Vesalius College Global Bas, Mas and Executive Programmes in the Heart of Europe 2019-20

Vesalius College In affiliation with Brussels

Global BAs, MAs and Executive Programmes

in the Heart of Europe 2019-20 www.vesalius.edu

Vesalius College is a unique educational institution in Brussels and beyond - a transatlantic liberal arts-style college with an interdisciplinary perspective. Since 2017, the College also expanded its academic offerings at graduate and life-long learning (executive training) levels.

The College is the oldest higher education institution in Brussels that offers Bachelor's programmes taught exclusively in English. Thanks to the influence of our founders, the Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Boston University, we combine the strengths of both the American and European academic systems. We offer students an American-style curriculum with interactive teaching, small classes, personalised attention and guidance. We also offer a rich, stimulating and international environment distinctive of a college based in Brussels, the capital of Europe. Students from all over the world have been drawn to this unique environment: more than 60 different nationalities are represented among our student body.

Our professors have been educated at the world’s leading universities, continue to excel in their fields as researchers or advisors and have a deep passion for teaching. Our classes are small and interactive, with dynamic class discussions and continuous assessment throughout the semester. Vesalius College not only offers a highly global and interdisciplinary education, but also an approach that carefully balances theory with practice. Students acquire the theoretical and academic knowledge needed for further studies or a career in their field, but also develop key transferable skills and networks for professional success. They also have the opportunity to do an internship in Brussels for academic credit at one of our many partner organisations, which include government institutions, think tanks, media organisations, international corporations and NGOs.

A distinctive and important characteristic of our programmes is what we call ‘Theory- Guided, Practice-Embedded and Experiential Learning’ (or TPEL for short). We make the most of our location in Brussels and out of our professors’ extensive networks by ‘bringing Brussels to the classroom’. This comprises not only an extensive variety of guest lectures and events with leading experts and practitioners, but also simulations, honours classes and unique partnerships with leading universities in Europe and the US. Taken together, this approach gives our students valuable insight into the practical aspects of their education and allows them to gather unique global experiences, which will help them to make better- informed choices for their future career or study paths.

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 prepare for the exciting professional and personal opportunities that await you. We hope that you enjoy discovering more about the College in this brochure.

Prof. Dr. Olesya Tkacheva Acting Dean

Dean CONTENTS

ABOUT VeCo WHY VeCo 6 7

VeCo STYLE BA ACADEMIC STRUCTURE 8 10 Bachelor’s Master’s

BUSINESS STUDIES GLOBAL CERTIFICATE IN GLOBAL PEACE, -Global Business & COMMUNICATION EUROPEAN PEACE & SECURITY & STRATEGIC Entrepreneurship- SECURITY STUDIES STUDIES 26 20 DIPLOMACY & GLOBAL 12 14 GOVERNANCE STUDY ABROAD 28 PROGRAMME CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL & 22 EUROPEAN BUSINESS AFFAIRS EUROPEAN LAW COMMUNICATION 30

INTERNSHIPS & EXECUTIVE COURSE IN CAREERS 24 GLOBAL RISK ANALYSIS & 16 18 CRISIS MANAGEMENT 31

STUDENT SERVICES BA ADMISSIONS MA ADMISSIONS 32 36 38

STUDENT LIFE BA ACADEMIC CALENDAR MA ACADEMIC CALENDAR 34 37 39

About VeCo

A UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL QUALITY INSTRUCTION, EXPERIENCE GUIDANCE & SUPPORT Vesalius College (affectionately known as ‘VeCo’) is a tight- The quality and accessibility of the faculty is at the very core knit yet diverse college with a student body of approximately of the academic experience at the College. Thanks to our low 350. With its low professor-to-student ratio, faculty student-teacher ratio, professors take a personal interest in the members are very accessible and closely involved in all individual success of each student. Professors take a humanistic aspects of the students’ intellectual and personal and interdisciplinary approach to intellectual inquiry, encouraging development. Classes are kept small but intellectually students to not only learn skills and knowledge important for diverse and marked by a highly dynamic, innovative and their chosen careers, but to also think critically and develop personalised teaching style. themselves personally and as ethically responsible citizens of an increasingly multicultural and globalised world. BELGIAN-AMERICAN ROOTS RECOGNITION & VeCo, founded by the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and ACCREDITATION Boston University in 1987 to offer undergraduate education in Vesalius College is registered with the Flemish English in Brussels, is the first Liberal Arts College in the government of Belgium as an institution for higher Benelux. Now, 32 years since its founding, the College offers education. The Bachelor’s degree at the College is equivalent the best of American and European education. to a recognised Bachelor’s degree awarded by a Flemish university. The four Bachelor's programmes and two Master's programmes are accredited by NVAO BRUSSELS: THE CAPITAL OF (Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatie Organisatie), the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders. Vesalius College follows the Bologna Process, the reform EUROPE effort designed to standardise higher education The city is home to the European institutions, NATO qualifications throughout Europe. and numerous international organisations and multinational companies. Students can benefit from this international setting through Vesalius College’s academic "A unique profile in Belgium" programmes and its strong European focus, the Vesalius NVAO, 2018 Internship Programme which offers exciting professional opportunities at leading companies and organisations, or by attending guest lectures and workshops given by local practitioners and experts. 6 Why VeCo?

HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL +60 NATIONALITIES ALUMNI working in leading companies and represented among the College’s community organisations such as UN, NATO, CESA’s of students and faculty. Leadership and Entrepreneurship Center and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

OUTSTANDING LINKS DEDICATED & to Brussels’ professional scene and leading PROMINENT FACULTY universities such as Georgetown, London educated at world-leading universities and School of Economics and Political Science, who bring the institutional knowledge to Oxford, Cambridge and Yale. the classroom.

+50 STUDY ABROAD 60 INTERNSHIP PARTNERS partnerships with universities from North which range from multinational corporations, America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and law firms and media houses to government Oceania. institutions and NGOs.

AMERICAN LIBERAL ARTS UNIQUE Honours Class with the Global st College in the Benelux CAREER-FORMING Economic Symposium and the US State Department, Capstone, OPPORTUNITIES 1 Model EU, etc. nteractive ndividualised nnovative i 7 VeCo Style: Theory-Guided, Practice- Embedded & Experiential Learning (TPEL)

At Vesalius College we pursue a unique and specific approach to teaching, which combines the promotion of in-depth theoretical knowledge with ‘practice-embedded and experiential learning.’

