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ISEP Study in Brussels - Brussels School of Governance (Vesalius College) - ISEP Direct (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Brussels, Belgium
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: ISEP 
  • Restrictions: MSU applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 09/15/2024 11/15/2024 TBA TBA
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Type: Fee-Based, ISEP Direct Language of Instruction: English
Click here for a definition of this term Language Prerequisites: None Housing Options: Homestay, Off Campus, On Campus
Minimum Class Elligibility: Sophomore Host Country Language Courses Offered: Yes
Click here for a definition of this term Non-MSU student: No Program Inactive: No
Subjects Available: Arts/Visual Arts, Business, Culture Courses, Social Sciences Click here for a definition of this term Pre-Session Language: No
Competitive Program: No
Program Description:
ISEP Direct Brussels
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
  • Experience one of the most international cities in the world while living in Brussel’s university district, named one of the coolest neighborhoods to live in all of Europe. 
  • Engage in specialty seminars and workshops featuring key decision-makers in the European Union, alongside a diverse study body composed of more than 300 international students of 60 nationalities. 
  • Taste the wonders of Belgium, a country famous for its chocolate, beer, waffles, and invention of the “French” fry. 
  • The Brussels School of Governance (BSoG) offers a distinctive opportunity to take classes in the hub of the EU in policy-relevant fields, including energy & environment, security & diplomacy, migration & diversity, and digitalization & democracy.   

LIFE ABROAD 
Enjoy living in the “small, big city” of Brussels, home to a vast student and international community where there is always a concert, museum, or mesmerizingly spacious park nearby to explore! Known as the “capital of Europe”, Brussels has tremendous global significance and has been shaped by a distinctive combination of cultural influences as evidenced in the fact there are three national languages: French, Dutch, and German.  

INTERN 
Participate in an internship for academic credit during your time in Belgium and earn 6-12 ECTS (3-6 U.S. credits). The BSoG Internship Program provides an excellent opportunity to take the knowledge from coursework and apply it in a complementary professional setting. Students will also enroll in courses at Vesalius College to complement their part-time internship. 

The ‘single’ internship involves 150–180 hours of work over the course of the semester (roughly 12–15 hours per week). Interns are required to keep a daily log and to write a 3,000-word paper at the end of the term. The single internship is evaluated with a letter grade and is worth 1 academic course, or 6 ECTS (equivalent to 3 U.S. academic credits).  

Looking for more? Consider applying for the ‘double’ internship, which is offered by a selection of Vesalius' internship partners. The ‘double’ internship is worth 2 academic courses or 12 ECTS (6 U.S. academic credits). With the ‘double’ internship, students are expected to work 280 hours per semester (approximately 25 hours per week) and, in addition to the 3,000-word paper and daily log, are required to conduct an academic research project over the course of the term. 

What We Love About Brussels 
There is always something to do! Explore the food scene, visit museums, or attend a parade among a welcoming, multicultural community! 

LEARN MORE 
Visit the Program Page for Study in Brussels to learn more. 

GET STARTED 
You can meet with the ISEP Coordinator at your home campus or speak with an ISEP Student Services Officer, who will guide you through the application process, pre-departure, your time abroad, and your return. To connect with ISEP, visit our website. 

  


Brussels plays a very important role in Europe as it is home to both NATO and the European Union. Students will receive individualized attention at this small private college, which offers courses taught entirely in English. Vesalius is ideal for undergraduate students interested in international affairs, business, communications and European studies. Students will also have an opportunity to participate in prestigious internships as a part of their course curriculum.

Internships are available with high-profile public and private organizations throughout Brussels. They are competitive, credit-earning and graded. Students wishing to participate in the Vesalius Internship Program must have completed at least half of all of their academic credits towards graduation. They must also respect the strict application guidelines and deadlines set forth on the web page of the Internship Department as well as submit internship applications directly to the Internship Coordinator.

By virtue of its location in Brussels, the heart of the European community, Vesalius College has targeted the three disciplines most relevant to the expertise available in the local academic and professional sectors. The Business program thrives on the knowledge of professors and guest lecturers with experience in the headquarters of large multinational corporations. The Communications program has its fingers on the pulse of the latest in international communication by virtue of Brussels being the home of the world’s largest press corps. As the home of NATO and heart of the European Union, Brussels feeds the International Affairs curriculum with the most knowledgeable experts in the field of public policy and European studies. Students can then confirm and apply the theory they acquire in class by participating in prestigious internships in the public and private sectors in such organizations as NATO, the United Nations, Ernst & Young, MasterCard, and many more.