Course Tuition, incl Hotel & bkfst*, incl 21%VAT= Total Cost**

Certificate in European Affairs, in Brussels-Ghent, May 26 - June 7 or July 1-July 14

UG 13 days       $ 2480
Grad 13 days    $ 2580
MBA 13 days     $ 2580

Diploma in European Business Administration,  Brussels-Ghent, May 26 - June 22 or July 1-July 30

UG 29 days      $ 3987
Grad 29 days   $ 3987
MBA 29 days    $ 4980

This program in European Business Administration is also available in distance learning (click distance learning on the menu): $ 2950 tuition for UG & Grad

Non-degree students pay the same rate as Undergraduates (UG) or Graduate students, depending on their course of study.

*Hotel costs are based on shared hotelrooms in Ghent. Single supplement (limited number): $790 for 13 days program, $1890 for the 29 days program.
There are no discounts for students who may stay with friends and/or who travel during the weekends.
**Total cost includes room and buffet or continental breakfast, some sightseeing, the course packet, all the reading material, some transfers and a group festive celebration ("banquet"). Rooms, meals, and group events are non-assignable/transferable.

Participants will be responsible for: round-trip airfare; train fare; for local transportation; meals (except breakfast); and incidentals.

To estimate the total cost from the East Coast/Midwest add:
Airfare $790
Daily expenses: $25

Application and registration deadlines:
Space on this program is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Students are urged to apply as soon as possible. For deadlines see the application form. There is no deposit. Upon acceptance, the students will pay their program tuition fee in full within 21 days.

Withdrawal:
For the summer programs : applicants can withdraw without penalty until the close of business by registered post on February 28. After that date, 50% of total program cost will be charged for students which are accepted to the program.

For the distance learning program: applicants can withdraw without penalty within 9 days after they have sent their application by registered post . After that date, 100% of total program cost will be charged.

Language ability, passport, insurance:
Knowledge of foreign languages, particularly French, while highly useful, is not required for participation in this course.

A valid passport is needed for travel to Europe. To apply for a passport, U.S. citizens should call: 800-487-2778 or contact: Travel.State.Gov. Ask for a tourist visa.

Visa
No visa is needed at this time for U.S., Canadian and European Union citizens. Citizens of other countries should inquire about the possible need for a visa. The Schengen agreement among several European Union countries simplifies the process. The visa that one obtains from one of the countries that participate in Schengen is valid for travel to all countries of the European Union except the U.K., Ireland and, depending, Denmark. Thus, only one visa is needed. Please, inquire at the nearest Belgian. To simplify procedures ask for a tourist visa and mention you will be in Belgium as a tourist.
*Please Note: If you travel through London and need a visa for the EU, you probably will need a visa for the U.K. as well, even though you are there only on transit to Amsterdam. Contact the U.K. consulate to clarify this.

Daily expenses
Students should budget about $25 per day to cover basic expenses (meals, dinner, snacks, local transportation, and incidentals). These expenses of course depend on individual taste, lifestyle, and currency rates.

Course requirements
Students will be expected:

• to complete assigned readings;
• attend & participate regularly in scheduled activities, seminars, visits and discussions;
• and complete a final examination or paper to be administered in Europe or the US.
  

Students must also write a research paper. This paper is due in September,  but the deadline can be extended to early December if needed.

Daily schedule
There will generally be one to two classes/seminars per day. Normally, evenings and weekends will be free for individual activities and for taking advantage of the many cultural and recreational opportunities available.

Consent and release statement
Students are required to execute a consent and release statement when applying, absolving the Institute and the Director of any responsibility for any accident etc. The statement is attached and should be signed and returned along with the application form.

Insurance
Students should take care of their own international health and accident insurance. It is highly recommended that students consult their insurance carrier about its policy for medical assistance while abroad. Students are also encouraged to acquire the International Student I.D. Card (ISIC) that carries a certain amount of additional insurance. For more information contact the following web-sites:
http://www.ciee.org/
http://www.statravel.com/

For a more complete coverage in case of illness, accident, need to repatriation to a U.S. hospital etc., participants may consider purchasing additional travel insurance. Below is a list of companies that sell travel insurance. These aren’t recommendations, compare and shop on your own! TravelGuard www.travelguard.com; Traveler’s Emergency Network www.tenweb.com; Noel Group www.noelgroup.com ; Medic Alert www.medicalert.com; Travelpro www.travelpro.com

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