TPEL draws on the College’s unique location and access to senior European and global policy-makers, business executives and entrepreneurs, legal experts and communication professionals. These experts are not only invited regularly to high-level guest lectures and weekend workshops, but they also form an important part of the College’s regular curriculum throughout the three years of undergraduate education. Through the simulations of real-life problems in international politics, business case studies, communication campaigns and legal advocacy exercises in the classroom, students receive practical feedback from senior professionals from ‘the real world’ and learn how theories learned in the classroom are applied into real-life situations. This method is also applied to our Master's programmes. TPEL Activities

Honours Special Internships Conferences Capstone Class Lectures

Capstone (for BAs and MAs)

Towards the end of their studies, students are trained to apply their knowledge to a real-life problem. Utilising the College’s unique access to Brussels-based circles and international organisations, students are entrusted with real-life case studies just as they enter the final semester of their Bachelor’s or Master's degrees and gain an initial experience of working life. For instance, the 2016 Capstone students worked with United Nations Liaison Office for Peace and Security to strengthen the partnership between the EU and the UN in the field of peacekeeping. In 2017, the theme was EU-NATO cooperation, and in 2018, it was with International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize winner. 8 Our teaching approach of TPEL ensures that our students are equipped with in-depth theoretical knowledge and the essential practical skills and networks that they need to succeed in their professional callings. VeCo BA Academic Structure Degree Structure

ST YEAR ND YEAR RD YEAR

1 2 Students3 develop the ability to approach Students take Global Ethics, Critical Students take Intermediate Qualitative Thinking and Academic Writing and Research Methods and, for Business, problems from different perspectives, Introduction to Statistics. Communication and International Affairs learn how to be flexible, adapt to change majors Intermediate Quantitative Methods and lead others by exercising intellectual in addition. judgment.

• Academic subject in which the student specialises • Students take compulsory and elective courses related to the Major that are Major identified by the academic department

Global Business and Entrepreneurship | Global Communication | International Affairs | International and European Law

• Courses that are at the student’s choice and may be taken to further specialise in the Major, to explore fields outside the Major, or develop language skills Electives • Students can choose electives from Vesalius College’s long list of elective courses, ranging from Law to Chinese or Psychology to Marketing • Students can also choose to take electives at one of the College’s partner institutions, such as Royal Military Academy (RMA) and Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Business Studies -Global Business & Entrepreneurship- The Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies -Global Business and Entrepreneurship- is a unique programme that invites students to embrace the world of management and entrepreneurship from an academic and practical perspective. Students learn how to handle and deal with the variety of challenges stemming from an ever-changing international business environment.

HIGHLIGHTS CAREER PROSPECTS

Students will focus on contemporary and global Students will be equipped with solid knowledge issues and develop an analytical and critical mindset. and competence in the functional areas of globally They will understand how organisations are structured and operating companies. With these foundations, our graduates managed, as well as how they function within the larger are prepared not only for prestigious management economic, social, legal and political context. positions, but also for leadership responsibilities and graduate studies. In addition to the Major courses where students obtain the necessary tools to analyse the global Careers of our recent Business graduates include economy, the Vesalius BA in Global Business & Investment Banking, Sales, Trade, Business Development, Entrepreneurship also offers a solid preparation for several Online Marketing and Consulting. fast-developing areas such as digital economy, international finance, and the internationalisation of Prior to entering the workforce, many of our Business family businesses. graduates have gone on to pursue postgraduate studies at a number of prestigious universities including The programme mixes a rigorous business education with Copenhagen Business School, Harvard University, IE the excitement of starting and developing a business. Business School, Bocconi University, Boston University, ESADE Business School and King’s College London. By participating in a series of innovative and structured activities, workshops, internships and real projects involving practitioners from multinational companies and consulting firms, students will acquire the set of skills that are increasingly important to the world of enterprise and business.

Students will be able to build up a network, learn how to do business in real life, develop an innovative business idea and act as entrepreneurs during exciting projects offered all over the world. 12 Programme

Global Ethics Global Ethics, Leadership and Personal Development

CORE Intermediate Qualitative Research Methods Intermediate Quantitative Research Methods Introduction to Academic Writing & Critical Thinking ACADEMIC Introduction to Statistics

BA Thesis in Business I (Advanced Research Methods) BA Thesis in Business II (Senior Seminar) Capstone Business

MAJOR Corporate Financial Management Financial Accounting Intermediate Macro-Economics Intermediate Micro-Economics REQUIREMENTS Introduction to Economics Introduction to Entrepreneurship Introduction to Global Business International Marketing Mathematics for Business and Economics Scenario Thinking Social Entrepreneurship Strategic Management

Big Data Business in China Business Information System

MAJOR Communication, Organisation and Economics

ELECTIVES E-Business Financial Markets and Investments Global Economic Governance Global Practice of Corporate Communication Marketing, Communication and Advertising in Global Context International Business Management Intercultural Communication International Finance International Political Economy International Trade Internship "I am convinced that Vesalius College Mergers and Acquisitions Political and Financial Risk Analysis prepared me well to face the more Project Management difficult challenges that lie ahead, The European Economy such as my Master’s degree at IE Business School in Madrid."

David Boujo, VeCo Alumnus 13 BACHELOR OF ARTS Global Communication The BA in Global Communication provides students with an in-depth understanding of how communication practices, theories and skills powerfully shape and inform the world we live in. The programme takes a global approach, which is crucial in a field where new technologies and forms of communication have shrunk time and space.

HIGHLIGHTS CAREER PROSPECTS

The programme focuses on two key fields, namely media studies Graduates of Global Communication at Vesalius are well and strategic communication. Those are studied from a prepared to play a leading role in the communication global angle that emphasizes intercultural differences and the department of political institutions, corporations, lobbying global trends that shape them. firms and media organisations.

Students develop an understanding of human, mass Careers of our recent graduates include Policy Research, and organisational forms of communication and their social, Media & Journalism, Political Communication, economic and political dimensions. In addition to their Communication & Public Relations, International theoretical education, students are trained to acquire Organisations (NATO, EU), and Marketing & Advertising valuable practical skills including the ability to find, analyse, critique, organise, write, edit and present information aimed at Moreover, many of our Communication graduates have different audiences. gone on to pursue postgraduate studies at a number of prestigious universities including the London School of Studying in Brussels offers students the opportunity to study in Economics and Political Science, the University of St. the world’s top diplomatic city, and one of the world’s Andrews, the University of Edinburgh, Boston University, largest business and media centres, home to the second- Georgetown University, George Washington University, largest press corps in the world. Situated in this global hub, Bocconi University, and the College of Europe. VeCo offers students the opportunity to learn from established scholars in their field.

