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Enjoy the local culture surrounding Brussels' Grand Place!

Located in the heart of Western Europe and head of the world's largest single market, Brussels plays host to some of the most important organizations in the world. The European Union (EU), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and hundreds of other international and private organizations call this cosmopolitan city home. Through American University's Belgium: Brussels European Union Enclave students can earn undergraduate credit and gain valuable work experience in the political center of the EU. Theory combines with practical experience during your study in Brussels. The programs multifaceted, integrated academic components aim to immerse students in European affairs. Intense courses give students in-depth knowledge of the EU and NATO.

Gracefully concealing the commotion of modern world affairs, Brussels possesses all the treasures of a timeless European city. Elaborate guildhalls border the Grand Place, arguably the most beautiful city square in Europe. Narrow streets surrounding the square create the Ilôt Sacré (Sacred Islet), which fills nightly with residents and visitors enjoying fine restaurants and cafés. The city's museums, special exhibitions, and cultural events enrich Brussels's international character.

The Brussels campus of the Université Catholique de Louvain, your base during the semester, offers an exciting college setting where more than 5,000 European students study. AU students can also enjoy the campus's cafés, shops, and modern academic and athletic facilities. A full-time Resident Director from AU, with vast knowledge of and experience in Brussels, supervises the program.

For additional information, click here to check out the AU Brussels webpage!

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