belgium MA International Relations, University Amie Kreppel, PhD Master of Econometric, Université Libre of Kent Brussels, Belgium PhD Comparative Politics, University of de Bruxelles, Belgium California, Los Angeles, USA Jeanne Schreurs Mihail Kritikos, PhD MSc Mathematics, Katholieke PhD EU Environmental Law, London Universiteit Brussels, Belgium School of Economics and Political Professional certifications and Science (LSE), UK nominations in the domain of Koen Lefever, MA Management of Information Systems PhD (candidate – expected 2015) Peter Solar, PhD Philosophy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, PhD Economics, Stanford University, Belgium USA MA Philosophy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Xianping Su, PhD Belgium PhD Philosophy, Vrije Universiteit Lise Leunens, PhD Brussel, Belgium PhD Psychology, Vrije Universiteit MA Psychology and Pedagogy, Vrije

17 Degree Recognition and Accreditation Other Programmes

Vesalius College is registered with the Study Abroad Programme of Belgium as an institution for higher education. The Outgoing Students Vesalius College Bachelor’s degree is Vesalius College offers its students a wide array of opportunities for studying equivalent to a fully-recognised Bachelor’s in other nations and cultures. With an extensive list of international partner degree issued from a Flemish University. institutions, Vesalius provides students with the possibility of earning credit towards their Vesalius College degree in a variety of exciting and challenging The 3 Bachelor programmes and one environments that are rich in both academic and cultural diversity. Master programme of Vesalius College are accredited by the Dutch-Flemish Vesalius students may study abroad during the fall or spring semester or Accreditation Organisation (NVAO during the summer term. They are eligible to study abroad in the second Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatie semester of their second year or in the first semester of their third year at Organisatie). This official organisation Vesalius College. was established by international treaty between the Flemish and the Dutch If a student chooses to study at one of Vesalius’ partner institutions, all governments with the aim of ensuring the grades and credits earned at the partner school are directly transferable to quality of higher education in both the their Vesalius College transcript. Netherlands and (Belgium). For more information on the Study Abroad programme for outgoing Vesalius College is a participant in the students, please visit the website: http://www.vesalius.edu/currentstudents/ , the reform effort studyabroad designed to standardise higher education throughout Europe. In accordance with This webpage includes: the Bologna declaration, Vesalius College • Links to the web pages for all partner institutions offers the three-year European Bachelor’s • Descriptions of the different types of partnerships and agreements Vesalius degree and one-year Master’s degree and holds with various institutions calculates coursework in ECTS (European • Explanations of how credits and grades transfer back to Vesalius Credit Transfer System) credits. • Frequently Asked Questions regarding study abroad • Application procedures • Helpful travel tips

Incoming students For more than twenty years, juniors, seniors, and occasionally sophomores from a wide range of colleges and universities in the USA and other countries have studied for all or part of a year at Vesalius College in Brussels, the Capital of Europe. As a result, Vesalius College has many years of experience in understanding the academic backgrounds and needs of international students studying abroad and in meeting those needs within the University’s curriculum and advisory system.

At Vesalius College, study abroad students are fully integrated into the normal academic programme. Their workload corresponds as closely as possible with that of regular second- or third-year Vesalius students and they are integrated into Vesalius College’s social life and extra-curricular activities. Most students feel quickly at home here and find it easy to meet other students and participate fully in College life.

For more information on the Study Abroad programme for incoming students, please visit: http://www.vesalius.edu/studyabroad

