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  • Dutch university colleges

    In the Netherlands, as with most countries in Europe, almost everyone who manages to complete an undergrad degree goes on to do a master’s course. Over the past decade, universities have gradually realised that the in-depth specificity of post-grad education means that bachelor’s courses need not be so constraining in terms of subject choices.

  • Exchange students and integration

    Europe is the land of exchange. It seems like every student in the world who wants to take a year or term out to study abroad descends on Europe with high hopes of self-discovery and Broadening of Horizons. Within the continent itself, the ERASMUS program generates thousands of criss-crossing exchangers every semester.

  • Six things you need to know about uni in Europe

    If you want to escape our Island, why look further than across the channel?

  • The Bologna Process explained

    You'll see mention of the Bologna Process cropping up in a number of our European uni write-ups; it matters to you for all kinds of reasons if you want to study in one of the 47 countries that have now signed up to it. Simon Sweeney's explanation of this fairly complicated new educational development is the clearest and most succinct we've seen.

  • The typical European university

    The prototypical University of Europe exists as a collection of old, pretty buildings sprinkled through the historic centre of your average, fairy-tale European town, indistinguishable from all the other buildings around them but for a discreet plaque by the door.

  • Uni in France

    There are many benefits to pursuing a French education – it's largely free, some institutions are among the best in the world, and most of all: it's in France, with all the wonderful culture, food, easygoing approach to life and proximity to home that that implies.

  • Uni in Germany

    Germany’s educational reputation is perhaps the best in the world after the US and UK. The snag is that all international students must pass stringent German language tests to study at most good universities in Germany. This has lead to the bizarre contradiction that the country is among the most popular destinations for exchange students, but one of the least popular for full degree-taking students.

  • Uni in Italy

    Universities are not Italy’s most famous export, and the country is not at the top of many people’s list as a place to study abroad, at least not for a full degree. However, it does have an ancient and respectable educational tradition, with seven of the world’s ten oldest universities within its borders.

  • Uni in Scandinavia

    There are few nicer places in the world than Scandinavia, whether it be for living, visiting or getting yourself educated. Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark are consistently ranked the countries with the highest standard of living in the world, and are famed for their excellent government services of every kind, paid for by hefty tax rates. 

  • Uni in the Netherlands

    Attending university in the Netherlands is a fantastic idea. With close proximity to the UK, an excellent financial situation, great teaching, lovely people and beautiful cities, there are so many reasons to study here. So get on your bike (Dutch students never get off them) and bag yourself an education in the Netherlands before it sinks into the North Sea forever.

  • Universities abroad - Denmark

    The University of Copenhagen (KU Københavns Universitet)

     

  • Universities abroad - France

    Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po), The École Normale Supérieure, The École Polytechnique and All French Universities

  • Universities abroad - Germany

    European College of Liberal Arts, Humboldt University of Berlin and The University of Heidelberg

  • Universities abroad - Ireland

    Trinity College

  • Universities abroad - Italy

    Sapienza University of Rome

     

  • Universities abroad - Netherlands

    Maastricht University, University of Amsterdam and Utrecht University

  • Universities abroad - Sweden

    Lund and Uppsala University


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