AT A GLANCE

Eligibility

• Sophomore, Junior, Senior
• 2.75 cumulative GPA
• At the time of application, students must have matriculated at a college or university for at least one semester. Academic internships offered for credit with competitive placement.
• Language Pre-requisite: None
• Open to UW-Madison degree-seeking students only. Other students apply directly to CIEE.

Subjects

Communication arts, economics, business, French language, Dutch language, history, political science, sociology, and journalism.

Classroom Language

English, French

Housing

Apartments or homestays

Program Duration

Academic year: Mid-August - Mid-May
Fall semester: Mid-August - Mid-December
Spring semester: Mid-January - Mid-May

Application Deadline(s)


10/5/2012 Spring - 2012-13 Program
3/1/2013 Fall - 2013-14 Program
3/1/2013 Year - 2013-14 Program

Questions about this program?
Contact a Peer Advisor!
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Belgium, Brussels
CIEE Business, Communications and Culture at Vesalius College

Overview | Academics | Cost | Location | Life Abroad | Student Voices

Offered through the Council on International Education Exchange (CIEE), the Business, Communications and Culture (BCC) program is co-sponsored by UW-Madison. Participants take courses at Vesalius College, a small institution. Vesalius is affiliated with the Dutch-speaking Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and is located on the VUB campus in an area south of Brussels. Of the 350 students who attend Vesalius, approximately one-third are Belgian nationals and the two-thirds remainder are from more than 60 other countries. This program is especially suited for students majoring in international studies, communications, and economics who have a keen interest in the European Union. Students also have the option of applying to participate in an internship for academic credit while on the program. Placements for the internship are competitive and are not guaranteed.

In recent years, Brussels has emerged as the "Capital of Europe" in political and economic terms. Brussels is the headquarters of the European Union and thus is at the forefront of European integration and European Union policy. Brussels is also one of the most international cities in Europe; its diversity is reflected in its interesting neighborhoods, excellent restaurants, numerous cultural festivals, and various languages. French is the dominant language, however, Dutch is also widely spoken and English is commonly understood.