Vesalius College

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In 1987, Vesalius College (VeCo) opened its doors as an exciting new English-speaking undergraduate institution, run by a Dutch-speaking university – the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) – with Boston University (BU) as a founding partner. VeCo’s academic and cultural DNA was firmly established with its key dominant traits: Belgian, American, cosmopolitan, liberal arts, free thinking. The...se roots have continued to form the foundation of the College’s mission, academic and institutional culture, and student life.
In order to do justice to this happy anniversary, the College planned an array of events and activities during the 2012-2013 academic year for the College community in its broadest sense, bringing together current students, alumni, future students, faculty in the various departments, the university, and friends of the College. These events kicked off with the Dies Natalis on 15 September 2012, followed by a student and alumni gala, a number of conferences, a film festival, a potluck dinner, and a 25-hour charity run.
The Vesalius College mission is to educate students in an open and tolerant environment, within a multi-disciplinary curriculum designed without artificial barriers between disciplines, in order to prepare them for academic, professional, and personal success. The College’s faculty is dedicated to instilling a spirit of critical inquiry and ethical responsibility; and to using teaching methods that emphasize academic independence, integrity, and an analytical approach to problem-solving.
Vesalius College is registered with the Flemish government of Belgium as an institution of higher education, and its bachelor’s degrees are equivalent to a fully-recognised bachelor’s degree issued by a Flemish University. Vesalius College is a participant in the Bologna Process, the reform effort designed to standardise higher education throughout Europe. In accordance with the Bologna declaration, Vesalius College offers 3-year European bachelor programmes and calculates coursework in ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits. The 4 Bachelor’s degree programmes of VesaNVAOlius College have been granted accredited status by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO, Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatie Organisatie). This official organisation was established by international treaty between the Flemish and the Dutch governments to ensure the quality of higher education in both the Netherlands and Flanders. More information on the accreditation of Vesalius College’s undergraduate degrees can be accessed through the official government website regarding higher education in Flanders.
Graduating from Vesalius College opens the door to new opportunities. Whether you decide to further your education or start your professional career, Vesalius College provides you with the right knowledge and skills to meet both professional and academic requirements.
By maintaining close contacts with our alumni, Vesalius College is able to strengthen its position within society, facilitate opportunities for contact between students, employees and alumni, and receive support from active alumni, not only financially, but also in the form of advice and other services.
Ever since its creation in 1987, more than 1,400 students have graduated from Vesalius College. VeCo alumni are a diverse and international community of successful professionals spread around the world. No matter what part of the world Vesalius graduates are in, they will find a fellow graduate with whom to make contact.
Vesalius College has always prided itself on the great diversity of its students, and it is precisely this diversity that makes it so interesting and fun to keep in touch over the years.
Vesalius College’s Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs equips students with the broad-ranging tools and skills to understand, analyse and assess the most pressing issues in national and global politics.
The interdisciplinary curriculum is built on the disciplines of politics, economics, law and history and enables students to understand the complex dynamics, core debates, processes, institutions and major challenges of European and International Affairs. Students not only acquire the knowledge needed for a career in International Affairs, but also develop strong analytical and critical thinking skills as well as the ability to apply theories and concepts learned to real-life problems. In addition to being taught by dedicated professors, students benefit from the first-hand experience of senior European and international policymakers, diplomats and practitioners. By drawing on world-class academics and highly-experienced policymakers, students gain fundamental insight into both the theoretical and practical, hands-on dimensions of politics, economics and law. Prestigious internships at the offices of major Brussels-based institutions, NGOs and global think tanks complement and deepen the practical aspects of their studies.
Our International Affairs graduates are prepared to succeed in various settings and organisations, including international organisations (such as the United Nations, EU and NATO), ministries of foreign affairs, lobby organisations, NGOs and think tanks. Careers of our recent graduates include: diplomacy, politics, research, European administration, political advising and journalism.
Vesalius graduates can continue their postgraduate studies in a wide range of fields, including in international relations, European studies, public policy, environmental law, international studies, migration studies, business administration, communications, leadership and management. Our graduates who majored in International Affairs have successfully completed graduate studies in a number of prestigious universities including Oxford University, Columbia University, Brown University, the London School of Economics, the London School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), Georgetown University, the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, the University of Edinburgh, Boston University, and many more.