Students also learn from experienced professionals heading political institutions, media organisations and international corporations via guest lectures.

Moreover, the Global Communication Bachelor’s degree enables students to gain practical experience thanks to the VeCo internship programme. This is invaluable for them to make use of the knowledge and training acquired during their studies. 14 Programme

Global Ethics Global Ethics, Leadership and Personal Development

CORE Intermediate Qualitative Research Methods Intermediate Quantitative Research Methods Introduction to Academic Writing & Critical Thinking ACADEMIC Introduction to Statistics

Advanced Qualitative & Quantitative Communication Research Methods BA Thesis in Communication I (Advanced Research Methods) BA Thesis in Communication II (Senior Seminar)

MAJOR Capstone in Communication Studies Communication Audiences & Effect Communication Effects Across Cultures Communication Law & Policy

REQUIREMENTS Comparative Media Systems Global Advocacy Global Communication Global Politics Human Communication Intercultural Communication Introduction to Economics Mass Communication Rhetoric

Convergence Culture & Transmedia Narratives Gamificatio Global Practice of Corporate Communications & Public Relations

MAJOR International Journalism

ELECTIVES Internship Lobbying in the EU Marketing & Advertising in a Global Context Photojournalism Political Communication and Public Diplomacy Topics in European Film History World Cinema: History, Theory and Narration

"What I valued most about VeCo is that the professors, the curriculum, and my internship helped me decide what I want to do in life. Both faculty and staff supported me in realising my post VeCo path."

Lisa Hartmann, VeCo Alumna 15 BACHELOR OF ARTS International Affairs In an increasingly interconnected and complex world, students need to make sense of the underlying political, economic and legal processes that shape contemporary societies. The International Affairs programme equips students with the broad-ranging knowledge and skills needed to understand, analyse and assess the most pressing issues in national and global politics.

HIGHLIGHTS CAREER PROSPECTS

The interdisciplinary curriculum is built on the disciplines • Diplomacy: international organisations (United Nations, EU, of politics, economics, law and history and enables students NATO) and ministries of foreign affairs to understand the complex dynamics, core debates, • Lobbying organisations, NGOs processes, institutions and major challenges of • Research, think tanks, journalism European and International Affairs. • Civil service, political advising, politics

Students not only acquire the knowledge needed for a career in International Affairs, but also develop Prior to entering the workforce, many of our International strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Affairs graduates have also gone on to pursue postgraduate studies at a number of prestigious Students are prepared to apply theories and concepts universities including Oxford University, King’s College learned during their time at Vesalius College to real-life London, the London School of Economics and Political Science, problems. Georgetown University, New York University, the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, and SOAS University of London. In addition to being taught by dedicated professors, students benefit from the first-hand experience of senior European and international policy- makers, diplomats and practitioners.

By drawing on world-class academics and highly experienced policy-makers, students gain fundamental insights into both the theoretical and practical dimensions of politics, economics and law.

Prestigious internships at the office of major Brussels-based institutions, NGOs and global think tanks complement and deepen the practical aspects of their studies.

16 Programme Global Ethics Global Ethics, Leadership and Personal Development

CORE Intermediate Qualitative Research Methods Intermediate Quantitative Research Methods Introduction to Academic Writing & Critical Thinking ACADEMIC Introduction to Statistics

Advanced International Relations Theories BA Thesis in International Affairs - Seminar I (Advanced Research Methods)

MAJOR BA Thesis in International Affairs – Seminar II (Senior Seminar) Capstone in International Affairs Comparative Political Systems

REQUIREMENTS Global History since 1945 Global Politics Humanitarian Law International Relations between the Wars Introduction to Comparative Regional Studies Introduction to Economics Introduction to International and European Law Regional History of International Relations Theories of International Relations

Economics and Politics of the European Union Emerging Powers in the Global Order Ethnic Conflict, Reconciliation and Post-war Reconstruction

MAJOR Global Advocacy

ELECTIVES Global Terrorism, Counter-Terrorism and (De-)Radicalisation History of Genocide History of Transatlantic Relations International Approaches to State-Building, Reform and Good Governance International Organisations and Global Governance Internship "Completing the Honours Essay was Introduction to the European Union an invaluable experience which Introduction to the Modern Middle East Legal aspects of migration allowed me to gain confidence as an Military Approaches to Promoting Security NATO and Transatlantic Approaches to Security independent researcher. Most Policies in the European Union Political Institutions of European Countries importantly, it bridged the gap between Russian Foreign Policy Security, Migration and Cultural Diversity in Europe VeCo’s interdisciplinary International Understanding Contemporary Conflicts in the Euro-Mediterranean Region Affairs programme and the more narrow US Foreign Policy The European Economy focus of a Master’s degree." The EU’s Approach to Democratisation and Human Rights The EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) Brett Manzer, VeCo Alumna The United Nations and Global Governance 17 BACHELOR OF ARTS International & European Law Unique in Belgium, the BA in International and European Law at Vesalius College provides the knowledge, skills and foundation needed for an international career related to the law. This programme is ideal for students who are interested in exploring international and European legal issues.

HIGHLIGHTS CAREER PROSPECTS

Students gain an understanding of legal theories and processes • Public sector, the EU, the UN and other international in order to provide sound legal and policy analysis. The organisations curriculum enables students to develop an understanding • Diplomacy, public affairs and lobby organisations, NGOs of legal systems around the world and how they interact, as and think tanks well as the international system, the European integration • International businesses, banks and consultancy firm process, and European and international law-making. International and European Law graduates can This programme offers a truly interdisciplinary approach pursue studies in a range of Master’s programmes where students can choose courses in an international and in various fields, such as Business Administration, European legal context. Competition Law, Environmental Law, European Integration, European Law, Human Rights, International Brussels is home to countless multinational corporations and Business Law, IP & Information Law, Public Law. Our organisations, including NATO and the European Union. There graduates have been accepted to competitive LLM and are numerous lobbying organisations, business federations, JD programmes worldwide - including Erasmus University embassies and NGOs dedicated to analysing and responding to Rotterdam, the University of Edinburgh, the University of the policies and treaties established in the political institutions. Hong Kong, and Pennsylvania State Law School.

