Winter School on EU Policy Making

Winter School on EU Policy Making

Course dates:
12 January, 2026 to 23 January, 2026
Fee:
1500 EUR
Fee advantages:
Fee reduction, Full fee
Topics:
Social Sciences
Application deadline:
Saturday, 15 November, 2025
University:
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Brussels, Belgium

General information

The intensive two-week online Winter School on EU Policy Making takes place from Monday 12 January to Friday 23 January 2026. Rooted in the interdisciplinary field of European studies, this Jean Monnet Winter School provides participants a ‘crash course’ in European Union Policy Making, building on the long-standing expertise of the similar (offline) Summer School that the Brussels School of Governance and its partners have organised for more than 20 years. The Winter School is taught fully online, and its 2026 edition focuses on the EU's tech policies, touching on policy discussions related to freedom of expression, data governance, artificial intelligence, disinformation resilience, platform responsibility, and digital development.

 

Key features

  • Intensive online programme (6 ECTS)
  • Learn how EU institutions work, both in theory and in practice
  • Perfect for students and professionals
  • A challenging and truly interactive online study experience (workshops, simulation game, etc.) with special attention to the social side
  • European studies programme organised on the doorstep of the main EU institutions
  • Broadens your expertise on the functioning of the EU, its intricate decision-making process and the roles of various actors involved
  • Provides insider knowledge on the focus area of tech policies in today’s EU
  • Creates close connections with other students and professors, a network that will help boost your career.

ECTS accreditation

Upon attendance and active participation in the two-week programme, the participants receive a 6 ECTS certificate for taking part in the Winter School.

 

Tuition fee

The tuition fee for the Winter School is 1500 EUR.

 

Contact information

https://www.brussels-school.be/education/winter-school-eu-policy-making

study_bsog@vub.be 

Contact information:
study_bsog@vub.be
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Testimonials

  • The online Winter School in EU Policy making is an excellent opportunity to learn more on the current issues in regard to the EU Digital Act, SMEs, and EU Single market by employing very up-to-date learning methods that create a very competitive and stimulative learning environment providing the students basically with a crash course on EU policy analysis, policy-making, and amending, which is beneficial to one aspiring to deal with such topics on a daily basis, but also to the ones already dealing with such issues. 100% attendance is highly recommended.
    Kristofer Jovkovski - 2023 Winter School student
  • As a master's student with a multidisciplinary background in international relations, law, political science, and political communication, the programme was an enriching experience that greatly expanded my knowledge of EU policymaking, particularly on fundamental rights. It contributed to my dissertation and future career plans from multiple perspectives. The immersive academic experience provided in-depth knowledge of digital rights and diplomacy, with know-how and exclusive insights from various experts including officials from EU institutions and agencies. The online format struck the right balance between theory and practice through problem-solving tasks and workshops. A particular highlight was the simulation exercise on the European Media Freedom Act, which deepened my understanding of EU policymaking in action in a truly enriching journey with students from around the world.
    Beatriz Nieves - 2025 Winter School student