European College of Parma, Advanced Diploma in European Studies
EUROPEAN COLLEGE OF PARMA , ITALYADVANCED DIPLOMA IN EUROPEAN STUDIES (ADES)
Course
The course takes one academic year and is divided into two full-time semesters from October to June, totalling 400 hours. Examinations take place in February and June. Attendance of lectures and participation in activities organised by the College are compulsory. Lectures are held in English, French and Italian.
Students who have obtained the ADES diploma may also be awarded an In-depth Advanced Diploma in European Studies (I-ADES) by submitting a final dissertation on a European issue which they have drafted under the guidance of one of the College’s professors.
Lectures
The Advanced Diploma in European Studies is divided into lectures, seminars and lectiones magistrales
given by leading European and international personalities. In order to enrich the training with professional
experience, seminars with practical exercises on current EU issues are provided. A seminar based on a
European issue will be held in Latin starting from the academic year 2005/2006.
Lectiones Magistrales
During the 2004/2005 academic year, guest lecturers holding a lectio magistralis included Jacques
Delors and Romano Prodi, former Presidents of the European Commission, Franco Frattini, Vice-
President of the European Commission, Giuseppe Tesauro, former Chairman of the Italian Competition
Authority, Giovanni Maria Flick, Judge of the Italian Constitutional Court, Sir John Mogg, Chairman
of British Office for Gas and Electricity Markets, Claude Chêne, Director General of the Personnel and
Administration DG of the European Commission, Reinhold Schumann, Professor at Boston University.
Language Courses
The month of October is entirely dedicated to intensive language courses (English, French and Italian) to enable students to cope with the various courses and to provide them with suitable language training in the fields of law, economics and political studies. The seminar in Latin will be preceded by a Latin language course. During the academic year, students may further improve their language skills by following extensive language courses.
Applications
Application forms for admission to the Diploma course and detailed information are available on our website: www.collegioeuropeo.it.
Applications should be sent by post or delivered by hand to must reach the European College of Parma Foundation no later than 5 September 2005.
Selection and Admission
An ad hoc Selection Committee will assess applications on the basis of the qualifications presented by the applicants.
The Committee may call applicants to an interview.
Admission to the course is dependent on the decision of the Selection Committee, which shall be final.
Course Fees
Fees for the Diploma course in Advanced European Studies for the 2005/06 academic year amount to euro 13 000.00. This covers the course fees, board and lodging, and transport in Parma.
Scholarships
Scholarships are also available for a number of applicants.
Scholarships will be awarded by the Selection Committee on the basis of funds available, once all applications have been processed.
Special Benefits
Students enrolled in the European College Diploma course will qualify for special concessions during their stay in Parma under agreements with local services (banks and leisure activities).
For more information:
http://www.collegioeuropeo.it/
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