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The Program
European law is a multifaceted and rapidly developing area of the law. Having a solid and in-depth knowledge of the subject is beneficial, if not essential, for all lawyers nowadays.
The programme covers European law in-depth and comprehensively. It establishes a balance between the economic and the constitutional aspects of EU law and emphasises both the increasing complexity of EU law and the context in which it is evolving. The law programme is particularly demanding and requires extensive individual preparation in advance of each class. Students must learn to identify the particular, often complicated, features of a case, the structure of these features, the principles that can be drawn from the judgment or decision, to discuss the merits of such a judgment or decision and to compare it with others.
Law students at the College can also choose the European Law and Economic Analysis (ELEA) to gain a deeper insight into the economic underpinnings of European law. The ELEA option enables students to explore the interaction and interdependence between the disciplines of Economics and Law in the areas of competition policy and market regulation.
English and French are the two working languages of the College, and they are both used in study and practical work.
The LLM awarded by the College of Europe has an outstanding reputation. It is highly valued by international law firms and European institutions, and it is a gateway to exceptional career opportunities in the field of EU Law. Graduates of the LLM programme hold a variety of career prospects in EU institutions, international organizations, law firms, national administrations and academia.
The University
The College of Europe is the most reputed institute of postgraduate European Studies.
The academic quality and the variety of its programmes are renowned worldwide. Each year, the College attracts students from across Europe and beyond, thanks to its highly qualified faculty and its truly European atmosphere. Students at the College are able to build a unique network of personal and institutional relationships and are faced with rewarding professional prospects in Europe and worldwide.
The Faculty
A mix of excellent scholars and practitioners from over 25 countries and varied legal traditions offer a truly European legal education. The students are carefully selected and have different legal backgrounds from all over Europe and beyond.
Entry Requirements
All applicants to the College of Europe must hold a relevant university degree. Admission to the College of Europe requires either a Bologna Master's degree, or a pre-Bologna equivalent degree, or a final university degree and at least 240 ECTS credits acquired in the course of one's university studies.
Applicants should also have a minimum level of B2 in English and French, the working languages of the College.
In addition to the general admission requirements, applicants to the Department of European Legal Studies in Bruges must hold a university degree in Law. Furthermore, admission to this programme requires either a Bologna Master's degree, or a pre-Bologna equivalent degree, or a final university degree that provides access to the legal profession (preferably equivalent to 240 ECTS credits acquired in the course of one's university studies). Equivalence will be determined on the basis of objective criteria.
Application Procedure
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Candidates must submit a formal application for admission, which consists of an online application: http://www.coleurope.eu/apply
Applications need to be submitted with all the requested supporting documents before the deadline date (usually in January). All applicants, including students who do not apply for a scholarship, must indicate their selection committee (according to their nationality) in the application form. Should there be no selection committee, please select 'No selection committee - College of Europe'.
Before completing the online application form, please read the application instructions on our website.
After the deadline, applications are evaluated and the preselection of all candidates is made by the selection committee together with the College of Europe, on the basis of the online application. Preselected candidates are invited for an interview with the national committee. In most cases, a representative of the College participates in these interviews. If there is no local selection committee, preselected candidates are invited for an interview with the College directly.
The decision to admit a candidate is taken by the selection committee and by the College after the interview.
Please note that applications for admission are valid for one academic year only.
Tuition and Fees
Fee: 29.000 Euros (2024-2025)
This amount covers both tuition and board & lodging, specifically:
- Tuition, registration, examinations
- Study trips (not always fully covered)
- Accommodation: private room with bathroom and cleaning service
- Wireless internet connection in all College buildings (classrooms, library and residences)
- Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner (except lunch and dinner on Sundays and public holidays)
Financial Aid
Approximately 70% of the students at the College are granted scholarships by their government or by public or private institutions. For more detailed information about possible scholarships please consult the scholarships webpages.
For all scholarships, candidates should indicate in the online application form that they wish to be considered for one of these scholarships. Scholarships are awarded according to the final ranking of the candidates. Preselected candidates will be informed about the scholarship decisions as soon as possible after the selection interviews have taken place.
Location
Bruges is a medieval city situated in the north of Belgium, UNESCO site and former European Capital of Culture, that attracts millions of visitors every year. The College of Europe campus and residences are spread throughout the city.
Bruges is within easy reach of Brussels, the capital of Europe, and is easily accessible from many major cities. In addition, its proximity to the sea and surrounding countryside provides opportunities for sport and relaxation activities.
Accommodation
The College campus including its halls of residence are situated in the centre of Bruges.
All students at the College are allocated their own rooms with private bathroom in one of the student residences. In addition, communal leisure and entertainment facilities are available in each residence. Sheets, pillows, blankets, towels, duvets and cutlery are supplied.
Washing machines are available in each residence. Students have breakfast together in the residences, while they have lunch and dinner in the canteen building.
Student Life
Students in Bruges benefit from privileged access to cultural and social activities. The College is a full member of the “Bruges as a student city” project meaning that students can take part in numerous sports, cultural and social activities together with the almost 9.000 other higher education students of Bruges.
Students are supported in all aspects related to their time spent at the College by the Student Affairs Office, particularly on practical matters related to administrative issues and everyday student life. The Office assists students in the organization of social, cultural and sporting activities, creating a campus culture that engages and inspires all students.
Programs at College of Europe
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- European Law and Economic Analysis
- Board and Lodging Fee included in the tuition.
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