18 Studying at VeCo has given Ontario, Canada New Anglo-American College, , me the chance to experience International Student Exchange a learning environment which not only Programs (ISEP - consortium) Richmond, The of challenges my individual ability to critically International Studies Abroad (ISA - London, London, United Kingdom analyse, but gives me the chance to learn consortium) Madrid, Madrid, and discuss in a small group setting. The Marymount University, Arlington, Spain advantages of being on a first name basis Virginia, USA University American College Skopje, with your professors are also great, as Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, Georgia, Skopje, Macedonia they each truly are experts USA University of Derby, Derby, UK within their respective fields State University of New York Institute University of Lower Silesia, Wroclaw, of teaching. for International Business, New Paltz, Poland New York, USA University of Ljubljana - Faculty of Madison Zachrich-Lehew, State University of New York (SUNY, all Social Sciences, Ljubljana, Slovenia Study Abroad Student from the University New York campuses), New York, USA of Wisconsin, Wisconsin, USA , New Brunswick, New In America: Jersey, USA CESA Business School, Bogotá, St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri, Columbia USA Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios My time here at Vesalius , Gainesville, Superiores de Monterey (All Mexican College can be summed up in Florida, USA (Summer Incoming Only) campuses), Mexico one word: amazing! You are taught by University of Hawaii at Hilo, Hilo, ITESO Universidad Jesuita de professors who provide an international Hawaii, USA Guadalajara, Guadalajara Mexico education and you are able to work one- University of Mississippi, Oxford, Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu on-one with them in the classroom. Also Mississippi, USA I was able to do an internship here in Santo, Guayaquil, Ecuador University of Missouri, Columbia, Brussels through the Vesalius Internship Universidad de las Americas, Puebla, Missouri, USA Program and it was the best decision that I Mexico University of Scranton, Scranton, made during my study abroad Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y experience. Pennsylvania, USA Sociales, Buenos Aires, Argentina University of Illinois Springfield, Universidad de Viña del Mar, Viña del Casey Economides, Study Abroad Student Springfield, Illinois, USA Mar, Chile from Rutgers University (Communication & Art History), New Jersey, USA In Europe: In Asia: The American University of Rome, Chonbuk National University, Jeonbuk, Rome, Italy Dublin Business School, Dublin, Ireland Hallym University, Chuncheon, South IE University, Segovia/Madrid, Spain International Partners include: Korea International University of Monaco, In North America: , , Japan Monte-Carlo, Principality of Monaco The Washington Semester at American Konkuk University, , South Korea Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey University, Washington, D.C., USA , Seoul, South London Metropolitan University, Beloit College, Beloit, Wisconsin, USA Korea London, UK , Waltham, Middle East Technical University, Massachusetts, USA In Oceania: Ankara, Turkey Birmingham Southern College, Bond University, Queensland, Australia Birmingham, Alabama, USA Brethren Colleges Abroad (BCA - I built friendships that may last a lifetime, and now actually miss the dorm consortium) atmosphere and lifestyle - not to mention the impeccable conditions. The Kansai Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Gaidai campus is also recently renovated, very modern and a pleasure to stroll through after class. Pennsylvania, USA Academically speaking, I was happy to see that most courses were actually related significantly to College of Staten Island, City University Japan or Asia in general, which complemented nicely the Western oriented classes I of New York, Staten Island, New York, had been taking at Vesalius as an International Affairs student. USA Covenant College, Lookout Mountain, Irina Negoita, International Affairs student, semester in Kansai Gaidai, Japan Georgia, USA Council for International Educational Exchange (CIEE - consortium) The Washington Semester Program allows students to choose a subject area of Doane College, Crete, Nebraska, USA interest and follow lecture series, conferences, and interesting class discussions Educational Programs Abroad (EPA - on various topics. I chose to take the US Foreign Policy program, which covered US interests in consortium) almost all parts of the globe. As part of the program, I visited government institutions, attended Hawai’i Pacific University, Honolulu, conferences and lectures at various think tanks and museums, and listened to former ambassadors Hawai’i, USA and CIA agents give insight into the world of political affairs. Academically, I Hobart and William Smith Colleges, benefited greatly from this experience and came away with a new outlook on the Geneva, New York, USA ’ role in international relations. , London, Naomi Clear-Vekinis, International Affairs student, the American University in Washington DC, USA 19 Vesalius Internship What do our students say Programme about their internship?

Vesalius College offers students the I feel lucky! It is quite unusual for an American to find an internship at the opportunity to gain professional European Parliament, but thanks to Vesalius College, I have had the opportunity experience in Brussels, the Capital to intern for a Member of the European Parliament (MEP). I currently work for Jose Manuel of Europe, while earning academic Garcia-Margallo Y Marfil, a Spanish MEP from Madrid. My work differs from day-to-day credit through the Vesalius Internship depending on which committee meetings are being held. The majority of my work consists of doing research on the current economic crisis and correcting legislation and proposals for Programme (VIP). The VIP offers students European economic stability mechanisms – most of which have been translated from Spanish a position with one of its many internship to English. However, my work does not confine me to my office. I get to sit in on anything from partners, which range from multinational committee meetings to plenary sessions. My internship has provided me corporations and media houses to with a great opportunity to learn about European politics and I international government organisations feel fortunate to have been given the chance to experience this. and NGOs. Connor Kempto, Intern at the European Parliament

