Hi Babette!!!

They don´t tell me when I´ll know the results, but I think the next week because the interviews end tomorrow morning and today was the first day.

I think I feel strange because I was waiting this moment for a long time, and then in a short time the decision can be taken, and they don´t say anything !!....I am really really nervious. And I can´t stop to think about it! but now I have my finals examns because I´m in the last year of my degree....so I need to know the result to have a good concentration!!

For wich program did you apply?

Anyway, good luck and thanks!!!

Well, if they'll tell you the results in a week I really envy you!
I've been waiting for a month till now!:-(
Anyway you're right, I had the exact feeling, as if that moment we've waited for so long has gone too fast...
I've applied for the European Political and Administrative studies, and you?
Meanwhile, good luck with your exams!

Wow that´s a long time, you can call them and ask,don´t you?If I don´t know the results the next week I´m going to do that.
I´ve applied for the European law LLM.

thanks again and good luck, and tell me if you know something about the selection!!

ADMITTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am an Italian applicant that has just received the admission proposal by the Foreign Affairs.

I have applied to the LLM programme in Bruges and I held the interview a month ago.
The commission was really nice and accommodating. They asked me something about my experiences after university, with particular regard to the relations between EU and WTO, institution where I have worked for sometime.
Nothing was specific and complicated.

In my opinion, they were looking for people that showed confidence, smiled and could reply immediately and smartly to their questions.They want concise and immediate answers, even if these are not 100% right.
So, to tell you the truth, if you approach to the interview with strong motivation and decision, it isn't such a big deal to be admitted.

To all of you that still await an answer or the date of the interview I say the Italian way: IN BOCCA AL LUPO!!

Hi gls85!!!

congratulations!!!!!! I´m waiting for an answer and I don´t know how much time I´m going to wait, but I hope to be admited, It´s good too know how your interview was...in my interview when they ask to me what I´m going to do in the future I don´t say any concretly, because I like several options...and I don´t know if it´s really important, what do you think gls 85??? well i hope to be selected and see you in Bruges!!!

thanks for the information!!!

Congrats!!!
What a good news!
I could not imagine how happy you are. When you will celebrate your admission and drink a glass of champagne, may you have a little tought for those who are waiting for the answer.
Hope we will join you in Bruges next year, kisses.

hey, I was also accepted for the LLM programme at Bruges and I'm now deciding which offers to take up. I was wondering how old people at Bruges usually are (I read something of 25 as the average age?). Are they (or you) mostly already working or are there many recent graduates? The thing is that should I decide to go to Bruges next year I will be 21, so I'm a bit concerned to be by far the youngest around. I guess that's normal if you studied in the UK but probably not in som eother countries...

Hey all,

im an italian candidate and I have been accepted for Pol/Adm studies! I know have to consider whether to go to Bruges or to other unis such as LSE.
Alphonze, I am also 21 due to the fact that I have studied in the UK. It is true that most candidates are a bit older but I do not think that would be a problem.
Good luck to everyone who is still waiting for an answer!

Hey all,

im an italian candidate and I have been accepted for Pol/Adm studies! I know have to consider whether to go to Bruges or to other unis such as LSE.
Alphonze, I am also 21 due to the fact that I have studied in the UK. It is true that most candidates are a bit older but I do not think that would be a problem.
Good luck to everyone who is still waiting for an answer!

Hi everybody!

It's official, I'm admitted to the College of Europe!!!
I received the answer on Wednesday, by e-mail. Hope to see you there and to those who are still wainting for the answer: good luck !!!
Kisses from Brussels,

Anne-Laurence

Congrats!!!

I also received the news that i'm accepted, so i hope to see some of you in Poland next year!!!!!!!!

Dear all,

first, congrats to all those admitted!

Ok so I'm in my penultimate year (3rd year) in Law. I did a dual degree, studied in Ireland for two years and now I'm back in France for two more years which will give me both a bachelor (in common law) and a master 1 (in french law).

I still have a year left to think about it but I would be very interested to know the backgrounds of all of you who got in, especially for the LLM?
Did you get very high grades, or did internships in european institutions and so on?

Most importantly - did you do a first Master 2 before you applied or did some get in straight after finishing your undergrads?

