College of Europe

The College of Europe is an independent university institute of postgraduate European studies with campuses in Bruges, Belgium and Natolin (Warsaw), Poland. It was founded in 1949, making it the world's oldest institution of studies and training in European affairs.

Organisation

The College of Europe is principally funded by the European Union and the Belgian and Polish authorities, and to a lesser extent by a number of other European governments. The College of Europe also benefits from a certain amount of private funding.

Related Topics:
European Union - Belgian - Polish

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The Administrative Council, presided over by Jean-Luc Dehaene, Minister of State and Former Prime Minister of Belgium, includes representatives of the European Commission, of the countries hosting the two campuses in Bruges and Natolin (Warsaw) and of European governments. It is the highest decision-making authority, and is responsible for the implementation of the College?s objectives. The Executive Committee, reporting to the Administrative Council, ensures the sound financial and administrative working of the College.

Related Topics:
Jean-Luc Dehaene - European Commission - Bruges - Natolin - Warsaw

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The Academic Council ensures that College-wide education and training standards are kept at a high level.

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Rector Paul Demaret directs and coordinates all the College?s activities. In close cooperation with him, Prof. Robert Picht, Pro-Rector, represents the Rector and is responsible for overseeing the College of Europe?s academic activities on the Natolin (Warsaw) campus. Academic Sub-Committees on each campus report to the Academic Council.

Related Topics:
Paul Demaret - Robert Picht - Natolin - Warsaw

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