The VIP aims to benefit both students

and internship partners alike. VIP As an International Affairs major with a focus on Europe, I wanted to participate partners provide interns with professional in a study abroad programme that would deepen my understanding of the EU experience that goes beyond the scope and its systems. I came to Brussels and started classes at Vesalius College. After learning of a traditional internship. Partners have about ECRAAL, I decided to take advantage of the opportunity that an internship with ECRAAL acknowledged the value of Vesalius would provide. I knew that this experience would be a hands-on approach to learning in an international environment, but I have been able to gain so much more from this internship. College students as a select group of I was immediately welcomed into the workplace and given all the tools that I would need young, dynamic and highly-educated to succeed. I attended conferences, researched for briefings, wrote newsletter articles and individuals with vast international developed the database. I now have a heightened understanding of the European Commission, experience. As such, Vesalius interns are its policies, and how they are put into action, and I definitely trusted with meaningful and important feel like I have been able to make an impact through working with this company. projects within the host organisation.

Kristine Kessler, Intern at ECRAAL Whether having full responsibility for a project, or working as a team member within a bigger enterprise, students have Working at EuroJobSites.com enhanced my study experience while in Brussels. the opportunity to exercise their skills The combination of the work experience and the work environment has better and to provide the host organisation with prepared me for my future career. While at EuroJobsites.com, I was introduced to a variety of aspects dealing with direct marketing. My co-workers helped me learn general high-quality results. concepts while making me feel welcome in a comfortable working environment.

The internship counts as an academic Luke Haen, Intern at EuroJobSites.com course during the semester, and can be taken as a Major Elective. Degree-

seeking students can earn 6 ECTS credits Photo credit: (3 US academic credits) for the “single” Ms Matilda Talvio internship option. Study abroad students I had never really thought about doing an internship, but when I saw the Time may also opt to extend the internship Warner profile in the Vesalius Internship Catalogue, I changed my mind. Time in order to work more hours per week. Warner is one of the world’s biggest media conglomerates, owning among others HBO, This “double” internship option is worth Time Magazine and Warner Brothers – and being an intern there sounded like so much 12 ECTS credits (6 US credits). For all fun. After applying I was called in for an interview, and a couple of days later I received an students participating in the internship offer from them. Now I have been working there for a month, three times a week, and I love it. Through this internship, I have been given a chance to get first-hand experience of the course, the experience in Brussels will look media and entertainment business, and I learn something new every day. I also get to use my outstanding on their CV. knowledge of Communications in real-life situations, which inspires me to pay extra attention in class. I am very happy to be an intern at Time Warner. For more information on the internship programme, please visit the webpage: Helene Svendsrud, Intern at TimeWarner www.vesalius.edu/career/vip

20 Internship partners that have • Europe For Business • Ludwig Von Mises Institute Europe participated in the Vesalius Internship • European Journalism Centre • Management Centre Europe programme include: • EuroJobSites.com • MasterCard Europe • Accessible Art Fair • European Parliament • Minerva Consulting and • AGE Platform Europe • European Security Round Table Communication • (A)WAY Publications • European Youth Forum • Mobistar • Belgian American Educational • Europeans Throughout the World • Mostra Foundation • EUobserver • NATO Headquarters • British School of Brussels • First Law International • New Europe • Confederation of European Paper • Fulbright • RISI Industries • FORATOM • The Jane Goodall Institute Belgium • Citibank Belgium • Global Governance Institute • Time Warner • European Center for Research in Asia, • Harwood Levitt Consulting • TV Brussel Africa and Latin America • ICAEW • United Nations • Ernst & Young Belgium • ICODA European Affairs • UPS • European Cooperative for Rural • ING • UTC Fire & Security (GE Security) Development • Klenske Ink • U.S. Commercial Service at the U.S. • European Diagnostic Manufacturers • KPMG Mission to the European Union Association • Laffineur Law Firm • World Natural Care

