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The College of Europe is a postgraduate institute specialising in European Union affairs. Its one- and two-year master’s programmes attract around 500 students annually across campuses in Bruges (Belgium), Natolin (Poland), and Tirana (Albania). With programmes in European affairs, notably European legal studies, EU international relations and diplomacy, European interdisciplinary studies, European political and governance studies, European economic studies, and European transformation and integration studies, the College of Europe prepares graduates for careers in European institutions, ministries, NGOs, and multinational organisations.
Its admissions process is unlike any other. Applicants are assessed not only by the College of Europe itself but also by national selection committees, often coordinated by ministries of foreign affairs or education, which select the students and, in many cases, fund their studies.
Every application to the College of Europe was submitted by post. Thousands of physical files had to be scanned, sorted, and distributed across campuses and departments. This was especially complex when applicants applied to multiple programmes through different countries.
Moving the core processes online has saved considerable time and cost for both applicants and staff.
The process placed a heavy burden on staff, with four administrative team members responsible for coordinating over 2,000 applications. Cross-campus and cross-programme collaboration was time-consuming and error-prone. Meanwhile, applicants faced higher costs and slower communication.
Full Fabric provided a flexible, purpose-built platform to streamline the College of Europe’s admissions process. From the moment an applicant begins their form to the final stage of interview evaluations, everything is handled within one system. This holds true regardless of the applicant’s country, programme, or committee.
Key reasons the College of Europe chose Full Fabric:
Since implementing Full Fabric, the College of Europe has seen measurable improvements across its admissions process:
“As a platform, Full Fabric makes our lives easier. It allows us to classify, track, evaluate, and collaborate easily and at scale.” – Pierre Bachelier, Director of Student Affairs @ College of Europe
He also praised how straightforward the platform is for staff. This ease of use made onboarding quick, even without prior experience in higher education systems. Today, Pierre leads one of the most complex admissions processes in Europe, supported by a platform that keeps pace with the institution’s growth.
“It’s not rocket science. You can find your way around, learn by doing, and if you need help, someone’s always there to guide you. Full Fabric is easy to use, both for applicants and for staff. That simplicity matters when you're dealing with so many moving parts.” – Pierre Bachelier, Director of Student Affairs @ College of Europe
Founded in 1949, the College of Europe is one of Europe’s most prestigious postgraduate institutions focused on EU affairs. It brings together a highly international student body and faculty across campuses in Belgium, Poland, and Albania. Through its partnerships with ministries and public institutions across Europe and beyond, the College of Europe offers a unique, publicly funded education model that promotes diplomacy, policy expertise, and international cooperation.
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