Independent Summer Experience: Europe Inside Out

KU Leuven‘s Summer School “Europe Inside Out” gives students the opportunity to develop their personal and professional development.

This unique experience can be taken as a two-week or three-week program.

Jointly offered by the Faculties of Economics & BusinessArts and Social Sciences, the course will include lectures on Doing Business with Europe(ans); Policies & Politics in the EU; Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Europe and Social & Cultural Interactions.

Participants will also visit Brussels, Antwerp and Paris on day-trips.

Fees

There is a discounted program fee of €300 for UofT students participating in this program. The discounted program fee is €600 and should be paid directly to KU Leuven. This fee includes:

  • High-quality teaching of internationally renowned professors
  • 36 hours of academic lectures (18 lectures, 2 hours each)
  • Visit of the European Parliament including Q&A with a Member of Parliament
  • Company visit
  • Social program

Round-trip flights, accommodations, meals and personal spending, are not included in the program fee.

Please note that while this is an independently run summer school through our partner KU Leuven, UofT students who are accepted into the program and are in financial need, may apply for the IE+ Award.

Transfer Credit

This program is not eligible to transfer academic credit back to UofT.

Co-Curricular Record 

This experience is a verified Co-Curricular Record (CCR) activity. Getting this activity added to your CCR is optional. If you are interested, please contact global.el@utoronto.ca with your name and student number, to inquire about the requirements for CCR recognition.

Safety Abroad

While these internships are independent through KU Leuven, as a partner of UofT, this program is still considered university-related, and in order to receive the discounted rate, nominated students will need to complete the Safety Abroad requirements 4 weeks or more before departure.

Applications

This is an independently-run internship program by KU Leuven, and is not part of CIE. Applicants must apply directly through KU Leuven. By applying to KU Leuven you accept that your application information will be shared with UofT. Please use your @mail.utoronto.ca email address when applying to receive the program fee discount.

Location

Country(ies): Belgium
City: Leuven
Institution: KU Leuven

Status

Accepting Applications: Yes
Timeline: May-August
Run By: Host Institution
For Credit: Co-Curricular Record

Deadlines: Apply by: May 1, 2025

Details

Language of Study: English
Level of Study: Graduate
Subjects Available at Host: All
Program Type: Experiential Learning
Tuition & Incidentals: Not for credit
Program Fees: $1500USD
Funding: IE+ Award

Eligibility

Schools/Faculties: All
Requirements: Minimum CGPA: B (Graduate students)