Summer Programme

Vesalius College offers students a unique • European Business Law Requirements summer experience. Lasting just six weeks, • European Portfolio Management and Applications the Vesalius Summer Programme gives • Marketing Research in Europe Degree-seeking students at Vesalius students a targeted academic programme • Developing Dynamics of Democracy College need to complete a registration and the opportunity to experience and • Difference, diversity and migration in form for the Summer Programme. explore the best of European culture and the new Europe travel. • Nations and Ethnicity: Political New students have gained a secondary Conflicts in Europe school diploma and will have a good The Vesalius College Summer Programme • Political Islam in Europe command of the English language. offers courses in Business, Communications • Politics and Policies of the European Admission is decided on a case-by-case and International Affairs, with a strong Information Society basis. focus on Europe. In addition, there are • Modernism and After: A Belgian and also a number of internship opportunities European Perspective A student visa is not required to attend available. • Introduction to Statistics our Summer Programme. In most cases, • Mathematics for Business and a tourist visa is sufficient for attendance. A selection of courses that are offered Economics However, a student must hold a valid during the Summer Programme includes: • Internship identity card or passport. • Practical Chinese

21 Student Services

Vesalius College offers students the best Computer Resources of both worlds: the personal attention Computer and internet access is an and community environment of a small essential part of student life. The Vesalius college and access to the resources of College computer lab features PCs and major universities. The College also shares Apple computers as well as facilities for academic events, guest lectures and students with laptops to connect to the participates in faculty exchanges with the College’s computer network. Students also Vrije Universiteit Brussel, the Université have access to the extensive computer libre de Bruxelles, the University of Kent at resources at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels and Boston University. including the free campus-wide wireless network. Research and Library Resources Career Counselling Students at Vesalius have access to To assist students with life after college, extensive resources for research at three Vesalius College offers students in their major libraries: the Vrije Universiteit final year the opportunity to attend career Brussel, Université libre de Bruxelles and seminars and individual coaching sessions. The Royal Library, Belgium’s national This free service aims to help graduates library. Together, they provide students gain a competitive advantage on the job with access to over five million books. In market after graduation. This is achieved addition, students have access to a wide by helping students determine their career variety of online resources including objectives in addition to acquiring the skill thousands of journals and newspapers, sets necessary to achieve their professional library catalogues and databases. goals. The workshops range from CV and cover letter writing to information on networking and how to apply for various internship programs offered in Brussels.

22 For those planning to continue their Food Services Health Services education, assistance in choosing the right Every day, the VUB campus cafeteria The medical care centre at the VUB campus graduate programme is also offered. serves a wide selection of warm and cold provides medical assistance to students dishes, snacks, sandwiches and drinks - all and staff. Medical assistance includes Psychological Counselling at student-friendly prices. consultation in case of illness, accidents, Moving to a new country, living alone, small medical interventions, vaccinations, and experiencing exam pressure are just Students pay a fixed price depending on preventive care, etc. a few of the major changes that students the dish chosen. The set menus include may experience in college. Vesalius offers soup, a main course and a dessert. free psychological counselling to students who would like to speak to a professional The Cafeteria serves breakfast, sandwiches about missing home, exam pressure, or and drinks. Students can also find two other challenges they might face. trendy snack bars on campus: ‘t Complex and Opinio.

Student Life

Vesalius College is part of a broader fairs. If you would like to connect to the student community in Brussels that VSG or our students, you can check out consists of four other universities: the their Facebook page, ‘VSG friend’. They Vrije Universiteit Brussel, the Université are very willing to give you information Libre Bruxelles, the University of Kent, about Vesalius College from a student’s and Boston University. Together, they perspective. support a vibrant student lifestyle. Easily accessible by bus, train, tram, or metro, Sports and Outdoor Activities the area has everything to meet students’ Vesalius students have full access to the needs including affordable housing, two athletics facilities of the VUB. The sports running, rollerblading, horseback riding, on-campus cafeterias, libraries, banks, facilities include two large multipurpose taking a scenic stroll, or simply for relaxing. shops, markets, restaurants, bars, live sports halls (for indoor soccer, basketball, entertainment venues, organised athletic badminton, tennis, etc.), one martial arts Housing activities, and state-of-the-art sports hall, three squash courts, a swimming Moving to a new city can be both stressful facilities. pool and one climbing wall. All facilities and confusing. To help students get settled are indoors and are thus always available in Brussels and ready to begin classes, the Vesalius Student Government regardless of the weather conditions. College provides them with links to help The Vesalius Student Government (VSG) Students also have access to a state-of- find suitable off-campus housing. Vesalius is an elected student body that acts as the-art fitness complex. This sports centre College does not have on-campus housing, the main liaison between students and consists of a 1,500 m² fitness and cardio and students are responsible for making the academic administration of Vesalius area, a spinning studio, two large changing their own housing arrangements. But College. The VSG appoints representatives rooms, a relaxation area, a solarium and a with the large number of universities and to the Academic Council, which is the dance/aerobics studio. higher education institutions in Brussels, academic governance of the College, and student rooms are widely available. regularly meets with the Dean on matters Next to its indoor infrastructure, the VUB which affect students at the College. The Sports Department also has outdoor sports Study abroad students who join Vesalius VSG also holds a very important social role: fields, including one synthetic soccer field College for one semester have the it organises welcome activities for new and a brand new athletics track and rugby opportunity to stay with a French or students, sports activities, seasonal parties, pitch. A membership fee and/or usage fee Dutch-speaking host family. This type of drama evenings and other social activities (discounted for students) is applied. accommodation provides the student with throughout the year. The members act as With numerous spacious parks and a vast a unique experience that allows for insight student ambassadors at events such as forest at the doorstep of the city, students into the everyday life of Belgian families, orientation, Open Days and recruitment also have many opportunities for biking, Belgian culture, and social norms.