Through VeCo’s extensive professional network, students Entry into traditional legal graduate programmes can establish contacts and pursue opportunities that will be (leading to a profession as advocate, attorney, barrister, valuable throughout their careers. For example, students can judge, etc.) is not guaranteed upon completion of choose from a variety of prestigious internships in the the programme because entry depends on national Brussels area where they can apply legal concepts and tools requirements. Students who wish to pursue careers in in a practical international and European working traditional legal areas are therefore recommended to environment. contact the admissions office of the graduate/law school they plan to attend to check admissions Students also learn from a wide range of experienced requirements and entry qualifications. guest lecturers including legal experts, business leaders, lobbyists and lawyers.

18 Programme

Global Ethics Global Ethics, Leadership and Personal Development

CORE Intermediate Qualitative Research Methods Introduction to Academic Writing & Critical Thinking ACADEMIC Advanced Business Law BA Thesis in International and European Law – Seminar I BA Thesis in International and European Law – Seminar II

MAJOR Business Law Capstone in International and European Law Criminal Law EU Constitutional Law

REQUIREMENTS Global Politics Human Communication Human Rights Introduction to Economics Introduction to International and European Law Introduction to Legal Principles and Theories Law of the EU Internal Market Legal Aspects of Migration Methods: Legal Analysis, Research and Writing Rhetoric

Competition Law Environmental Law European Organisations

MAJOR EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy

ELECTIVES Humanitarian Law Intellectual Property Law International Commercial Arbitration International Finance International Organisations and Global Governance Internship (including EU Rights Clinic)

"Studying at Vesalius College proved to be tremendously important for discovering my academic interests and guiding my future career path in international development."

Masa Lekic, VeCo Alumna 19 CERTIFICATE European Peace and Security Studies (24 ECTS) The European Peace and Security Studies (EPSS) certificate programme is a semester-long programme that provides in-depth and unique insights into the changing nature and fundamental challenges of contemporary security issues from a distinctly Brussels perspective.

Structure and Courses The interdisciplinary curriculum built on the disciplines of politics, economics, law and history enables students to understand the The programme consists of four closely-interrelated courses, all complex dynamics, core debates, processes, institutions and taught during the fall semester, as well as the EPSS seminar major challenges of European and International Affairs. which hosts high-level guest speakers. • Understanding Contemporary Conflicts in the By pooling the combined expertise and resources of Euro-Mediterranean Region four leading educational institutions in Brussels - Vesalius • Security, Migration and Cultural Diversity in Europe College, the Conflict Studies Department of Belgian Royal • NATO and Transatlantic Approaches to Security Military Academy, the Institute of European Studies (IES) • Military Approaches to Promoting Security as well as the University of Kent’s Brussels campus - students are taught by prominent specialists in the field Students who have successfully completed the EPSS programme of civilian and military security issues will receive a Certificate in European Peace & Security Studies. Some speakers of the previous EPSS Lectures are: The courses emphasise a combined theoretical and - STEVEN VANACKERE, former Foreign Minister & Deputy Prime Minister, practical analysis of the comprehensive, civil-military nature of Belgium contemporary conflict and crisis management from NATO and - JOHAN GALTUNG, Founder of Peace and Conflict Studies EU perspectives complemented by assessments of the only global collective security organisation, the United Nations. - ANTONIO COSTA, former Under-Secretary-General and Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), former Secretary-General of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, former Under- Additionally, they focus on the history, institutional procedures, Secretary-General, OECD policies and interrelations of these three key organisations as - AGOSTINO MIOZZO, Managing Director, Crisis Response Department, well as on their interactions with a wide range of civilian and European External Action Service and former General Director, Italian military partners. The programme also sheds light on the Civil Protection Department complex roots and causes of contemporary conflicts in Europe’s - JAMIE SHEA, former Deputy Assistant Secretary-General for Emerging periphery and beyond. Security Challenges, NATO

The programme includes a high-profile guest lecture series and - FERNANDO ANDRESEN GUIMARAES, Head of the Russia Division, European External Action Service symposium featuring academic experts and leading practitioners from the European Union, NATO, the United Nations and related - JEFFREY FRANKS, Director of the IMF Europe Office and Senior Reside security organisations. Representative to the European Union

20 EXECUTIVE COURSE Global Risk Analysis & Crisis Management Expanding your horizons with VeCo

STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME USA

BA students at Vesalius College may study abroad either at one of our partner institutions or at an approved college or university of their choice. When studying abroad with a partner institution, all grades and credits earned with the host university will be transferred directly to the student’s transcript at Vesalius College. When studying with an approved non-partner institution, course credits can be transferred directly to the student’s transcript at Vesalius College while grades will not be transferred.

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* Courses taken abroad may be applied towards curriculum requirements, including core, major or free electives and major requirements.

22 Partners

Anglo-American University - Prague, Czech Republic American University - Washington DC Europe Césine Business School - Santander, Spain USA Auburn University - Alabama Dublin Business School - Dublin, Ireland Beloit College - Wisconsin IE University - Madrid/Segovia, Spain Birmingham Southern College - Alabama International University of Monaco - Monte Carlo, Monaco Chatham University - Pennsylvania London School of Economics (LSE) – London, UK College of Staten Island - New York Koç University - Istanbul, Turkey Covenant College - Georgia Richmond, The American University of London - London, UK Doane College - Nebraska Saint Louis University Madrid - Madrid, Spain Hawaii Pacific Unive sity - Hawaii The American University of Rome (AUR) – Rome, Italy Hobart and William Smith Colleges - New York UBIS University – Geneva, Switzerland Marymount University - Virginia University of Derby - Derby, UK Oglethorpe University - Georgia University of Ljubljana - Ljubljana, Slovenia Rutgers University - New Jersey University of Lower Silesia, Wroclaw, Poland St. Louis University - Missouri University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) - UK State University of New York at New Paltz - New York University of Denver – Colorado University of Hawaii at Hilo - Hawaii CESA Business School – Colombia University of Illinois Springfield - Illinois Latin Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente, University of Mississippi - Mississippi ITESO - Mexico University of Memphis – Tennessee America Tec de Monterrey, ITESM - Mexico University of Missouri - Missouri Universidad Casa Grande - Ecuador Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales - Argentina Universidad de Especialidades Espiritu Santo (UEES) - Ecuador Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola - Lima, Peru Ajeenkya DY Patil University – India Asia Akita International University - Japan China University of Politics and Law - China Chonbuk National University - South Korea Oceania Bond University - Queensland, Australia Hallym University - South Korea Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics - China Kansai Gadai University - Japan Carleton University - Ontario Konkuk University - South Korea Canada Kyung Hee University - South Korea National Law School of India - India Peking University HSBC –China Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University - Japan Shanghai Lixin University of Commerce - China MULTIPLE US AND NON-US DESTINATIONS THROUGH CONSORTIUM PARTNERS: Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) - Singapore • BCA Study Abroad University of Nottingham - China • Council for International Educational Exchange (CIEE) Waseda University - Japan • International Student Exchange Programs (ISEP) • International Studies Abroad (ISA)

