Short description

The goal of this international week is to develop and present innovative, creative concepts related to the Circular Economy to a participating sports company. No prior knowledge of Circular Economy principles is required: through expert-led sessions and visits to Circular Economy-focused companies in the Brussels area, you will gain the insights needed to co-create impactful ideas that could be integrated into real business practices. 

This week offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow students in a dynamic, cross-cultural environment. You'll reflect on sustainable business practices and explore alternatives to the traditional linear economy model—all while having fun! 


Learning outcomes

What you will gain:

Develop technical skills

  • Understand and apply Circular Economy concepts
  • Improve your communication & pitching skills
  • Adapt to a real-world business environment

Develop soft skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Flexibility & Adaptability
  • Teamwork & Cooperation
  • Creativity & Innovation
  • Decision-making
  • Networking & Communication

An international experience

  • Collaborate in multicultural teams with students from institutions around the world
  • Enhance intercultural understanding
  • Practice your English

Have fun

  • Enjoy team-building events
  • Participate in an international drinks evening
  • Celebrate at a closing dinner
  • And more!

Practical information

Format

BIP = Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (possibilities to get European fundings for non-Belgian students – please contact your International Office for further information)

 
Non-Belgian and eligible students will automatically be considered BIP participants.

Price - 300€

This fee includes:   

  • Meals (breakfasts, lunches and 1 supper)
  • Accommodation (5 nights from 1 to 6 March 2026 in shared rooms)
  • Social program and material     

Invoices will be sent individually to the students unless otherwise specified by the partnering institution.


Registration before 1 December 2025

Nomination Form

The International Office of the sending institutions may download this form and return it completed by email to internationalweeks@ephec.be in order to pre-register the students (before 1st December). A registration link will then be sent out to the students. 

Once the students are registered through the online form, students are registered to the programme and no refunds will be made if cancellations are communicated later than 1 December 2025.   


Target and requirements

The week is intended for at least second year students in Marketing, Management or International Business.


Agenda

Dates and location:

  • Online sessions: Late February in the evening. The exact time slot will be communicated later

  • On site sessions: 2 to 6 March 2026 – EPHEC University College, Brussels (Campus Woluwe), Belgium

Schedule:

Activities will be scheduled from approximately 9:00 to 17:00 on Monday 2, Tuesday 3, Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5, and from 9:00 to 13:00 on Friday 6 March. Final presentations by the different groups will take place on Friday morning.

A farewell dinner will be organized on Thursday evening and one extra social activity will be scheduled on Monday or Tuesday afternoon at the end of the working day.

Field activities will take place out of the campus. 


Contact

A question about pedagogical content? Send an email to Mariannick BOSSUT m.bossut@ephec.be or Thomas LEDERER t.lederer@ephec.be

Other? Send an email to internationalweeks@ephec.be      


FAQ

EPHEC will book the accommodation for students from foreign institutions (included in the 300€ registration fees) for 5 nights from 1 to 6 March 2026. Name and address of the hotel will be communicated later. 

Included in the price: Breakfast, bed linen and towels 

Type of room: shared rooms or dorms 

Check in / Check out: Check in is generally from 15:00 and check out until midday but this will depend on the hotel booked.  

The students themselves must book their own transportation to Brussels, as soon as possible.  
Arrival must be scheduled on Sunday at anytime (activities will only start on Monday morning, no activity scheduled on Sunday).  
Departure should be scheduled on Friday afternoon/evening (activities will end around 13h, Brussels National Airport called Zaventem is at one-hour-distance by public transport, 15-minutes ride by taxi).  

Your laptop, a culinary specialty from your country (for international aperitif), and your curiosity 

EPHEC Campus Woluwé 
Av. Konrad Adenauer 3, 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert on Monday morning.  
Reminder: there is no activity organized on Sunday evening.

You will receive on Monday morning a welcome bag with some surprises, among which some tickets to be used in Brussels public transport (metro, tram, bus STIB). Nevertheless, please note that you will have to pay the ticket to get to our campus from your hostel on Monday morning. 

Information will be provided during the online session organized before the start of the physical week in Brussels (do not miss it !). 

Yes! Whether you are Belgian or not! The purpose of an international week is to develop international relationships with other participants. Online sessions are also mandatory.