23 Life in Brussels

The liberal arts philosophy of Vesalius’ Beyond Brussels beyond Belgium, Brussels is the ideal base academic programme is reflected in the Going to school in Brussels affords from which to visit the rest of Europe. life of its students. The College encourages students the unique opportunity for some Paris is a short 90 minutes by fast train students to work hard to reach their great (as well as quick and inexpensive) and London, Cologne and Amsterdam academic potential, but also to live a full travels and getaways. Belgium’s inter-city are just two and a half hours away. In life away from books and classes. Brussels trains provide quick access to the coast of addition, most major European cities are has a tremendous amount to offer those Flanders, Medieval Bruges, Antwerp (“The two hours or less away by plane. interested in exploring the Capital of diamond capital of the world”), and the Europe, and students quickly discover the wooded hills of the Ardennes. Looking city to be vibrant and cosmopolitan with a warm, friendly charm. 30% of the Brussels population is comprised of foreign nationals, so the city has something to offer for every taste and culture in the areas of music, dancing, cuisine, art, associations and much more.

The city is also home to an excellent music scene, both in clubs and at numerous festivals where almost any genre of music can be found - from local musicians to the biggest touring bands. Those interested in dancing will find many venues for practicing their art, as well as classes to learn a variety of dances including the salsa, quickstep, tango, swing and all other classic and contemporary styles.

Brussels has many museums and art galleries, ranging from classical to modern art. The city also houses a national symphony, opera and theatre. In addition, Brussels has a rich variety of architecture including buildings from the 1600s, classic Flemish, art deco, art nouveau, and the modern architecture of the European Union buildings.

24 Life after Vesalius

A Vesalius College degree opens As an alumna, I can tell you wholeheartedly that VeCo supports its students and multiple doors to new opportunities. invests in their performance. VeCo made me discover my own talents and gave me Whether graduates decide to further the opportunity to grow and develop to prepare for my future. The professors who taught me their education or start a professional were professional and true specialists in their field. I remember having a Greek professor who career, Vesalius College provides the used to be a journalist, an American professor who taught us literature and American history and a Belgian professor who taught us economics and statistics. Because the classes are right knowledge and skills to meet both taught in small groups, every student counts and you are not just a number. During my studies professional and academic requirements. I got the opportunity to do an internship at TV Brussels, where I learned about the practical With a truly international student body, side of journalism and developed my interview skills. Vesalius College has alumni pursuing an extraordinary variety of careers in every After graduating from VeCo, I pursued a Master’s degree in Business Administration and I now work in the Public Diplomacy Division (in the Press and Media office) at NATO where I work corner of the globe. with people from all walks of life. “It’s kind of like VeCo but on a larger scale and working on real matters”. VeCo is a family where you learn that academics are as important as people and Vesalius alumni hold a wide range that networking is vital because you never know who you will meet on your path of leadership positions, working as in the future. financial analysts, researchers, journalists, accountants, government officials, Victoria Tregub, Communications Major, Class of 2008 business owners/entrepreneurs, executives and consultants across many industries, including ICT, design, international relations, accounting, banking, Vesalius College was my government and retail. dream college, I just had never heard of it while living in the States. Perhaps fate led me here, but I couldn’t Vesalius College offers interactive learning in small groups, which is one of be happier. My friends came from all over the greatest advantages of the college. The teachers are always available for the world, my professors were challenging, questions and take interest in students’ progression. What I liked most about my time helpful and inspiring, and my future as a Business student at VeCo was the opportunity to apply the theory I learnt through lies ahead. I know that wherever I end presentations and weekly assignments, as well as the intercultural environment, with students up in the future, I will be prepared to from all different nationalities, which facilitates a greater understanding of different cultures. continue studying or to work in a dynamic Now working for BAHR, one of Norway’s leading commercial law firms, I have the chance environment due to my experiences at to apply not only the academic skills, but also the language skills as a translator of legal Vesalius. I am currently doing my Master’s documents. I look back at my time at VeCo as a great experience, and one that successfully at the School of Economics and Political prepared me for the future! Science, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, Anette Skjellum, Business Major, Class of 2011 and will definitely keep you posted about my future experiences.

