Athens and Rome ELGS campuses
European Law & Governance School
BA in European Governance
Undergraduate Program
Partial scholarships. 50% of tuition fees.
Participant profile
This degree is ideal for students that:
- seek positions in EU institutions and bodies
- aim to be national public administrators that work on an EU and international level
- aim to pursue a career in the areas of public policy, public affairs, civil society organizations, and related sectors
- are interested in further studies and specialization in governance, public policy, politics, and international relations
The ELGS Undergraduate curriculum in Governance focuses on European governance studies, without ignoring the global dimension of governance, contributing thus to the creation of a new generation of highly skilled administrators and leaders.
Key benefits
- This program:
- provides students with the skills, knowledge and tools to make sense of the world of public policy and management, as well as politics, so that they can critically analyze situations and problems, and use this to improve practice.
- is designed to blend practitioner and academic perspectives on governance, and the wide range of modules draw on examples from around the world. It features international curricula focusing on key public sector developments in the UK, EU, USA and other countries and is informed by world-leading research, reflecting the expertise of staff in the fields of political science, international relations and policy analysis.
- enables students to better understand the current context, framework and long-term objectives of the EU in its mission for the full integration of member states
- enables students a great degree of flexibility, mobility and personalization of their studies.
- Through the many partnerships of the ELGS, or the Master 1,2 path of the ELGS, students can further specialize in any of the specific subject areas of the program.
- With the addition of elective modules within our curricula:
- students will gain a deeper understanding of the factors and contexts that determine a diverse range of domestic and international governance practices.
- students will explore the key themes that drive the creation of public policies – how they are made, framed, brought to life and managed. What makes the cogs of international organizations turn? What are the motivations, ambitions and factors that are considered and acted upon to shape the world as we know it?
- from patterns of global trade and finance to state restructuring and its consequences, it will give you a detailed insight into the decision-making processes that govern our lives.
- students will need to serve as interns in return for course credits, thus gaining invaluable on-the-job experience and building a professional network to support them after graduation.
The EPLO/ELGS
as a Recognized Higher Education Institution (HEI)
- Headquartered in Rome, ITALY: The EPLO /ELGS titles of study are officially recognized as equivalent to those offered by the Italian Universities (GU serie Generale, n. 96 del 24-04-2023).
- Holder of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education Institutions (ECHE), awarded by the EU.
- Accredited as an international HEI based in Italy by ENIC-NARIC.
- Listed in Italy’s ARDI database (Automatic Recognition database) under the International Qualifications.
- Registered in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) developed by the International Association of Universities in collaboration with UNESCO.
- GEORGIA, GREECE, PORTUGAL: According to national law, EPLO/ELGS degrees are considered equivalent to those issued by national universities.
- WORLD: The degree programs offered by the ELGS are acknowledged by the network of universities that have signed agreements with the ELGS.
Program Content
Classic lectures
Interactive tutorials
Other teaching methodologies
- (seminars, site visits to various public and private offices, as well as group presentations)
All ELGS academic programs will be conducted on-premise.
This program is offered at ELGS Athens and ELGS Rome campuses.
Program Modules
Students must successfully complete 18 compulsory modules and select from a list of optional modules, which include skills courses and an internship. The list of available courses is as follows. Elective modules are subsequent to adequate enrolment:
Year
Compulsory Modules
- General Principles of Criminal Law
- General Principles of Civil Law
- Introduction to Legal Systems and Legal Reasoning
- History of European Integration
- EU Law I: Institutions, Governance and Basic Principles Public International Law
- Introduction to Public Law
- Intro to Political Science
- International Law and Institutions
Year
Compulsory Modules
- Research Methods in Political Science: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
- Comparative Public Policy
- EU Data Law & Policies
- International Political Economy
- The EU as an International Actor
- European Economic Governance
Year
Compulsory Modules
- European Security in the 21st Century
- Policy Implementation and Policy Compliance
- Governance, Interests and Policy Networks
- Europeanization: Potential Limits to Integration
- Introduction to Economics
- Intro to Decision-Making in Complex Organizations
- Parties and Electoral Competition
- Political Systems In Southern Europe
- Diplomacy and International Relations
- Politics and Security in the Mediterranean
- EU Internal Market and Competition Law and Policy
- Political Geography and Geopolitics
- Constitutionalism and Comparative Constitutional Analysis
- Terrorism and Political Violence
- Behavioral Sciences in Law and Politics
- The EU Migration Policy and the Refugee Crisis
- Governing without Government: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
- Governance and Sustainability: An Evolving Agenda
- Democracy and Legitimacy in the EU
- The Role of EU institution in European Integration
- Business and Human Rights
Academic Requirements
Are invited to apply:
- Prospective students for the BA in European Governance who have completed their high school studies with top honors in one of the EU Member States and meet requirements to apply to university in their home country.
- Students holding an internationally recognized high school degree (ex. International Baccalaureate) that have received top honors.
- Students having completed their high school studies at an institution based in a country outside of the EU that have participated in a program that is not recognized internationally, but they may be requested to submit additional documents upon the decision of the Faculty Board.
- Due to the international nature of the program and the student body, grading equivalencies will be determined by the Faculty Board.
Language requirements
All courses of the program will be taught in the English language, with the exception of specialized optional modules. As a result, students originating from non-English speaking countries must evidence their level of English language skills in accordance with the following:
- TOEFL Internet based, 83
- IELTS, 6.0
- Duolingo, 90
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency, C
- Other internationally recognized tests with equivalent marks may be accepted, upon decision of the Faculty Board
- Students intending to study at a partner institution as part of their studies, or to undertake an internship in a language other than English will be asked to clearly demonstrate their ability to attend courses and work in the relevant language.
Application
Students from all over the world are admitted following a rigorous application process which consists of two-phases. Students must first submit their application and once they have done so, candidates considered for admissions will be invited to an interview.
To apply for a program, students must first review the application form and its requirements to ensure the collection of appropriate material. By the time they have gathered all documentation they should proceed with payment of the onetime application fee either at the relevant online portal or at via a bank transfer. Students should always add their surname, initial letter of their first name and Degree title in the deposit description. They can then proceed with their application which can only be conducted online and submit it along with the supporting documentation, listed below. All support documents must be in electronic format and uploaded to be sent with the application, except for the 2 reference letters, which should be emailed directly from Referees to LLB admissions at ba@elgs.eu. Students may be invited to be interviewed.
At a glance, the application must include:
- Completed online Application Form in English
- Photograph and ID (scanned and uploaded)
- High School Transcript (scanned and uploaded)
- Certificate of Proficiency of English (if non-native speaker, scanned and uploaded)
- High school Degree in English (scanned and uploaded)
- Personal Statement with scholarship request if applicable (400-600 words)
- Optional: Reference Letters (To be sent directly from Referee to ba@elgs.eu)
- Application fee of 50€ ( non-refundable)
Deadline
We are currently accepting applications for Session 2026/2027
and the process will remain open until June 2026.
Tuition fees
Scholarships available - Full and Partial up to 50% of tuition fees
Tuition for both EU and International students for the BA in European Governance is 9,900 € per academic year. Please be advised that there are other direct and indirect costs related to accommodation and living expenses which must be taken into consideration by students when applying.
There are Full and Partial Scholarships available for students from all over the world and especially from specific countries of the Balkan peninsula, Central Asia, Caucasus and Black Sea, or Africa that take into consideration merit. If you are interested in receiving a scholarship, the appropriate box should be selected on the application form and a 400-600 word personal statement must be submitted, outlining the ways in which you satisfy the criteria. For more information on Scholarships please visit the relevant page under Admissions tab.