Summer in Brussels
Unique Experiences
Taste Brussels like a local
with a hands-on chocolate-making workshop
Get a front-row seat to European politics
with an inside look at the EU Parliament
Spend your weekends exploring Europe
with easy train trips to Bruges, Ghent, and beyond
Your Destination
Brussels is a lively and cosmopolitan capital at the heart of Europe, known for its rich history, multicultural energy, and global influence. The city comes alive in the summer with outdoor festivals, bustling cafés, and vibrant public squares filled with locals and visitors alike. From the stunning architecture of the Grand Place to strolls through neighborhoods like the Marolles and Ixelles, Brussels offers a dynamic mix of old-world charm and contemporary culture. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Brussels provides an exciting and inspiring environment to study abroad.
Program Highlights
- Unmatched Flexibility: Spend one, two, or three consecutive 4-week sessions in the same host city or travel between cities for a comparative cultural experience.
- Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses that align with your academic major.
- Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
- Community Impact Initiative: Get involved with local organizations through service opportunities that address real community needs while building cross-cultural connections and hands-on experience.
Excursions & Activities
CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Brussels will open doors for you to explore Belgium’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of excursions and activities:
- Visit Antwerp, Belgium’s global city of design, diamonds, and baroque art
- Explore Brussels’ Comic Strip Route & learn about Tintin and The Smurfs at Belgian Comic Art Museum
- Take a daytrip to Ghent, where you wander along medieval streets and canals, cycle through creative neighborhoods, and relax on sunny terraces
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
Program Blogs
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Housing & Meals
Housing
CIEE Brussels offers diverse housing options to ensure you're comfortable in your home away from home. Our housing ensures students are always well-connected to the best of the city. Set in welcoming neighborhoods, students will enjoy a peaceful and secure living environment.
Standard Housing: Includes either a single room in a homestay or a double accommodation in a residence hall or shared apartment within a 45-minute commute to CIEE Brussels.
- Homestays: Homestays feature a kitchen, living room, and bathroom shared with a host family.
- Residence Halls: Residence halls and shared apartments feature shared kitchens.
Select Housing: Includes a single accommodation in a residence hall or shared apartment within a 45-minute commute to CIEE Brussels. Residence Halls and shared apartments feature shared kitchens. Select housing requires an additional fee.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
Meals
- Homestays: Include two meals, usually breakfast and dinner. For non-homestay housing, meals are not included in the program cost.
- Residence Halls and Shared Apartments: No meals are provided.
Academics
CIEE Brussels: Study in a globally connected European capital where historic charm meets modern influence. Engage in immersive academics alongside opportunities to experience international politics, art, cuisine, and the multicultural energy that defines everyday life in Brussels.
Course Information
Summer Session I 2027
Summer Session II 2027
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Scholarships & Grants
CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Travel Grants
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Summer Session I 2027 4 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $4,950 | |
| Program Summer Session II 2027 4 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $4,950 | |
| Program Summer Session I and II 2027 8 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $8,910 |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $500 * |
| Educational Costs | $2,700 ** |
| Housing | $1,550 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $4,950 |
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $500 * |
| Educational Costs | $2,700 ** |
| Housing | $1,550 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $4,950 |
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $500 * |
| Educational Costs | $5,110 ** |
| Housing | $3,100 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $8,910 |
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
CIEE iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Andrea Adam Moore
Regional Director of Operations for Europe
Andrea holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.
Get Started
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Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.
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Contact Us
Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.
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