European Studies: University of Twente

Educational requirements: BSc in a related discipline, like political science, economics, sociology, law, public administration.

Language requirements: TOEFL (minimum score: Minimum scores is 80 (internet based TOEFL).); IELTS (minimum score: Overall band score of 6.5 is required.)

Objectives: The ES programme does not focus solely on the EU in Brussels, but also on the impact of EU politics on Member States. Attention for European governance. Comparison between the structure and policy of European organizations with current and candidate Member States. After 1st semester, choice 1-year or 1,5 yearprogramme. In this programme you study a semester at the University of Munster, Germany.

Subjects: European institutions; international relations theory; the multi-level policy process in the European Union; European economic policies; European Union law; European social policies.

Modes of instruction: Lectures (including guest lectures), seminars (including presentations by teachers and students), block seminars, 1-4-day conferences with lectures and presentations, excursions, distance learning facilities to support standard teaching methods.