IR 391x: Contemporary Issues in European Foreign and Security Policy

Program Dates: May 19-June 20, 2025

Suggested Arrival Date: May 16,2025

Location: Brussels, Belgium

The Brussels study abroad program focuses on European governance and security issues in the seat of the European Union and NATO. Students will explore how the European Union is adapting to its new role as a security provider beyond its borders in places such as the former Soviet Union, the Balkans, Sub-Saharan Africa, or Asia. Students will earn credit for one IR upper-division course towards their major/minor requirements.

Students will also be assigned an internship in an IR-related organization (ex. Institute for European Studies, Egmont Institute, Carnegie, The Security and Defense Agenda, New Europe, etc.) to complement their coursework. This program is open to IR and IR-Related majors and all class standings.

***This program does not qualify for SURF funding and does not satisfy the IR 400-level requirement***

Application Deadline:  March 4th ,2025

Program Decision Date: March 11th, 2025

Deadline to Commit to Program: March 27th, 2025

Application

Copy of STARS Report (available on myUSC-OASIS)

Updated Resume

Personal Statement (2 pages max, double-spaced) – stating why you are interested in participating in this program, how this program may benefit your academic interests and future career aspirations, why you feel you are a good fit for this program, and any additional info you want to share

1 letter of recommendation from USC Faculty can be uploaded by recommender via the Terra Dotta System 

Tuition (4 units) — $8,140 (subject to change)

Airfare* — $1,200 (subject to change)

Housing — $1,500 (subject to change)