Dijon campus

A campus rooted at the heart of Europe

The Dijon campus welcomes almost 200 students with a large number of Central and Eastern Europeans, making this campus a unique "Little Europe". This multicultural environment, with nearly half of its students coming from abroad, is the right place to understand and experience the contemporary European dynamics.

Major debates shaping the European Union take place in the Dijon campus: migration crises, challenges to the rule of law, accession prospects for the Western Balkans, Ukraine and Moldova, and the evolving nature of transatlantic relations. On campus, students tackle all these issues on a daily basis and get to experience the European Union’s motto, “United in diversity”.

The campus also offers a valuable space for reflection on the dynamics of the post-Soviet region, particularly relations between Europe, Russia and Ukraine.

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Academic programmes at the Dijon campus

A close-knit campus with a vibrant student life

Located a five-minute walk from the high-speed train station and the city centre, the Dijon campus is housed in a historic early 20th-century building, surrounded by a garden, in a quiet and well-connected residential area. It offers a pleasant working environment and modern facilities, within a city that combines the advantages of a regional capital, particularly in cultural and sporting terms, with the quality of life of a human-scale setting. This configuration enables students to find accommodation in close proximity to the campus.

Student life is particularly rich and diverse. Student organisations and sports teams, provide opportunities for students to take on responsibilities and develop their own initiatives. As active contributors to campus life, they organise debates, conferences, study trips and cultural and sporting events, while also being encouraged to engage with the local community. Partnerships with local stakeholders further create numerous opportunities for projects and internships.

The European diversity that characterises the campus, combined with the close-knit environment it fosters, creates a setting conducive to intellectual exchange and to a practical understanding of European citizenship. In this sense, the Dijon campus represents a true “Europe in miniature”, founded on dialogue, tolerance and mutual respect.

Learning about Europe beyond the classroom

Beyond formal teaching, campus life plays a full role in enriching students’ intellectual growth. Conferences, debates and regular events enable students to deepen their understanding of current European issues, with particular attention to Central and Eastern European countries. By way of example, in recent years the campus has welcomed figures such as Zuzana Čaputová, Dmytro Kuleba, and Jean-Claude Trichet. The campus also organises a European film club and a series of literary events.

Students also have the opportunity to take part in study trips organised by the campus administration, faculty or student organisations. These experiences take various forms, including summer schools across Europe, study visits in several countries, and thematic immersions at the heart of European realities.

Finally, many student projects, some of which are part of the Civic Learning Programme pathway, benefit from a robust network of partnerships with local authorities, associations and secondary and higher education institutions. These collaborations provide many opportunities for local engagement and for connecting with the wider community.

Virtual tour of the Dijon campus

Explore the campus and navigate through its lecture halls, library, classrooms and many other student spaces.

Dijon, a university town rich in history

As the capital of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, the City of Dijon (FR) offers a living environment that is highly appreciated by students and regularly highlighted in national quality-of-life rankings. Its historic centre, inherited from the prestigious Duchy of Burgundy, is home to numerous listed heritage sites. The city and its surrounding region also enjoy international recognition for their gastronomy and art of living. Students benefit fully from this environment, not least through the ease of finding accommodation within walking distance of the campus.

Dijon also offers high-quality cultural and sports facilities, including the Théâtre Dijon-Bourgogne (FR), a national drama centre, the Opéra de Dijon and its auditorium, the Zénith (FR) concert venue, the Museum of Fine Arts, an Olympic swimming pool with diving facilities, an ice rink, and a 37-hectare artificial lake with water sports and leisure amenities.

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