23 Finding your future with VeCo INTERNSHIPS & CAREERS Internship Programme Career Counselling

BA students have the opportunity to To assist BA students with life after college, Vesalius College gain professional experience in Brussels while earning offers students in their final year the opportunity to academic credit through the Vesalius Internship attend career seminars and individual coaching sessions. Programme (VIP). The VIP offers students a position This free service aims to help graduates gain a competitive with one of its many internship partners, which advantage on the job market after graduation. range from multinational corporations, law firms and media houses to government institutions and This is achieved by helping students determine their career NGOs. objectives in addition to acquiring the skill set necessary to achieve their professional goals. The workshops range from CV Whether having full responsibility for a project, or and cover letter writing to information on networking and how working as a team member within a bigger enterprise, to apply for various internship programmes offered in Brussels. students have the opportunity to exercise their skills and For those planning to continue their education, assistance in to provide the host organisation with high-quality results. choosing the right graduate programme is also on offer.

The internship counts as an academic course during the semester, and can be taken as a Major Elective. Internship Partners Degree-seeking students can earn 6 ECTS credits (3 US • EU Observer academic credits) for the ‘single’ internship option. • Euro Jobsites • Europe Commerce – Cross-Border BA Study Abroad students may also choose to • European Academies’ Science Advisory Council extend the internship in order to work more hours per • European Composer and Songwriter Alliance week. This ‘double’ internship option is worth 12 ECTS • European Cooperative for Rural Development credits (6 US credits). • European Disability Forum • European Regional and Local Health Authorities By doing an internship at undergraduate (EUREGHA) level, students distinguish themselves from the • Fulbright Belgium competition, especially from students who have no • Gresham Belson Hotel professional experience at the time of graduation. • ICom Institute for Competitiveness Students show that they are able to balance their • International Republic Institute academic and professional commitments, and that • Make Mothers Matte EU Delegation they are hardworking and self-motivated. Moreover, for • Management Centre Europe students who are not originally from Belgium, working in a • The Belgian American Education Foundation foreign country will further help them to set themselves • The Brussels Times apart. • The Embassy of the Dominican Republic • The Embassy of Honduras • The Royal Military Academy • UPS 24 And many more! "I would definitely recommend the Vesalius Internship Programme to anyone that is looking for a unique, rewarding and overall life-changing experience here in Brussels." Ashley Minett, Intern at Laffineur Law Firm MASTER OF ARTS Global Peace, Security & Strategic Studies

This unique one-year Master’s programme provides students and professionals with comprehensive knowledge and policy-oriented skills at the intersection of peace, security and strategic studies.

This programme enables students interested in an ECTS CREDITS AND DURATION international career in government, international organisations, Students can choose between 90 and 120 ECTS. The 90 ECTS think tanks or NGOs to gain unique theoretical foundations, programme runs across one year and is divided into three practical skill-sets and high-level contacts. trimesters. The 120 ECTS option runs for 16 months and provides an opportunity to earn additional certificate in With its strong links to the policy-making world and Global Risk Analysis & Crisis Management. Students can also university/think tank partners in Brussels, wider Europe, the US pursue the programme on part-time basis. and around the globe, the programme offers students a truly global and transatlantic exchange between theory and practice. Major scholars, think tanks, founders of the discipline of HIGHLIGHTS peace studies and senior strategists in security studies (including NATO specialists, Royal Military Academy • Innovative and interactive teaching, delivered by an of Belgium and Egmont Institute) are brought together in outstanding faculty of scholars, practitioners and the partnership circle, advisory board and faculty of this trainers programme to allow for a critical and balanced exchange between perspectives. • Organised by Vesalius College in cooperation with Royal Military Academy and Egmont Institute Graduates of this programme will be equipped to extract the insights, advantages and limitations of these perspectives • Unique bridge between the disciplines, perspectives of and approaches to global peace, security and strategy. peace studies, security studies and strategic studies

PRESTIGIOUS INTERNSHIPS • Strong link between theory and practice and plenty of As part of this MA programme, students will have the oppor- opportunities to network with policy-makers tunity to partake in a tailor-made internship with one of our high-profile internship partners, where they will be involved in • Internship placement in international organisations, our partners’ core activities from day one onwards. The think tanks and NGOs programme has a wide range of agreements with international organisations to offer internships during the summer after the • Capstone course that exposes students to real-life issues completion of the major coursework, allowing students to and challenges faced by policy-makers focus on their internship in addition to writing their thesis.

26 Structure and Courses

CORE FOUNDATIONS • The Theory and Practice of International Relations • Theories and Applied Issues of Global Peace, Security and Strategic Studies • The Role of International and Regional Organisations • Research Methods TRIMESTER 1 • MA Thesis and Capstone Preparatory Seminar

ELECTIVE COURSE MODULES

Peace Studies Track • Global Perspectives on the History and Ideas of Peace (compulsory course) • Mediation, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution in Theory and TRIMESTER 2 Practice • Peacekeeping, Peacebuilding and Peace Enforcement

Security Studies Track • History of Global Conflicts and Global Security (compulsory course) • Terrorism, Counterterrorism and (De-)Radicalisation • Emerging Security Threats in Theory and Practice (incl. Cybersecurity, Energy Security, Environmental Security)

