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Brussels, Geneva, and Vienna: Global Leaders in Europe

Dates:
Winter: January–April 2027
Spring–Summer: May–July 2027
Fall: September–December 2027

Application Deadlines:
This program has rolling deadlines. Applications will be considered in the order they are received.
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Aim higher! You can change the trajectory of your life by interning with global leaders of the European Union, the United Nations, the World Health Organization, and other international institutions. Brussels, Geneva, and Vienna are more than just beautiful European cities and cultural capitals. These cities also serve as Europe’s power centers, housing not only the UN and the EU but also the many smaller public and private organizations that influence and interact with these huge international entities.

Internship dates vary according to the needs of the internship provider; internships will be no longer than 87 days.

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Rob McFarland
208 HRCB
(801) 422-8331
robmc@byu.edu

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Courses

Students will enroll in the following courses while on this program:

IAS 399R—International and Area Studies Academic Internship
IAS 397R—Brussels/Geneva Culture Course
COMMS 496R—Communications Internship (with permission from the Communications advisors)
 
Students may not take any other courses on this program, including BYU Online courses, without approval by the program director and ISP.
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Cost

$5,000

Includes Latter-day Saint undergraduate full tuition (increased cost for graduate and non–Latter-day Saint students), housing, and international health insurance.

Does not include prep course tuition, airfare, transportation, or personal expenses.
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Funding Sources

Regular BYU tuition scholarships, Pell Grants, and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to study abroad programs.

Students who submit the financial aid section of the ISP application and who have a current FAFSA form on file at the Financial Aid Office (A-41 ASB) will be considered for a Study Abroad scholarship.

Academic departments and colleges may assist with scholarships and grants, so be sure to contact the department chair and dean's office.

Private grants and scholarships outside of BYU may also assist (see kennedy.byu.edu/scholarships).
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Preparation

Students are required to participate in a prep course, IAS 369R, during the second block of the semester before they leave on the internship.

Accompanying spouses need to be credit-bearing participants on the program with a minimum of 1 credit, but they are not required to do an internship. Spouses will also need to apply online and take the preparation course but will not be required to pay additional fees for this course.

International study programs are physically, emotionally, and mentally taxing and you must be in good health to participate. These programs often take place in international locations that do not have the same level of safety and services in terms of transportation, living conditions, residential accommodations, food, public behavior, and policing that you may be used to on campus. If you have further questions or concerns on this, please see our travel policy.
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Housing

All students (married and single) must work with us to secure housing. There is a limited amount of BYU housing in Brussels for unmarried students. Housing is sometimes provided in Geneva depending upon availability and the gender of student interns. Some students working in Vienna may be eligible for home stays organized by the Austro-American institute.
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Travel

Students are responsible for purchasing their own airfare to and from the program sites. Airline reservations must be made through BYU Travel. Students should contact a BYU Travel agent.

BYU Travel
280 HRCB
(801) 422-6293
travel@byu.edu
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Application Process

Applicants must have completed two semesters at BYU or must have served a full-time LDS Mission. This program has rolling deadlines.
  • Applicants for the Church Diplomatic Offices in Brussels and Geneva should apply at least 8–12 months before the beginning of the program (though winter and fall semesters are usually more flexible).
  • Other internships: apply 4–6 months before the beginning of the internship.
Applications will be considered in the order they are received. Only candidates who have officially applied for the program will be considered for an interview.

Complete the online application at kennedy.byu.edu/isp-apply. A nonrefundable $35 application fee is required; applicants will be interviewed once the application is complete.

Students will be notified via e-mail of their acceptance into the program. The first payment is due upon acceptance.
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Program Adjustments

International Study Programs (ISP) reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost.

If it becomes necessary for ISP to cancel a program, all program payments made to BYU ISP will be refunded to the student’s BYU Financial account.

ISP is the only office authorized to cancel any of its programs.
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Faculty

Rob McFarland, European Studies Coordinator
208 HRCB
(801) 422-8331
robmc@byu.edu

Katie Geary
216 HRCB
(801) 318-1095
catherine.geary@byu.edu
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Contact Us

International Study Programs
101 HRCB
(801) 422-3686
isp@byu.edu
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ISP Student Handbook

To see the student handbook, click here.
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Payment Schedule

To see the payment schedule, click here.