Also I can't find any figures that could tell me how many applicants are in etc...

Ok I would really appreciate your feedback there : )

bisous from Paris!

Hi Antigone,

First of all I do not study law, but economics. However I also have been accepted to Bruges. (for economic studies). Even though every cursus has its own requirements (what min courses you should have studied), I think the whole approach is quite similar throughout the subjects.
Myself, I only have a Bachelor degree. (so not even M1) I specifically asked them before applying and they said, it is possible, but it will be harder to get admitted. Ithink about 25% of students only have Bachelor.
Concerning internships, I did some internship/paid work, but none of them in an EU institution. I don't think it is necessary, but cannot harm. Most importantly you must have a serious interest for Europe and know what's going on politically and also in your field of study.

Yes, i did have very good grades, but I cannot tell you if it would have made a difference. In the end all depends who else applied, and other factors of your application (motivation, jobs, languages etc...) If you meet the minimum requirement and get asked for an interview, your "performance" in the interview is crucial I guess.

Concerning statistics about students, I think you can find some in their electronic brochure on their website.

I hope I could help you out a bit. If you have any more questions, please ask ;-)

Dear Antigone,

I think Proserpina gave an overall good answer, but I will give you my impression as someone who got admitted in the LLM program. (I'm currently waiting to see if I'll get admitted in the European Law and Economic Analysis Program, it wasn't specified in the letter).

I was a student in a French school of political sciences. Since you're studying in France, you will probably know what I'm talking about. I took this year a Master 2 in EU Law, and most of the French people I know who got admitted will hold a M2 degree by the time classes start.

My perspective on admission criteria is quite different.

I have very little -almost non-existing- professional background, and my grades are correct without being exceptional (far from it), but the school I attended has a quite good reputation.

I personally do believe that genuine motivation is of utter importance. I actually know of someone who had impressive grades (and I mean impressive) who didn't even get shortlisted. Not only does that include the cover letter, but also -as mentioned above- the interview; you have to show that you know what the school/program is about and that it is the best place for you to be considering your personality and professional perspective.

I also remain available should you have further questions.

See you in September for all of those who are admitted!

Dear Prosperina and Yun,

Thank you for your answers!

Prosperina, you might be a (good) exception : )

But as I feared it sounds like an M2 is needed to get in.
I mean even if someone from sciences po needs a M2... :(

I guess I'll apply in M1 anyway, and if I fail well try again after my M2.

And if anyone else wants to share their background and experience, please do!

Hi Antigone,
I'm Irish too, I imagine from your description go to UCD. I have been accepted to COE with just a bachelors (I also have a diploma from an erasmus year in a french university). I took a year off after my degree and worked in Brussels, the thing that matters most (at least for the Irish selection committee) is a really thorough knowledge of current EU issues and an ability to think on your feet.
Don't hesitate to ask if you have any other questions

Hi Antigone,
I'm Irish too, I imagine from your description go to UCD. I have been accepted to COE with just a bachelors (I also have a diploma from an erasmus year in a french university). I took a year off after my degree and worked in Brussels, the thing that matters most (at least for the Irish selection committee) is a really thorough knowledge of current EU issues and an ability to think on your feet.
Don't hesitate to ask if you have any other questions

Sorry not actually a UCD grad, I just knew from your description thats where you went, I'm an NUI'er.

While more people apply from France there are also a lot more slots and yes everyone does speak French, but they don't all speak perfect English (part of your interview is in English) which is your advantage.

I would say however most of the French people do already have a masters and are a year or 2 older than me, I think its just a cultural thing, in Ireland it would be quite odd to have 2 masters but in France its perfectly reasonable.

It might not hurt to inquire if you can apply as an Irish person instead (or even as well as applying to the French committee) because thats where your primary degree is from.

So far its intense, my French isn't as strong as it should be so I'm finding that aspect challenging. The course is excellent and COE's reputation is deserved but I think in order not to go crazy from the stress and the pressure you really have to dedicate yourself to it and put everything else on hold for the year.

Best of luck if you have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask

Mmm yes i think i would have more chance to get in via the irish committee but i think it depends on your nationality but i will inquire,it's a good idea!

Good luck with the work! I guess that time of the year is hard as well, end of the semester and all that!