Strategic Studies Track • History and Theory of Strategy (compulsory course) 120 ECTS track • Geopolitics Students who enrol into 120 ECTS option receive both MA • Comparative Regional Security Complexes and Strategic diploma and a certificate in Global Risk Analysis & Crisis Cultures Management consisting of the following five modules: * Students can take two additional electives in one track to deepen • Understanding Risks, Grasping Uncertainty that track OR students use the two electives for any courses • Analysing Risks, Preparing for Uncertainty within the three tracks or two courses from the MADAGG track, you can find the full list on page 29. • Open Source Intelligence: Tools and Techniques • A New Information Environment: Media, Conflict and MA THESIS, CAPSTONE AND FREE ELECTIVE Crisis Communication • Global Crisis Monitoring, Conflict Analysis & Early Warning Capstone (Students work on a real-life problem at the intersection of diplomacy and global governance by applying their knowledge to a concrete policy problem) Students also have the opportunity to complete a longer TRIMESTER 3 internship and take an additional substantive course on Free Elective (to choose one of the following options) Diplomacy and Global Governance during their fourth • Internship* trimester. • Foreign Language • Transatlantic Approaches to Global Peace, Security & Diplomacy (in cooperation with Georgetown University) The programme takes 16 months for the full-time version and • Contemporary Global Challenges 32 months for the part-time version. * Note that students taking the 120 ECTS option cannot take an internship in the third trimester as they take an extensive internship in the additional trimester 27 MASTER OF ARTS Diplomacy & Global Governance

This unique one-year Master’s programme provides students and professionals with comprehensive knowledge and policy-oriented skills at the intersection of diplomacy and global governance. Both diplomacy and global governance are important institutions of the international order; but they are also the institutions undergoing permanent processes of change in the modern and at times turbulent world.

The degree is designed and taught by a network of leading ECTS CREDITS AND DURATION international academics from top universities and think tanks Students can choose between 90 and 120 ECTS. The 90 ECTS as well as senior policy-makers from international organisations, programme runs across one year and is divided into three and provides both theoretical foundations and practical skill- trimesters. The 120 ECTS option runs for 16 months and sets for students interested in international careers in diplomacy, provides an opportunity to earn additional certificate in government, international organisations, think tanks and NGOs. Global Risk Analysis & Crisis Management. Students can also pursue the programme on part-time basis. With its strong links to the policy-making world and university/ think tank partners in Brussels, wider Europe, US and Asia, the programme can offer studentsa truly global exchange between theory and practice. HIGHLIGHTS By deliberately bringing together key practitioners with scholars from these fields, graduates of this programme will be equipped • Innovative and interactive teaching, delivered by an to extract insights and advantages of the various perspectives outstanding faculty of scholars, practitioners and and approaches at this turning point in the history of diplomacy trainers and global governance. • Organised by Vesalius College in cooperation with PRESTIGIOUS INTERNSHIPS senior officials from the European Union and national As part of this MA programme, students will have the oppor- diplomatic communities tunity to partake in a tailor-made internship with one of our high-profile internship partners, where they will be involved in • Strong links between theory and actual practice our partners’ core activities from day one onwards. The programme has a wide range of agreements with international • Internship placement in international organisations, think tanks and NGOs organisations to offer internships during the summer after the completion of the major coursework, allowing students to • Strong link to policy-maker scene in Brussels focus on their internship in addition to writing their thesis. • Capstone course that exposes students to real-life issues and challenges faced by policy-makers 28 Structure and Courses For students choosing the full-time 90 ECTS version, the modular structure is as follows:

COMPULSORY COURSES • The Theory and Practice of International Relations • The Theory and Practice of Diplomacy and Global Governance • The Role of International and Regional Organisations • Research Methods

TRIMESTER 1 • MA Thesis and Capstone Preparatory Seminar

ELECTIVE COURSE MODULES

Diplomacy Track • Current and Future Challenges in Diplomacy (compulsory course) • Transnational Network Diplomacy and Global Public Policy TRIMESTER 2 • International Law for Diplomats • Cultural, Science and Innovation Diplomacy

Global Governance Track • The Success, Failure and Future of Global Governance (compulsory course) • Global Governance of Sustainable Development • Social (In-)equality, Human Rights and Global Justice 120 ECTS track • Global Economic Governance: Trade and Finance Students who enrol into 120 ECTS option receive both MA * Students can take two additional electives in one track to deepen diploma and a certificate in Global Risk Analysis & Crisis that track OR students use the two electives for any courses Management consisting of the following five modules: within the three tracks or two courses from the MAGPSSS track, you can find the full list on page 27. • Understanding Risks, Grasping Uncertainty • Analysing Risks, Preparing for Uncertainty • Open Source Intelligence: Tools and Techniques MA THESIS, CAPSTONE AND FREE ELECTIVE • A New Information Environment: Media, Conflict and Crisis Communication Capstone (Students work on a real-life problem at the intersection of diplomacy and global governance by applying their knowledge • Global Crisis Monitoring, Conflict Analysis & Early Warning to a concrete policy problem) TRIMESTER 3 Free Elective (to choose one of the following options) Students also have the opportunity to complete a longer • Internship* internship and take an additional substantive course on • Foreign Language • Transatlantic Approaches to Global Peace, Security & Global Peace, Security & Strategic Studies during their fourth Diplomacy (in cooperation with Georgetown University) trimester. • Contemporary Global Challenges * Note that students taking the 120 ECTS option cannot take an The programme takes 16 months for the full-time version and internship in the third trimester as they take an extensive 32 months for the part-time version. internship in the additional trimester

29 CERTIFICATE European Business Communication

The European Business Communication (EBC) Programme is intended for non-degree seeking students, who obtained their Bachelor's degrees at a non English-speaking university and want to acquire fundamental communication skills such as academic writing, presentation and conversation skills in English. Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be awarded a certificate in European Business Communication. This programme prepares students for a subsequent Master’s programme at any English-speaking universities and also for a global job market.

