Unlock Europe: AI-driven Data Analytics for Policy-analysis

Practical Information

Dates:

June 29 - July 10, 2026

Location:

Hasselt University, Belgium

Tuition fee:

€ 1500 standard rate
€ 1300 for partner institutions

* not included: flight, train ticket to Hasselt, accomodation and social activities during leisure time

* included: courses, bike rental, social activities, lunches on class days, visit to European Institutions

Housing:

UHasselt has pre-booked shared rooms available at a cost of 45 euro pp/night. Interested students can reserve a bed via the registration form.

Pre-requisites:

One quantitative course (eg, statistics, data analysis), introduction to economics, and basic knowledge of Excel are recommended.  A laptop with R and Python installed is required.

Target audience

This summer school is designed for advanced undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students, as well as early-career professionals who are keen to specialize in EU law, economics, and policy-making and eager to explore how AI and data analytics can transform policy analysis.

It’s also ideal for anyone aiming for a career in European institutions, law firms, and international organizations. 

Programme

For a comprehensive overview of all the modules, activities, and opportunities included in this exciting study abroad programme, you can explore the full schedule and detailed descriptions by clicking here.

Credits

The study load of the programme is 6 ECTS. All participants who succesfully pass the final assignment will receive a certificate of attendance. Students who opt for the official transcript of records (extra cost) can contact us for conditions and more details.