The Department of European Political and Governance Studies offers 7 compulsory courses distributed throughout the academic year, including two that run across both semesters, providing students with a sound background in European politics, law, institutions, and economic integration.

First Semester:

• ALEMANNO Alberto - Public Integrity and Ethics in the EU (6h) *
• BARBOU DES PLACES Ségolène - Droit de l'Union européenne (18h)
• CHANG Michele - Political Economy of European Integration (30h)
• DE VRIES Catherine - Rise of Populism, Political Polarization and Fragmentation across Europe (6h) *
• KAEDING Michael - Governance, Politics and Policy-Making of the EU (25h)
• KAEDING Michael - Future of Europe - Views from the Capitals (6h) *
• KURPAS Sebastian - The Consensus Machine: Formal and Informal Interinstitutional Cooperation in the EU (6h)
• WESTON Alison - EU Security and Defence: A New Kind of Geopolitical Actor? Responding to Traditional Threats and New Security Challenges (6h) *

Second Semester:

• BARBOU DES PLACES Ségolène - Droit de l'Union européenne (18h)
• In addition, the preparation phase of the Simulation Game takes place: HERMANIN Costanza, RIBO LABASTIDA Alejandro & SETTEMBRI Pierpaolo - Negotiation and Decision-Making in the EU : A Simulation Game (50h)

Courses marked with “*” have no exam or grade, but full attendance is mandatory.

Students must follow one course from the Interdepartmental European Advanced Studies (IDEAs) per semester.

"The Department for European Political and Administrative Studies allows its students to focus on specific areas of interest while pursuing their studies at the College of Europe with a practical approach, which represents a very good preparation for the rest of the graduates' career."
- Nadim Abillama (Chopin promotion)