Students admitted to the EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies programme must have a minimum level of C1 in English and of B1/B2 in French. A limited number of students with a low level of French (A2) may be admitted on condition that they follow an intensive course over the summer and a French course throughout the academic year. 

More information on these levels can be obtained from the Council of Europe website.

Students with a B2 level of French at the start of the academic year choose from beginners' level Arabic, Chinese, German, Russian and Spanish.

All students who are not native speakers will be required to take the College of Europe French test on entry.

Improving your French before coming to the College

Please contact the Alliance Française, the Institut Français or your current university to find out about the various possibilities on offer to improve your French. For example, there are study courses recognised by the Alliance Française which are designed to prepare you for academic French, for instance at the Alliance Française de Bruxelles-Europe.