Vesalius College

About

Located in Brussels, Belgium, Vesalius College offers an intimate American-style liberal arts education within the heart of Europe, with instruction conducted entirely in English. The institution is best known for its robust undergraduate programs in international affairs, global communications, and international business and economics, heavily leveraging its strategic location near major European Union institutions. Students benefit from small class sizes and a highly diverse, multinational student body that represents dozens of nationalities from around the globe. The dedicated international student office provides comprehensive support, ranging from visa assistance to career counseling and networking events with European diplomats and policymakers. A distinctive characteristic of the college is its unique experiential learning model, which embeds compulsory internships within European organizations and think tanks directly into the academic curriculum.

Background

Vesalius College, also known as VeCo, is a private college located in Brussels, Belgium. Founded in 1987, it is named after Andreas Vesalius, a pioneering anatomist of the Renaissance period. The college is associated with the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and has been part of the Brussels School of Governance, since February 2021, through an alliance with VUB's Institute for European Studies.

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