Welcome to the European Studies Program
European Studies @ UVic
UVic’s European Studies Program offers courses, study abroad programs and internships to broaden your knowledge and give you a thorough understanding of Europe’s multifaceted history, culture, fast-changing political realities and its extraordinary role in today’s world.
- Interested in European politics?
- Wanting to pursue an international career?
- Focusing your studies on European topics?
- Looking for opportunities to study in the European Union?
We have been recognized as a European Union Centre of Excellence, a Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence and can count three Jean Monnet Chairs amongst our faculty.
Current and Prospective Students
You can participate in the European Studies Program in a variety of ways, by pursuing an inter-disciplinary General or Minor in European Studies, a Concentration in European Studies, or focusing your Graduate studies on a European related topic.
Apart from the multitude of courses offered at UVic on European issues, the European Studies Program has teamed up with department and faculties across campus, across Canada, and across the European Union to offer you ample opportunities to study in Europe, participate in simulations, apply for internships, and engage in various research projects.
With over 30 associated faculty and researchers across 5 faculties and 17 departments, the European Studies Program’s inter-disciplinary nature ensures a variety of outreach events, public lectures, conferences and activities that cover a wide range of interests and areas of research.
Come find out what the European Studies Program at UVic can offer you.
Announcements
NEW EUS 100 COURSE - FALL 2012
European Studies is now available at the 100 course level. It is an introduction to European Studies and it is coming out very promissing. This course is also part of our Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence curriculum.
EUCE CONFERENCE ON SECURITY'S IMPACT ON BORDER POLICIES
On March 30th and 31st of 2012, UVic's EUCE will be hosting a 2 day workshop at the Laurel Point Inn for special guests from Canada, US, Europe and South America who will be discussing and presenting their work on Border Policies.
Please stay tuned for more information, poster and website info.
EUCE HIGH SCHOOL OUTREACH
NEW DATE!
On June 7th2012, UVIc's European Studies Program and European Centre of Excellence will host a one day minds-on hands-on event for high school students, where they will be able to interact with specialists in Borders and familiarize with European Studies.
Several High Schools in Victoria and surroundings have been invited, and more information is available at eusprog@uvic.ca
Please stay tuned for more information, poster and website info.
EUS 301 Fall 2012
EU-CANADA YOUNG JOURNALIST AWARD
Each year, three Canadian students are selected to participate in a one-week study tour of various EU institutions and the Canadian Mission to the EU in Brussels.
Apply by Jan 27, 2012.