Marina Lynch, International Affairs, Class of 2012

25 Graduating? Keep in Touch!

Whether it is to keep in touch with • , the Netherlands • Euroclear Bank fellow students or a favourite professor, • London School of Economics & Political • European Commission or for professional networking purposes, Science, UK • European Economic and Social maintaining contact with your college and • Lund University, Sweden Committee classmates is important. • McGill University, Canada • European Investment Bank • Oxford University, UK • European Parliament Vesalius College offers a variety of events • Pepperdine University, USA • ExxonMobil and services for alumni, including: • Pontifica Universidad Catolica de Chile, • General Electric • Organisation and hosting of social events Chile • Hewlett Packard and professional networking events; • Simon Fraser University, Canada • HSBC • The opportunity to networking with • School for Oriental and African Studies, • ING our numerous internship partners for London, UK • Levi Strauss & Co potential employment opportunities; • Solvay Business School, Belgium • MTV Networks • Subscription to the quarterly newsletter • The George Washington University, USA • MasterCard ‘VeCo News’. • Trinity College Dublin, Ireland • NATO • University College London, UK • Nokia Universities and graduate schools that • University of Edinburgh, Scotland • PepsiCo have accepted Vesalius alumni in the • University of Helsinki, Finland • Procter & Gamble past include: • University of St Andrews, UK • PriceWaterhouseCoopers • Bocconi University, Italy • University of Warwick, UK • Royal Bank of Scotland • Boston University, USA • Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium • Saatchi & Saatchi • Cambridge University, UK • Save the Children Fund • College of Europe, Belgium Companies & organisations that have • Siemens • Columbia University, USA employed Vesalius alumni in the past • Shell • Dalhousie University, Canada include: • Sony • Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, Austria • Accenture • Toyota Europe • Dublin City University, Ireland • Agence Française pour le Développement • United Nations • University, USA • Allianz • UPS • École de Management Grenoble, France • Bank of America • World Bank • Freie Universität Berlin, Germany • Bank of New York • World Customs • Georgetown University, USA • BBC World Service Organization • Graduate Institute of International and • BNP Paribas Fortis • Numerous embassies and Development Studies, Switzerland • British Telecom permanent representations • Hebrew University, Israel • Deloitte to the EU • IE Business School, Spain • Cartier Ltd • John Hopkins University, USA • Cisco Systems • Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium • Citigroup • Kent University, UK • DHL • King’s College London, UK • Ernst&Young

