Moldovan students can benefit from scholarships at the College of Europe

The College of Europe, founded in 1949, is the oldest and one of the most prestigious institutions specialising in postgraduate European studies. With campuses in Bruges (Belgium), Natolin (Warsaw, Poland), and Tirana (Albania), it attracts students from over 50 countries each year, all aspiring to build careers in European and international sectors.

Programmes at the College of Europe

The College of Europe offers 10-month Advanced Master’s programmes, running from September to June. Moldovan applicants who have completed at least a 4-year Bachelor’s degree or are in their final year of undergraduate studies are eligible to apply for the following programmes:

• Advanced Master of Arts in European Interdisciplinary Studies (Natolin, Warsaw, Poland), offering four specialisations:
  • EU Public Affairs and Policies
  • The EU and the World
  • The EU in the Wider Europe and its Neighbours
  • European History and Civilisation
• Advanced Master of Science in European Economic Studies (Bruges, Belgium)
• Advanced Master of European Law (Bruges, Belgium)
• Advanced Master of Arts in EU International Relations and Diplomacy (Bruges, Belgium)
• Advanced Master of Arts in European Political and Governance Studies (Bruges, Belgium)
• Advanced Master of Arts in European Transformation and Integration – The EU and Southeastern Europe (Tirana, Albania)

Language of Instruction

The programmes at the College of Europe are bilingual, with classes conducted in both English and French. Language proficiency requirements vary by programme. Students admitted to the College’s Natolin campus who need to improve their proficiency in either English or French must attend the Summer Language Academy, which offers intensive online language courses in August.

Application Process

The application process for Moldovan candidates, overseen by the College of Europe’s National Selection Committee in Moldova, includes three stages:

• Online Application (October 16, 2024 – January 15, 2025) Candidates must create an account and submit their online application in English or French via admissions.coleurope.eu. Applicants can apply for two academic programmes in a single application. Moldovan applicants should select the “Moldova – Ministry of Foreign Affairs” selection committee. There is no application fee.
• Preselection (January/February 2025) The College of Europe will review all applications, and those meeting the selection criteria will be invited to the interview stage.
• Interview (March 2025) Interviews will take place in Chisinau, with representatives from the College of Europe, the Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the EU Delegation to Moldova. The interview assesses candidates’ motivation, language skills, knowledge of their chosen field, understanding of current European affairs, and career aspirations.

Scholarships

Moldovan candidates are eligible for full scholarships under the European Neighbourhood Policy scholarship scheme, covering all costs related to the Master’s programmes at the College of Europe. Applicants are automatically considered for these scholarships based on their Moldovan citizenship and application.

Additionally, Moldovan students can apply for full History scholarships or Journalism scholarships, specifically available at the College of Europe in Natolin.

For more information about the College of Europe, its academic programmes and scholarships, please visit: www.coleurope.eu