Structure and Courses This programme offers a unique opportunity to network and gain in-depth communication skills in the capital of Europe. The European Business Communication Programme As part of the programme, students will visit the European consists of five non-credit courses for one semester or institutions, multinational companies, think-tanks and ten non-credit courses for two semesters. The non-governmental organisations to gain first-hand curriculum gives students a combination of theoretical experience in how to communicate with managers and and practical skills: policy-makers. The programme thus enables students to build expertise in the above-mentioned fields and also to transfer COURSE SCHEDULE – FALL SEMESTER their skills from their native language into English. • English for Academic Purposes - Oral & Presentation Skills I Furthermore, students become more familiar with • English for Academic Purposes - Writing & Reading I European culture which is a great asset to those who want • Introduction to Research Methods & Thesis Writing I to work in an international environment in the future. To • Academic Readiness: Social and Cultural Immersion ensure the best possible academic performance, students • One approved VeCo course can rely on small classes, dedicated professors, career advice services and a personal academic advisor who closely monitors COURSE SCHEDULE – SPRING SEMESTER the learning process and provides support in academic as well • English for Academic Purposes - Oral & Presentation as administrative matters. Skills II • English for Academic Purposes - Writing & Reading II Students follow a pre-selected, well-balanced • Introduction to Research Methods & Thesis Writing II certificate programme to guarantee their learning success. • Practical Business Communication Some of the courses, such as presentation skills and • One approved VeCo course academic writing, are offered exclusively to the EBC students while students also have the opportunity to take courses together with regular VeCo Bachelor’s students. Fee

€12,900 / year

30 EXECUTIVE COURSE Global Risk Analysis & Crisis Management

The Executive Course in Global Risk Analysis & Crisis Management, jointly organised by Vesalius College and the Institute for European Studies (IES), provides participants with unique insights and the fundamental skills required for mastering the field of global risk analysis, early warning and the management of major man- made and natural disasters.

HIGHLIGHTS Modules

Held during ten intensive weekend modules, the course involves RISK ANALYSIS AND EARLY WARNING a unique mixture of intensive ‘hands-on’ training courses and

comprehensive analytical and institutional lectures taught by ART 1 Module 1: Understanding Risks, Grasping Uncertainty a renowned faculty of senior officials omfr major international P organisations (such as the EU, NATO and the UN), NGOs Module 2: Analysing Risks, Preparing for Uncertainty and leading security scholars. Module 3: Open Source Intelligence: Tools and Techniques

The course allows participants to gain in-depth knowledge and Module 4: A New Information Environment: Media, a wide range of practical tools for identifying and analysing Conflict and Crisis Communication global security risks and advancing effective esponsesr to Module 5: Global Crisis Monitoring, Conflict Analysis and Early humanitarian, military and political ‘complex crises.’ Warning

Participants will not only benefit from the unique course CRISIS MANAGEMENT AND CRISIS RESPONSE content, but also from exchanges and contacts with a broad network of leading security specialists. Close interaction ART 2 Module 6: Understanding the Crisis Cycle and Complex Crises P between the participants themselves and with guest lecturers is Module 7: Understanding the Main Actors in Crisis Response strongly encouraged, and the weekend modules provide ample opportunity for course participants and instructors to exchange Module 8: Political, Humanitarian and Military Approaches: Towards ideas and experiences in an informal setting. a Comprehensive Approach?

Module 9: Preparing for the Field: Facing Reality on the Ground

Module 10: Core Debates, Lessons Learned, Best Practices and Future Challenges

Fees - €5,200 for 10 modules (€4,800 if registered before July 31, 2019) - €800 for an individual module 31 VeCo Student Services

Vesalius College offers students the best of both worlds: the personal attention and community environment of a small college, as well as access to the resources of major universities. The College shares relevant academic events and guest lectures, and also participates in faculty exchanges with the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Université Libre de Bruxelles, University of Kent in Brussels and Georgetown University, among others.

RESEARCH AND COMPUTER ENGLISH & MATH PSYCHOLOGICAL LIBRARY SERVICES RESOURCES TUTORING COUNSELLING Students at Vesalius have Computer and internet access Strong English and writing Moving to a new country, access to extensive resources is an essential part of student skills are crucial for academic living alone, and facing the for research at three major life. The Vesalius College achievement, as well as pressure of exams are just a libraries: Vrije Universiteit computer lab is equipped with professional success. English & few of the major changes that Brussel, Université Libre de PCs and Apple computers as math tutors help students students may experience. Bruxelles and the Royal Library, well as facilities for students develop their ability to Vesalius College offers free which is the national library of with laptops to connect efficiently and effectively psychological counselling to Belgium. Together, they provide to the College’s computer communicate their ideas in students who would like to students with access to over network. Students also have writing, and also provide speak to a professional about five million books. In addition, access to the extensive tutorial sessions for math and missing home, exam pressure, students have access to a wide computer resources at Vrije statistics courses. or other challenges they might variety of online resources Universiteit Brussel, including face. including thousands of journals the free campus-wide wireless and newspapers, library network. catalogues and databases.

32 HEALTH SERVICES HOUSING FOOD SERVICES SPORTS AND OUT- The medical centre on the VUB To help students get settled Every day, the VUB campus campus provides medical in Brussels and ready to cafeteria serves a wide selec- DOOR ACTIVITIES assistance to students and staff. begin classes, the College tion of warm and cold dishes, VeCo students have full access This includes consultation in provides them with links to snacks, sandwiches and drinks - to the VUB sports facilities. The case of illness, accidents, minor help find suitable off-campus all at student-friendly prices. facilities include two large medical procedures, vaccina- housing. With the large Students pay a fixed price multipurpose sports halls, one tions, preventive care, etc. number of universities and depending on the dish chosen. martial arts hall, three squash higher education institutions The set menus include soup, a courts, a swimming pool and in Brussels, student rooms main course and a dessert. one climbing wall. Students also are widely available. For There are daily vegetarian and have access to a state-of-the- off-campus housing rates and vegan options. The cafeteria art fitness complex. Next to its availability, students can refer was awarded the MSC indoor facilities, the VUB Sports to www.brik.be/en. Vesalius Sustainable Seafood Certificate Department also has outdoor College students also have in 2013 and also sources many sports fields, including one access to VUB on-campus of its ingredients from organic synthetic soccer field and an housing. For more information, farms. The Cafeteria also serves athletics track and rugby pitch. visit www.u-residence.be. breakfast, sandwiches and A membership fee and/or usage Study abroad students drinks. Students can also find fee (discounted for students) who join Vesalius College two snack bars on campus: applies. With numerous spacious for one semester have the ’t Complex and Opinio. parks and a vast forest within a opportunity to stay with a stone’s throw of the city, local host family. This type students also have many of accommodation offers the opportunities for practising student a unique experience outdoor sports. that gives insight into the everyday life of Belgian families, culture, and social norms. 33 VVeCo Student Life in Brussels

Vesalius College is part of a broader student community in Brussels that consists of three other universities: Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Université Libre de Bruxelles and the University of Kent. Together, they support a vibrant student lifestyle. Easily accessible by bus, train, tram, or metro, the area has everything to meet students’ needs including affordable housing, two on-campus cafeterias, libraries, banks, shops, markets, restaurants, bars, live entertainment venues, organised athletic activities, and state-of-the-art sports facilities.