26 Deadlines institution. Transcripts must be certified Vesalius College processes applications on by the Registrar or Head Teacher of a rolling basis. Admissions decisions are the educational institution issuing the usually made within three weeks after documents. Transcripts must be sent in an the complete application is received. official envelope of the institution that Applications will be considered as long as is sealed and then signed across the back places remain in the class to which they flap by the sending official. Photocopies are applying for admission. However, of original documents are not accepted as students who wish to be considered for official transcripts. the Academic Excellence Scholarship (see page 28) will have to submit their college Vesalius College accepts credentials in application before 15 April. English, Dutch, French, and German. For all other languages, official translations To apply, candidates must by a certified translator (whose signature submit: is authenticated) are required and are • A completed application form; accepted only when accompanied by the • Official academic credentials and document in its original language. transcripts (showing courses and grades) from all secondary schools and Transfer Admission universities attended, including public Vesalius College may award transfer credits examination results and official results on a limited basis for courses taken at of any national or regional examination the university level in other accredited (usually taken in the candidate’s country institutions. The minimum requirements of residence); for grades depend upon the school where • Two letters of recommendation (from the credit was earned and the student’s persons familiar with the candidate’s intended major within Vesalius College. academic work, for example, teachers, All transfer credits will be awarded at the Admissions professors, guidance counsellors, or discretion of the Admissions Committee. school directors); For more information, please contact the • A non-refundable application fee of Eur. admission office. Entrance requirements 50.00; Vesalius College seeks students who • Proof of identity in the form of a Visa Information are able to meet the challenges of its photocopy of either a passport or a Students who are not EU citizens must academic programme and who are willing national identity card; obtain a student visa in order to live in to participate fully in the intellectual • Results of an English proficiency Belgium and attend the College. The time and social life of the College in a spirit examination may be required for some it takes to obtain a student visa may vary of openness and tolerance. Admission to applicants. The College requires the from one to several months depending on the College is selective. We endeavour to TOEFL or IELTS test; a variety of factors including the student’s accept students whose records indicate • Official scores of the SAT test or the age and country of origin. that they possess the qualities needed to ACT test may be required. Candidates achieve academic success in the degree should contact the Admissions Office to programme of their choice. determine whether they must take one of these examinations. Applicants for admission must have Note: Applicants who take the SAT or graduated from a secondary school prior to TOEFL test must ask the testing agency beginning their studies at Vesalius College. to send score reports directly to Vesalius Admission decisions take into account the College, using the College code: 3574. candidate’s secondary school performance, examination results and English language Official Credentials competence, as well as demonstrated Credentials should be sent directly personal qualities and character. from the authorising organisation or

27 Tuition Fees, Study Costs and Vesalius Academic Excellence Academic Calendar Scholarships Scholarship Fund Vesalius College recently launched the Summer Programme 2013 Tuition Fees (2013-2014) Academic Excellence Scholarship Fund to 27 May – 31 May Bachelor’s degree full-time reward students who have outstanding Registration (4-5 courses): €5,600/semester academic records in secondary school 27 May Bachelor’s degree part-time and whose extra-curricular achievements First day of classes (up to 3 courses): €1,400/course show evidence of leadership in today’s 8 – 12 July Master’s degree (fixed schedule): global society. Other factors include letters Final exams €13,200/year of recommendation from their secondary 12 July school and (in certain cases) standardised End of Summer Programme More information about tuition, fees and test scores. methods of payment can be found on the Fall Semester 2013 website: www.vesalius.edu. The College’s merit-based financial 21-23 August assistance can provide up to a 50 % Orientation and registration Note that there are separate tuition fees reduction in tuition per semester for for new students for the EPSS certificate and the Advanced students who have been accepted into a 26 August Certificate in Global Risk Analysis & Crisis Bachelor programme as a full-time, first- First day of classes Management programmes. Please see the year student enrolling in the fall semester. 7 – 11 October programme websites for further details. These scholarships will be renewed if the Mid-term exams student maintains superior academic 9 – 13 December Estimated Costs other than Tuition and performance during each semester of Final exams Fees their 3-year Bachelor programme. 13 December In addition to the tuition and fees, End of fall semester students should also budget for living The scholarship will be directly applied costs per semester. The following table to the student’s tuition fees. Note that Spring Semester 2014 shows a very rough estimate for some students accepted into a Bachelor 15-17 January of these costs and may be of help in programme at Vesalius College Orientation and registration budgeting for the semester. automatically apply for the Academic for new students Excellence Scholarship. They do not have 20 January Educational Materials € €750.00 – €900.00 to submit a separate application form for First day of classes Accommodation €2,000.00 – €€3,000.00 the scholarship. 3 – 7 March Food (minimum) €1,000.00 – €€1,500.00 Mid-term exams Public Transportation €€160.00 For more information on scholarship 12 – 16 May Health Insurance €100.00 requirements, deadlines and eligibility, Final exams Mobile Phone €€200.00 please visit our website at 16 May http://www.vesalius.edu/admissions. End of spring semester 31 May Graduation Ceremony

Summer Programme 2014 26 May – 30 May Registration 26 May First day of classes 7 – 10 July Final exams 10 July End of Summer Programme

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Visit Vesalius College Vesalius College encourages potential applicants to visit the campus, where you will have the opportunity to speak with an admissions advisor who will review your credentials and answer your questions. You can take a tour of the facilities and meet with current students. We can also arrange for you to observe an actual class to experience the Vesalius College learning process first hand. Please contact the admissions office for more information.

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