About

Nearly 50 years of European Studies at IU

For almost five decades, the Institute of European Studies (EURO) has prepared students for work in a wide variety of fields, including government, business, academia, and K-12 education. Through our flexible degree programs, students have the opportunity to tailor an educational experience to their unique interests and goals. Course offerings from 20 departments in eight schools and the chance to study any of twenty European languages ensures that our students have the expertise, analytical ability, and communication skills necessary to be an asset to any team.

 Our Region: What is European Studies?

Where does Europe begin, and where does it end? Answers to these questions have changed with time and remain contested today as borders become more porous, political regimes change, and the European Union takes on many of the responsibilities which once were the exclusive purview of the European nation states.

At the Institute of European Studies, we offer courses, degrees, and programming on issues facing the countries of Europe—from Iceland in the northwest to Turkey in the southeast; from Finland in the northeast to Portugal in the far southwest. For more about the region, the markers in the map below link to official websites, tourist information, European Union membership details, and US State Department notes. 

View the map and explore the markers for links to official websites, tourist info, EU membership info, and US State Department notes.

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EURO – its program, affiliated faculty, staff and opportunities, was the decisive factor in my decision to attend IU.

Jeff Hertel

Part of the Hamilton Lugar School

EURO is part of the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies (HLS) in the College of Arts and Sciences. HLS offers versatile majors that prepare students for 21st century careers. We are located in the new Global and International Studies Building, which offers a wealth of resources and leading-edge technology for our students.