Executive Master European Public Affairs and Communication

Hours of Training

Years of Existence

An alumni network of more than 500 professionals

Employability Rate or Professional Development

Key Advantages

Networking

A network of 15 professional trainers active in EU Public Affairs and Communication, plus an alumni network of more than 500 professionals.

Teaching and Active Learning

Teaching in small groups and active learning, combining theory and practice with active professionals trainers.

Traineeship offers

Possibility to do a traineeship in the organisation of your choice, with our traineeship agreement covering a period from a minimum 3 months.

An Adapted Timetable

An adapted timetable based on some evenings a week plus some Fridays and Saturdays. Classes are also balanced between in-person and online session.

Calendar 2026/2027

March 2026 : Opening of Applications

Candidates can enrol in the program via our online process here.

June 2026 TBC: Info Session

If you are interested in the program but want to know more and/or ask specific question, you can register to our online information session here.

23rd of October 2026: end of Applications

Candidates can send their application files until 23rd of October 2026.

For those applying for a visa, we recommend to send your application files before the 30th of June 2026. We do not guarantee acceptance after this date.

Please note: the group is limited to 25 students, when the maximum is reached, applications are closed.

6th-7th of November 2026: Kick off Date

6th : 9 am: Opening of the Academic year of the Executive Master

30th June 2027: end of classes

Classes end in June

September 2027

Final Exam sessions

Meet the Trainers

Paul Shotton

Co-Founder Advocacy Strategy, Owner at Shotton Consulting & Principal Lecturer THUAS

Laure Wagener

Negotiator and policy expert in the areas of the Single Market, digital policy and competitiveness

Gokce Kalayci

Business Development Director @ Tipik Communications Agency

Quentin Ariès

News Researcher @ereb

Frederic Donck

European lawyer (UCL & Ghent),

David Vidal

Comms Expert @ cecoforma

Christopher Malapitan

Creative Facilitator & Trainer

Elena Linczenyiova

Strategic Thinker / Communications Leader

Laura Leprêtre

Jean Monnet Module EU Tender Trainer

Eric Maurice

Fondation Robert Schuman, Head of the Brussels office

Mark Rogerson

Communications professional and former television journalist

Nuno Bacharel

Senior Communications Manager @RE-Source Platform

Antoine Rivet

Managing Director @ GOPA Com

Divin Robert Mahame

EU Communications professional

EPAC Alumni's testimonies

Enrolling in the program was a transformative experience for me, both professionally and personally. What set the program apart was its strong focus on practical learning - from simulations and case studies to lectures by professionals actively working in the field. The professors brought extensive real-world expertise into the classroom, offering clear, applicable insights into EU affairs, strategic communication, and advocacy - all within the unique setting of Brussels, at the heart of European policymaking. The program offered a thorough introduction to how European institutions function and the key players shaping the EU landscape, while also broadening my professional network in Brussels. The hands-on nature of the program equipped me with the skills, perspective, and confidence to successfully transition into a public affairs position at a global company.

Allison Auld 2023-2024

EU Affairs Manager @UPS

Thanks to EPAC programme, I have deeper understanding of the EU policy making process and lobbying campaigns

Simona Aronica 2022-2023

Communications Manager @Energy Cities NGO

If you’re looking for a programme to start or further your career in EU affairs while working full-time, I highly recommend this one! When I started the Master’s, I was pleasantly surprised by the direct support we got from the coordinators and the approachability of the professors. As the months went by, I gained more and more insight into EU affairs and how to implement effective strategies. By the end of the year, I was equipped with the right skills to make the career switch I wanted – which I successfully did!

Camille Gilissen 2021-2022

Communications officer @WWF Policy office

Upon my arrival in Brussels in September 2019, it didn’t take me long to get captivated by the European politics and Public Affairs scene, and I immediately knew I wished to pursue a specialized postgraduate course in this domain. The Executive Master in European Public Affairs and Communication allowed me to broaden my knowledge in Public Affairs and the art of lobbying, and it complemented this skill set with solid theoretical and practical expertise in European communications. The competencies I gained during the programme enabled me to gain my first experience in European communications at a well-known Brussels-based agency, and I am positive it will also contribute throughout my next steps in the European Public Affairs environment.

Pol Aixàs 2020/2022

Project Coordinator @GOPA Com

The practice-oriented approach of the Master’s degree provided me with the right tools for my future career in EU Affairs. It has offered me the possibility to create a good network, which is crucial when one wants to work in EU Affairs.

Thomas Bergmann 2015/2016

MEP Assistant @EU Parliament

The training won me over with its subject and it met my expectations perfectly: to obtain a background in communication in addition to academic expertise outside the field of communication. My profession being fully linked to institutional communication, developing the concepts of Communication Sciences through the European institution has allowed me to have a neutral approach - because I do not work in the sphere of European institutions - and in at the same time very concrete, which allowed me to make connections with my daily work.

Rodolphe Polis 2019/ 2020

Attaché de presse @Cabinet de la Ministre de la Défense

The Executive Master in European Public Affairs and Communication at IHECS Academy provided me with diverse knowledge of EU Affairs, which I’m soon going to turn into a valuable asset for my new position as Project Manager at GOPA Com. It has been an incredible opportunity that brought me closer to working for the EU Institutions, as well as extending my network in the field. Following an intense one-year Executive Master while working full-time was never easy, but I knew that every effort would help me take a step further in making a major change in my career. To those who have a strong passion for communication and public affairs, I highly recommend the Executive Master at IHECS Academy, because it combines very well the theory with practice! In fact, there is much more practice than theory, thanks to many interactive sessions, seminars and case studies that challenge you to advocate for policy issues that are relevant for both the EU and its citizens.

Andreea Udrea 2018/2019

Project Manager @GopaCom

This programme allowed me to meet teachers who are also professionals in communication and European Affairs in Brussels. Thanks to their sharing of knowledge and their availability, I was able to deepen my knowledge of a sector in which I still work today.

Julien Joxe 2010/2011

Agenor Agency

This Executive Master brought me a deeper knowledge of European policies and a better understanding of how European communication works. It also gave me the chance to improve my practical skills in communication. Now I work as a communication officer at VOICE, a network that represents NGOs working in Humanitarian Aid.