Summer School on EU Policy Making

The programme has many practical components, allowing participants to work together, debate and apply the knowledge acquired. A highlight is the simulation game on the development of a real-life  policy file, enacting intra- and inter-institutional negotiations. Students are assigned alter-ego roles and are coached throughout the programme to effectively ‘play’ the simulation, thereby acquiring hands-on knowledge of EU decision-making processes.

Another key feature is the co-creation foresight workshop, which concludes the course and fosters reflection on the future of EU (external) governance.

Admission and Tuition 

To participate in the summer school, it is recommended that you be in at least your final year of undergraduate study. Candidates from partner countries bordering the EU are especially encouraged to apply. All applicants must demonstrate a high level of motivation and interest in their letter of motivation. A good command of the English language is required.

The tuition fee for the Summer School is 2150 EUR, to be paid before 1 May. VUB and EUTOPIA member university (including EUTOPIA global partner university) students are entitled to a 20% discount and can attend the full Summer School for a reduced tuition fee of 1720 EUR.

The tuition fee includes: course material, access to online platform, daily lunch in Brussels and Lisbon, public transport, group flight from Brussels to Lisbon on the Sunday at the end of the first week of the summer school, and study visits. The tuition fee does not include: accommodation, breakfasts and evening meals, flights to Brussels and from Lisbon back home.