FAQ
What is the attendance policy?
- Participants must attend at least 70% of the Summer School programme in order to obtain their Summer School certificate. Should participants not be in a position to attend 70% of the programme, they need to complete an extra written task.
- Participants attending less than 50% of the programme do not meet the criteria to receive their certificate and the relevant 5 ECTS will not be granted.
- Attendance of the programme must be spread across both weeks of the Summer School.
- Any absence must be notified to the Summer School team and justified (e.g. medical certificate, etc.).
Does this programme provide me any ECTS credits?
The Summer School on EU Policy Making is officially accredited through the VUB and corresponds to 5 ECTS.
Could I have more information about the accommodation for the Summer School?
Optional accommodation is available through the programme organisers.
In Brussels, accommodation consists of a single or shared studio (2 persons per studio) at Hotel Adagio Delta (Boulevard du Triomphe 207, 1160 Brussels - see map below), a 10-minute walk from the BSoG. A week in a shared studio is in the price range of € 360 - €430* per person for 7 nights, from Sunday 30 June to Sunday 7 July.
In Vienna, accommodation consists of a single room per participant at the Diplomatische Akademie Wien (Favoritenstraße 15a, 1040 Vienna - see map below) or at a nearby hotel if out of capacity. This accommodation, depending on the location, is in the price range of €330 - €430* for 6 nights in a single or shared room, arriving Sunday 7 July, departing Saturday 13 July.
Please note that you are responsible for booking your flight back home from Vienna.
*the price is subject to modifications beyond our control
What is the cancellation policy?
In case of cancellation before the start of the programme:
- Before 1 May: any tuition fees will be reimbursed, except the pre-registration fee of 400 EUR
- After 1 May: no reimbursement
The pre-registration fee is non-refundable, unless cancellation in a programme is due to events beyond the control of the applicant, otherwise known as force majeure (for example for medical reasons). In those cases, the full pre-registration fee will be refunded.
Does the BSoG offer any tuition fee waivers?
The Brussels School of Governance will grant one full tuition fee waiver to one student of the Summer School programme. This waiver will be attributed on the basis of merit and motivation, and will in general, but not exclusively, be granted to a student from a partner country neighbouring the EU. If you think you may be eligible for the waiver, you will need to provide the following supporting documents as part of your application to the programme:
- a motivation letter
- a transcript of your academic records.
The deadline for applying for the tuition fee waiver is 15 March (same as the early bird deadline).