Vesalius College encourages students to work hard to reach their Finally, no description of Brussels would be complete academic potential, but also to live a full life away from books without mentioning its renowned fine gastronomy. Ranging and classes and enjoy everything that Brussels has to offer. from prize-winning haute cuisine to the tastiest chocolate, beer, mussels and fries in the world, there is surely a dish for everyone. Although the international business and political world form an important part of Brussels’ culture, students quickly discover that it is vibrant and cosmopolitan with a warm, friendly charm. The quaintness of its cobblestone streets and rich variety of beer, Beyond Brussels chocolate and lace give the city a festive ambiance. 30% of the Brussels population is comprised of foreign nationals, so the city Studying in Brussels affords students the unique has something for every taste and culture in the areas of music, opportunity to go on some great (as well as quick and dancing, cuisine, art, associations and much more. inexpensive) travels and getaways. Belgium’s inter-city trains provide quick access to the coast of Flanders, Medieval Bruges, The city is home to an excellent music scene, with clubs and Antwerp (the diamond capital of the world), and the numerous festivals where almost any genre of music can be wooded hills of the Ardennes. Looking beyond Belgium, found from local musicians to the biggest touring bands. Brussels Brussels is the ideal base from which to visit the rest of also has many museums and art galleries, ranging from classical Europe. Paris is a short 90 minutes by fast train and London, to modern art, and also houses a national symphony, opera and Cologne and Amsterdam are just two and a half hours away. theatre. In addition, Brussels has a rich variety of architecture In addition, most major European cities are two hours or less including Baroque buildings from the 1600s, classic Flemish, art away by plane. deco, art nouveau, and the modern architecture of the European Union buildings.

34 Vesalius Student Government (VSG) The VSG is an elected student body that acts as the main liaison between students and the academic administration of Vesalius College. The VSG also performs a very important social role: it organises welcome activities for new students, sports activities, seasonal parties, drama evenings and other social activities throughout the year. It also acts as the point of contact for student clubs, such as the Debate Club, Cine Club and Future Society Club. The members act as student ambassadors at events such as orientation, open days and recruitment fairs. BA Admissions Vesalius College seeks students who are able to meet the challenges of its academic programme and who are willing to participate fully in the intellectual and social life of the College in a spirit of openness and tolerance. Admission to the College is selective. Applicants must have graduated from a secondary school and/or obtained an undergraduate diploma prior to beginning their studies at VeCo.

All candidates must submit:

• A completed application form (available online) • Academic credentials and transcripts (showing courses and grades) from all secondary schools and universities attended, including public examination results and official results of Feesses) any national or regional examination • A non-refundable application fee of €70 Bachelor’s degree full-time • Proof of identity in the form of a photocopy of either a » €12,900 / year passport or a national identity card * €6,400 for Fall 2019, €6,500 for Spring 2020 • Candidates should contact the Admissions Office to (The same fee applies to both EU & Non-EU students) determine whether they must take an English proficiency examination (TOEFL / IELTS / Cambridge English) or submit official SAT/ACT scores • Motivation Letter Deadlines Scholarship EU citizens: June 30 (for Fall); November 30 (for Spring) Non-EU citizens: May 31 (for Fall); October 31 (for Spring) The Academic Excellence Scholarship Fund rewards students Students, who are unable to meet the above-mentioned who have outstanding academic records. This merit-based application deadlines, should contact the Admissions Office. financial assistance can provide yo to a 50% tuition reduction. For more information, please go to www.vesalius.edu/scholarship

36 BA Academic Calendar Fall Semester 2019 Spring Semester 2020

• 22-23 August Orientation & registration for • 15-17 January Orientation & registration for new students new students • 26 August First day of classes • 20 January First day of classes • 7-11 October Mid-term exams • 2-6 March Mid-term exams • 9-13 December Final exams • 11-15 May Final exams • 13 December End of fall semester • 15 May End of spring semester • 6 June Graduation Ceremony MA Admissions Vesalius College seeks students who are able to meet the challenges of its academic programme and who are willing to participate fully in the intellectual and social life of the College in a spirit of openness and tolerance. Admission to the College is selective. Applicants must have obtained an undergraduate diploma prior to beginning their MA studies at VeCo.

All candidates must submit:

• A completed application form (available online) • Academic credentials and transcripts (showing courses and grades) from all secondary schools and universities attended, including public examination results and official results of any national or regional examination Feesses) • A non-refundable application fee of €70 For the entire programme: • Proof of identity in the form of a photocopy of either a passport or a national identity card 90 ECTS (12-month) 120 ECTS (16-month) • Candidates should contact the Admissions Office to » €13,000 (EU students) » €17,300 (EU students) determine whether they must take an English proficiency » €16,000 (Non-EU students) examination (TOEFL / IELTS / Cambridge English) or submit » €21,300 (Non-EU students) official SAT/ACT scores • Motivation Letter • A letter of recommendation Scholarship Deadlines EU citizens: June 30 The Academic Excellence Scholarship Fund rewards students Non-EU citizens: May 31 who have outstanding academic records. This merit-based financial assistance can provide yo to a 50% tuition Students, who are unable to meet the above-mentioned reduction. For more information, please go to application deadlines, should contact the Admissions Office. www.vesalius.edu/scholarship

38 MA Academic Calendar

Fall Semester 2019 Spring Semester 2020

• 22-23 August Orientation & registration • 20 January First day of classes for new MA students • 10-14 February Re-sit week • 26 August First day of classes • 11-15 May Final exams • 9-13 December Final exams • 15 May End of spring semester • 13 December End of fall semester

Summer Semester 2020

• 25 May First day of classes • 15-19 June Re-sit week • 27-31 July Final exams • 31 July End of summer semester Contact: www.vesalius.edu/contact-us Tel: +32 (0)26148170 Postal Address:Pleinlaan 2,1050BrusselsBelgium Visiting Address:Pleinlaan 5,1050BrusselsBelgium Vesalius College