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EUROPE

The Study in Europe website covers higher education in 33 European Countries.

Each country has its own individual higher education system – but all are part of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).

The EHEA system helps ensure that higher education systems across Europe are compatible - and that students, researchers and academics in Europe can collaborate and study or work abroad more easily.

Qualifications across Europe are comparable through the European Qualifications Framework

Most study programmes involve lectures and classes, with assessment through essays, exams, and coursework.

Many also involve a period of time working in industry or working on industry-related projects.

The aim of a doctorate is to break new ground – to produce new information and ideas or to conduct original research to help advance your subject.

You may be expected to produce papers throughout your programme, and to produce a thesis for evaluation.

 

Tuition fees in Europe are generally very low compared to other continents, while many European universities are placed at the top of the international university rankings

Of course, this differs per country, and it also depends on if you come from Europe (the European Economic Area) or not.

Average tuition fees for Bachelor's degrees in Europe are:

  • 4.500 EUR/year for EU/EEA-students;
  • 8.600 EUR/year for students outside EU/EEA.

Average tuition fees for Master's degrees in Europe:

  • 5.100 EUR/year for EU/EEA-students;
  • 10.170 EUR/year for students outside EU/EEA.

 

Documents you need for your university application

1. Cover letter

2. Curriculum vitae (CV, or resume)

3. Previous degree certificates or grade transcripts

4. Proof of English proficiency (usually IELTS or TOEFL)

5. Copy of your passport or national ID

6. Academic reference letters (sometimes)

7. Documentation for programme-specific requirements

PROCESS FOR APPLICATION

1. Choose a university

2. Check the admission requirements 

3. Get your finances in order 

4. Apply!

5. Take out health insurance

6. Get a German student visa

7. Find accommodation

8. Enroll

 

 

1. Study in Europe: the boost for your career

International experience has become more and more important in recent years. Large and small companies alike look for employees who have left their “comfort zone”. By studying abroad in Europe, you set the course for your career success. Many European countries also make an effort to convince foreign graduates to stay after university. That means if you decide to study in Europe, the chances are good that you will get a job offer and can stay for the longer term.

2. Europe offers world-class education and research

Many of the world’s best universities are located in Europe. Cross-border cooperations within Europe have shaped a strong international academic community that conducts cutting-edge research.

3. A wide range of education options

There are thousands of universities in Europe, offering tens of thousands of study programmes in English. You can find programmes in any academic discipline from Arts to Zoology; small, intimate universities or large international research centers; cutting edge academic research programmes or practice-oriented taught education. There is something for everybody.

4. Tuition fees are low

Compared to countries like the US, Canada or Australia, the tuition fees at most public universities in Europe are very low. In some European countries, there aren’t even any tuition fees - studying at university is free of charge! There are also lots of scholarship opportunities and other options for financial support during your studies.

5. It’s easy to travel and discover the whole continent

When you study in Europe, you should use the chance to see more countries than just one. Thanks to a wealth of cheap flight, train and bus connections, and relatively short travel times, that is even possible on a limited student budget and with tight semester schedules.

6. You can study in English

Not only are there several thousand Bachelors and Masters in English that you can choose from. In most European countries, the proficiency in English is generally very high. That means even if you struggle to learn the basics in Polish, Portuguese or Swedish, you can always get by with English in everyday situations.