Course
The course takes one academic year and is divided into two full-time semesters from October to June, totalling 400 hours approximately. 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.
Lectiones Magistrales
Guest lecturers holding a lectio magistralis at the European College of Parma included Jacques Delors and Romano Prodi, former Presidents of the European Commission, Franco Frattini, Vice-President of the European Commission, Etienne Davignon, former Vice-President of the European Commission.
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.
During the academic year, students may further improve their language skills by following extensive language courses.
Applications
Application forms and detailed information on the ADES course are available on our website www.collegioeuropeo.it.
Application dossiers, including all the required documentation, must reach the European College of Parma – by post or by hand – no later than 1 September 2006.
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
Total fees for the Advanced Diploma in European Studies 2006/2007 amount to Euro 14 000.00.
The total fees include tuition, course material, meals, accommodation in double room, city bus card.
Scholarships
Scholarships will be granted to a limited number of applicants to support worthy students who demonstrate financial need.
Scholarships will be awarded by the Selection Committee on the basis of funds available, once all applications have been processed.
Accommodation
The students of the European College of Parma Foundation are lodged in a modern and comfortable Hall of Residence, located next to the Campus of the University of Parma. All practical aspects of student accommodation are taken care of by the College in order to guarantee that students have a pleasant stay in Parma.
The students live in recently built two-room apartments, made up of a sitting room with kitchenette, a bedroom with two beds and a bathroom.
The College provides two meals per day for the duration of the course.
By virtue of special agreement programmes, ADES students are provided with high-quality canteen and restaurant services, and may have access to the sports facilities provided within the University Campus.
Each student receives a special city bus card for travelling in Parma during their stay.
Deadline: 1 septembrie 2006
http://www.collegioeuropeo.it/diplomaAvanzato_gb.asp.htm
